Patio planters for a beautiful urban garden
Love your plants. ( Markus Spiske via Unsplash/)There’s nothing more rewarding than eating a meal prepped with produce you’ve grown yourself, but it can seem daunting to start a garden when you live in an apartment, or in any place where outdoor space is limited. Luckily, ornamentals (flowers and blooms) and edibles (vegetables, herbs, and berries) can all be grown out of containers, which fit perfectly on patios, walkways, front yards, or by your garage.We’ve picked out some of our small space favorites.A fabric planter that drains well. (Amazon/)Grow bags are an excellent choice for patio gardens, because they’re light weight and drain well—the fabric allows soil to aerate, which promotes healthier roots, and the handles are a huge plus for tight spaces where you might need to move things around. Five gallons is the perfect size for an individual pepper or tomato plant, and you can even add in...