Many times the patio area looks stark and bare. When you surround your seating area with large potted trees it creates a warm and inviting area where you want to relax and enjoy the outdoor beauty. We love planting the terracotta pots around a seating or eating area with citrus trees. The fragrance is intoxicating and simply lovely most of the year. There are many containers being manufactured that will not only hold a large tree but be able to stay outdoors year round. Poly Resin containers are perfect for this type of use. We truly love concrete planters in a terracotta color.
Arizona Pottery offers all types of planters, clay, concrete metal and more.

Besides placing large pots around the perimeter of the seating area, place smaller pots on the coffee table or side tables and fill with colorful plant materials to add color. Use Pinks for Mother's Day, Red, White and Blue for the 4th of July, or Orange Mums for Fall.

People are always drawn to a patio area and everyone who visits wants to sit outside if the weather permits. You can add extra special features like a water feature, speakers for background music and ambient lighting so you can create a functional place for a cool summer evening.