Reserve a spot in the patio container for these nonstop, tender perennials, too. Pentas tolerate sun to bright shade and are best in an organically enriched, well-draining soil. June 30, 2007 ...

1. If you have a patio or deck, you may be considering adorning it with potted plants. The problem with containerized plants on concrete or wood surfaces is the stains that they create.

Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) are typically called by their genus name -- pentas (do not say "penta" -- it's "pentas" singular or plural). But you will occasionally hear, or see in gardening ...

Then plant and keep the soil moist and add a slow-release fertilizer for color that could last well in to fall. Container gardens usually need periodic grooming to keep their shape and blooms. Q .

Here’s what vegetables grow well in containers including what they need to thrive, what kind of soil to choose, and which varieties do best in pots and window boxes.