Sitting Areas
The major point about using plants around sitting areas is to be sure you leave enough space to get to them. You’ll want at least 3 feet on every side of a table, to get into your chairs. And use some judgement when choosing plants. Consider their rate of growth and their mature size. Some plants can be trimmed back, but small trees get larger and plants with thorns should be kept away from seating areas and paths.
Privacy & Creating Height
Privacy on your patio or terrace can easily be accomplished with well situated raised planters and containers, as discussed above. You should also consider creating some height in your plantings.
Vines & Climbers: a trellis or lattice work used as an open fencing makes an ideal spot for a climber or vine. Clematis, trumpet vine, honeysuckle, morning glories, even cucumbers can be used to create an open wall that allows ir passage but not prying eyes.
If your terrace is too sunny or warm, you also might want to consider some sort of pergola across at least part of it, which give you one more place to plant. Climbing hydrangea, Jasmine, Magnolias, Camellias, Wisteria
Planting on a patio or terrace can be an ends to a means, a garden for enjoyment and not toiling, or it can be a work of art that’s within reach. Linking your home and yard with a patio garden can really be the best of small space gardening because it will allow your garden to suit your gardening aspirations.
