Outdoor Decorating Ideas for Your Front Porch
“Green thumb” isn’t exactly a term that I (or even my closest family and friends) would EVER use to describe me.
Do I LOVE plants? Absolutely! However, I have a tendency to be a little forgetful, and you know that whole watering thing? Yea… I sometimes forget to do it.
However, in my defense when a task is not right in front of me (or in my daily schedule) it kind of goes out-of-sight and obviously out-of-mind as well.
That’s probably why I tend to use the ol’ palm pilot method. You know, pen on the palm. Err… more like pen on the back of my hand, but you know what I mean!
I look like a dag high schooler that’s bored during study hall, and then starts doodling on their hand just to stay awake.
Deep Thought: Do they even have a study hall period/class anymore?!
Anyways, this year I decided to do my entire garden on the front porch, and possibly even on the back porch for the plants that prefer not to be cooked by the scorching North Carolina sun.
Let me start off by saying that Mike (aka Super Talented Hubby) is typically the gardener in this household so when I started buying flower, vegetable, herb, and fruit plants and seeds I might have gotten a little excited.
“Little” being the exaggeration of the century.
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As in, I found a bunch of pots, bowls, and other random “plantable” items and just started shoving gardening soil into them. Then, I added my seeds and plants in a manner that probably resembles something my daughter would do.
However, I have to say that I’m beyond tickled how well all of my plants are doing!
I’m hoping that with the plants being in viewing distant throughout the day that I will not forget about them. Somebody cross your toes for me!
{Custom Last Name Sign–in the shop, of course!}
Is it just me, or does it make anybody else completely giddy to see your little green babies growing up like they should be?
I’m probably going to need to add another 15 pots just to accommodate all of my squash, zucchini, and cucumber plants. They’re already growing like crazy!
And if you remember from last week I introduced my newest addition to the front porch… the DIY Flower Planter Dresser! If you have not read this story you will not want to miss out.
It was most definitely an argument every other day between the hubs and I. Mainly his fault.
Obviously 😉
But a good and silly read. Gotta make lemonade, right?
Hopefully by the time summer rolls around my front porch will be overwhelmed beyond capacity with yummy fruits, veggies, and herbs as well as gorgeous flowers!
Hope you have a wonderful day 🙂
Can I come and sit on your porch! It’s the prettiest thing I’ve seen all day! Pinning and sharing!
Of course! Come on down! I’ll bring the coffee (or wine!), and we can just relax 😉
oh your porch looks gorgeous!!! Love the pillows and that dresser is the icing on the cake!!!
Thank you so much, Christine! It’s so crazy how much it has changed from last year to the present. 🙂
I love how you have styled your front porch, and I love the shape of your porch also! It looks like a wonderful place to sit.
Hi Sherry and thank you so much! It is definitely a very peaceful retreat, and one of my “coffee break” places 😉
Bring out a chair for me on the porch also it looks very cozy and the dresser is genius!
Done!! Thank you so much, and it’s absolutely one of my favorite places in my home now. 🙂
Your porch is gorgeous! I’m always on the lookout for new ideas – thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thank you so much, Sarah! So happy to help with your inspiration 🙂
Love the dresser-who would have thought to plant flowers in it?? GENIUS! Your plants look super healthy-so there must be a little ‘green’ in your thumb! Thank you for sharing your lovely porch at The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! Sharing and Pinning!
Aww thanks, CD! The “green” is slowly figuring out how to survive. Cross your fingers it stays for awhile 😉
Love the look of your porch.Comfy and pretty
You’re too sweet, Carol! Thank you!
Beautiful porch ideas. I love having a nice porch for relaxing. Thanks for sharing them! #HomeMattersParty
Your porch looks so inviting! I have a hard time growing plants too and was thinking maybe containers would be the best way to go. I guess great minds do think alike!! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love how your front porch is decorated! And your plants look great! Please come and link up at Sweet Inspiration Linky, running now! Thanks!!! Have a lovely Sunday…
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Katrin, and the invite! I’ll definitely stop by 🙂
Beautiful porch. I am loving the dresser. I wish my front porch could hold one. It looks like a great place to sit and relax for hours.
Hi Christine! I have to be honest. I haven’t tried sitting and relaxing for hours on my porch yet, BUT it’s on my to-do list for sure 😉
So cute! And there’s that dresser! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Ohhhhh… the folksy tale of the dresser turned into a flower planter 😉 LOL.