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Matilda Bourne

'We’ve Been Arranging Outdoor Pots Wrong This Whole Time' — This is How Pros Design With Plants

Sunny mediterranean style terrace with patio furniture and potted plants.

Patios – the kitchen of the yard. It’s where we celebrate with friends, chill out after work and eat, drink (and argue) with our families. No matter how big or small, these communal spaces work hard throughout the summer and deserve some TLC before the season starts.

The way I see it, patio plants should be a movie trailer for the rest of your backyard, bringing together its natural materials and planting highlights to form one cohesive space. But how do the pros make it look so effortless? I’ve rounded up the experts to get their unfiltered advice on how professionals select and arrange patio pots in their award-winning designs.

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