If you are lucky enough to have a Parkway Plaza apartment then you are lucky that you can enjoy your patio all season long.  Summer should be no exception, but as those long days of summer approach it is important to be certain that

Agave is a great plant for a patio, it is heat tolerant and almost impossible to kill.  If you have spent too much time on a nearby beach or pool you can also break off a piece and use it on your sunburn.

Looking for a tropical look; consider Canna.  This sun loving and heat resistant plant has large leaves and flowers in shades or orange, red, yellow and pink.  Group several plants together for more impact.

Want to add some color to your patio?  Lantana is perfect for patios that receive a lot of sun and come in festive colors such as orange, red, yellow, pink and white.  Keep the soil moist and these flowers will last all summer long.  These small plants are perfect for pots and are compact.

If you want to enjoy your patio on those starry, starry nights and days consider planting Pentas and enjoy clusters of pink, red or white flowers all summer long.  These sun loving plants are perfect for wooden or clay containers.

Bamboo can make a dramatic statement on your patio, place it in a large(ish) container and watch it grow, it loves full sun and moist well drained soil.

If you don’t have a green thumb, that is OK, you can still enjoy flowers on your patio, just buy an inexpensive vase and bring home a bouquet of flowers from your local supermarket or flower shop.

Check out one of the many garden cities in Culver City and brighten up your patio with flowers.