Here’s a hint: Place your taller plantings right up against your deck to make it clear there’s a barrier. Here’s a hint: You don’t need a tall deck to create drama – even a foot or two of height difference from a built-in planter can bring your deck from expected to extraordinary. Here’s a hint: Place your deck in a private spot to make it more of a sanctuary. Flowering vines, such as wisteria, can help create intimacy, as can a simple pergola. Here’s a hint: Check local codes to see if your deck or pool will require a railing or fence for safety. Here’s a hint: You might not be limited to growing annuals. Perennials and shrubs survive outdoors in containers if the container is large enough, which might be 4- to 5-feet wide in northern climates.
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Here’s a hint: Consider adding accessories, such as outdoor rugs, to dress up your deck floor, and canopies that will create shade and offer a ceiling. Here’s a hint: Look for dwarf or compact varieties of your favorite vegetables. For example, patio-type tomatoes usually grow only 2 or 3 feet tall.
