Front Porch Planter Ideas to Flaunt Your Flowers (With Photos!)
Increase the value of your home with these front porch planter ideas.
Wow neighbors and guests alike by using planters to create a welcoming front porch. Planters allow you to grow some of your favorite greenery and flowers without the need for a yard. Take advantage of summer, and use different types of flora to create a focal point that mirrors the interior of your house. Up your home's curb appeal and make a statement with these front porch planter ideas.
1. Pick Out Some Planter Pots
Planter pots are a classic way to add beauty and charm to your front porch. You can keep multiple types of plants in these versatile vessels. Layer different sizes of planter pots on stairs to create an interesting multi-level arrangement for a more eclectic style. For modern flair, place identical planter pots on either side of your door. To emphasize the symmetry of that front porch planter idea, invest in matching outdoor wall lights – they'll make your porch picture-perfect. Choose from our broad range of fixtures to create a stylishly balanced arrangement. Whether you would like a front porch planter idea that leans toward a more creative or a more contemporary aesthetic, command attention with our range of planter pots.
Tip!
Fill your pots with greenery best suited to the amount of sunlight your porch receives.
2. Play With Planter Boxes
Planter boxes are similar to planter pots, though they are usually square or rectangular in shape. These large rectangular planter boxes allow you to combine a variety of plants, flowers, and/or herbs all in one vessel. If you don't have railings, line the planter boxes up to create a floral edging along your porch or simply group boxes together for a unified display. Planter boxes are great for grasses that need little attention or for shrubs, which can be artfully trimmed into topiary. The clean-lined silhouettes of planter boxes establish a substantial presence that is pleasing to the eye.
The classic urn silhouette makes for a dramatic statement piece for your front porch. Add urns to your list of front porch planter ideas for a floral twist on their antique-inspired charm. Urn planters are highly decorative in shape and design, reminiscent of the regal vibe of royal properties. If you plan to upgrade your porch with one or more of these high-impact urn planters, consider also purchasing an extravagant door knocker for a little Victorian flair. Make guests feel as though they are entering a castle from their dreams (or nightmares) with an impressive urn and a standout door knocker.
Inspired by farmhouse living? Greet your guests with a rustic wheeled planter. Fill large wheelbarrow planters with flowers that spill out for a magnificent display or disperse smaller wheelbarrow planters (filled with succulents and cacti) along your porch for some farmhouse fun. Play with different shapes and sizes of wheelbarrow planters to give your porch extra personality. Wheelbarrow planters can create a playful arrangement that can breathe life into any space they occupy
Create a spectacular outdoor oasis with hanging planters. Hanging planter pots are typically small in size and are suspended from a roof or rafter as hanging greenery. Play with the length of the hanging planter ropes or chains to achieve a unique display that shows off your seasonal flowers. A bracket placed on the wall can afford you an additional location to display a hanging planter. Also consider an outdoor bench as a charming addition that can turn your porch into an inviting hangout. The combination of overhanging blossoms and an outdoor bench lends itself to a dreamy botanical theme. For more on outdoor benches, read our buying guide 8 Outdoor Bench Ideas to Spend More Time Outside.
Our front porch planter ideas aren't limited to just large porches. Mount a wall planter directly on the wall for a low-profile display. You can mount wall planters at eye level for a chic way to adorn your wall with colorful blossoms. Hang them close together for a uniform look or disperse them across the span of your porch for a cohesive decor aesthetic. A vertical garden is a tiered display on which you can arrange multiple plants. Like wall planters, the tiered construction of a vertical planter has a small footprint that allows you to show off different flowers and outdoor decorations without taking up too much floor space. The clever use of vertical space that wall planters and vertical gardens provide makes them must-haves for small porches.
If you are looking for that real country-cottage charm, a window planter works for porches with a window. A great summer decoration, window planters mount just beneath a window as an unfussy way to add beauty to your home's exterior. To really emphasize that country influence, you can add shutters to the window – this will make a huge impact in a small space. Suspend them from either side of your porch window to double the curb appeal of your home.
This front porch planter idea extends all the way to your porch railing. Adorn your porch railings with railing planters to freshen up the exterior of your home. You can use railing planters to create an impressive display that will brighten your day every time you walk up the stairs. Try planting lush and radiant blooms in happy colors to create a summer palette that frames your porch and reflects your style.
Once you have the perfect porch planter or planters, you can purchase additional accessories and stands to spruce up your front porch. Plant stands are versatile – swap out different plants for an exciting new look or change the configuration of your smaller planters to easily match the aesthetic you desire. Our wide array of stands and accessories allows you to curate a floral front porch to perfectly match your sense of style.
Not only can using barrel planters as a front porch planter idea create a stunning floral arrangement, but it also offers a better growing place for what you’re growing. Barrel planters have higher moisture retention than other types of planters to help your plants grow. The wooden aesthetic of the barrel also adds texture to your front porch!
Extra large planters bring height to your front porch for a large, stunning visual that sets the tone for your guests. Frame your front door with one planter on each side to create a front porch centerpiece that gives an elegant welcome.
A raised garden bed is one of the best front porch planter boxes to use at the entrance of your home – it’s functional and decorational! Because of their compact space, a raised garden bed can easily contain your botanicals, while also being easy to maintain. To read more about the benefits of raised garden beds, read our guide: The Benefits of A Raised Garden Bed.
Another way to use a front porch planter is to tier the sizes you use. A tiered organization can also balance the look of your front porch and create visual dimension. We love the tiered pair above!
A front porch planter with an extending trellis can boost your front porch with an elegant draping floral arrangement. Trellises give you height to work with and draw your eye to the colors of your blooms.
Including a planter on each side of the door casts a symmetrical look that creates a uniformed, eye-pleasing design. Two-set planters keep the look uniform. These matching planters enhance the entrance to your home and give your front porch a complete look.
With our wide range of planters, the list of possible front porch planter ideas is almost endless. Once you are inspired to give your porch a little statement-making TLC, allow us to help you add the elegance you are looking for.
