Are your outdoor spaces ready for summer? Get started on a backyard refresh with colorful flowers that brighten your backyard or patio!
Have any of you been planning on refreshing or re-doing your plants this spring? I don’t know about you, but around this time of year I get so inspired to do a “backyard refresh!”
Did you know that one of the easiest and least expensive ways to refresh any outdoor area is to plant some beautiful annuals or perennials? For us, the area we use most is our backyard patio. Not only do we entertain our guests there, we spend time swimming and enjoying that area frequently so I really wanted to add some colorful details to brighten the space!
We had an especially cold winter this year, and as a result, most of my potted plants had frozen or were really on their last legs. Also, last year I had used mostly white flowers and this year I was really craving color!
Recently, I found myself gravitating to purples recently, and it’s one of my favorite colors for flowers. Luckily, I found lots of beautiful purple and lavender-colored plants to choose from!
Since I wanted to keep a definite palette of purples and lavenders for my backyard refresh, I looked for plants that would work in my climate. Here on the outdoor dining table, I put lavender Bacopa in my larger center pot, and purple Petchoa in the two pots flanking that.
I love the look it creates on the table!
I also purchased two Speedwell plants, and placed one on the console table, and one over by the pool. Isn’t it cute?! I just love it’s cheery spires and deep purple color!
The purple is just the colorful detail the backyard needed to feel like it had a little “face lift!” Isn’t it amazing how much cheer can be added with just a few plants?
The beauty and color that flowers add to your yard, patio, or porch cannot be understated! I feel like the plants really did create a “backyard refresh” with very little investment.
I bought my plants at my local Lowe’s Home Improvement Center. And if you want to get some of my pots and garden accessories, I have linked to the same exact pots I have, as well as some other super cute ones, below!
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Happy Gardening!
Sheila
xo
Tammy says
Beautiful color choice and I love those concrete pots. I’ve always wanted one but have never purchased one before.
Sheila says
Aww thanks so much Tammy, I so appreciate your kind words! And I’m so glad you stopped by:)
Have a great weekend!
Sheila
Dean 365Designs says
I LOVE those concrete planters! I need to buy a few! 🙂
Sheila says
Thank you so much! I appreciate your sweet comment – and I’m so glad that you stopped by!
Sheila
shannonatfoxhollowcottage says
I’m drawn to the purples every season! Bacopa is a favorite.
Everything looks beautiful!!
Sheila says
I LOVE Bacopa too! Such a great little plant, and it is hardy which I like. And thank you Shannon! I too love purple, it’s my favorite color for flowers for sure!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Sheila
xo
Angelina PeoniesandOrangeBlossoms says
The purple on the plants just pop against the pots! (How’s that for an alliteration?) Beautiful pics, and now I am reminded of your doggie photobombing you from your IG pic hehe
Sheila says
Haha! yes Angelina, this was the post I was working on when I shared the “photo bomber” shot on IG!
And thanks so much! I’m so enjoying the pop of color this year – just the refresh the yard needed:)
Sheila
xo
Joan says
Your backyard looks beautiful Sheila! Love love love the choice of purple!!! What a nice place to relax and entertain!!!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Joan! I’m just loving the purple this year – so glad you like it too!
Have a great week:)
Sheila
xo
Calypso in the Country says
My deck is in desperate need of a makeover! Your backyard looks gorgeous and the color from the new plants really do freshen up the space. So pretty! Enjoy your week, Sheila!
Shelley
Sheila says
Oh thank you so much Shelley! Mine was just a mess this year after a winter of heavy rains and no attention. I really feel like the pop of color feels so “happy” and spring-y! Now you have to go to monrovia.com and order some plants!
Sheila
xo