Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Ecoscraps. All opinions and ideas are my own.
I finally have my porch ready for spring! It’s sat vacant for far too long, in fact even my husband mentioned something to me about it the other day. I’m not sure I have ever gone this long without having it done up, but I’m going to blame that on our super rainy spring here in the PNW. This weekend, I set aside some time to plant some beautiful greenery and flowers and I can’t wait to share it with you. Today, I’m going to give you some Front Porch Planter Ideas and a few tips on how I fill mine.
DIY Front Porch Planter Ideas
Here is what our porch looked like before. After I took down all the winter decor, it has been bare! It’s time to add some color and life to it again for the warm months ahead.
And here is how it looks NOW! Oh so much better. The groupings of planters and the pops of greenery really stand out agains out front door.
I always feel like a front porch should reflect the style of the homeowner. After all, it’s the first thing guests see when they enter your home. I want it to be welcoming and a preview of what is to come.
While I don’t have a great track record for keeping indoor plants alive, I DO love planting flowers on our front porch. It’s something I have really worked at over the years and I have learned a thing or two. My mom creates the most beautiful planter boxes and after watching her over the years and experimenting on my own, I wanted to share a few of my Tips For Creating Beautiful Planters and a lot of times that starts with the soil!
Potted Plant Ideas For Front Porch
- Decide on a color scheme and look. Just like inside my house, I like using neutral tones on the exterior of my home as well. I decided to use a mixture of different greener that would do well in shaded areas that only get a little morning sun. Ferns and grasses are great for this! Think about tones that work well together and adding lots of texture.
I went to Lowes where they had a great selection of plants and flowers to use for my porch and I picked up a bag of Ecoscraps soil while I was there.
- Pick out the proper soil to use and fill your pots about 3/4 the way full with rich soil. Using the proper soil to begin with, is one of the best things you can do for your plants! I use Ecoscraps natural and organic potting mix.
This was created by people who saw a better way to make soil—better for our gardens, better for our planet. Ecoscraps believes bad food that is transformed into rich, organic soils and plant foods can do a lot of good for families and our environment.
- Before you plant any flowers, play around with your pot and flower arrangements. I wasn’t sure if I wanted the tall grasses next to the door or on the far side, so it helped to rest the plats in the pots to visual the display before I planted.
- Start with a larger, taller plant in the center, then fill the rest with smaller flowers that vary in complementing colors.
- Set your pots in the final arrangements and give them a nice water!
Is your porch ready for spring? If you still need to spruce up your pots, take a look at this great video that gives a little background into the Ecoscraps story and how they create soils and plant foods that can make our food more nutritious and delicious!
About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
Anne Marie says
April 25, 2017 at 2:47 pmI would use the soil for growing plants and making hanging planters.
Molly Dornseif says
April 25, 2017 at 4:24 pmGorgeous planters! Can you please come to my house already please?
Rachel C says
April 25, 2017 at 5:01 pmI would use Ecoscraps for planting flowers in my pots, hanging baskets and window boxes. Yours look great, love the planters and your front door. Very inviting!
jan says
April 25, 2017 at 5:20 pmI’ve got several pots that are currently empty. I’d use it for potting for sure!
Amylia Yeaman says
April 25, 2017 at 5:23 pmLove the colors! I need soil for my potted plants and baskets!
mary springer says
April 25, 2017 at 5:38 pmI love your inspiration and shred tweeted..love the colors..got my own bag just yesterday of Ecoscraps soil and cant wait to play in the garden and with my pots..now time to win the card to go buy plants!
Cynthia Lucarotti says
April 25, 2017 at 6:07 pmI would use I think for the plants/flowers in my pots!
Mary says
April 25, 2017 at 7:19 pmI would use that for soil and plants. May 1st is planting date!
Billy Heaton says
April 25, 2017 at 8:09 pmWe moved and are starting over. So some of both.
Bridget says
April 25, 2017 at 10:48 pmI would use the soil for planting some flowers and greenery in the front. Then I’d finally start a herb garden!
Karyn says
April 26, 2017 at 2:03 amLovely post on a spring project I eagerly anticipate every year! I’d definitely use the Ecoscraps soil for my container gardens. Your front porch looks ready for the new season!
Beth Qualley says
April 26, 2017 at 2:17 amI love the way your porch looks!! I would get good soil and some colrful plants
Rachel says
April 26, 2017 at 5:10 amBeautiful! I’d use it for potting for sure.
Molly says
April 26, 2017 at 5:56 amWell my from porch is looking really ugly compared to yours now! I would definitely use this for potting soil.
Tracie Cooper says
April 26, 2017 at 7:12 amI would use it for both! Looking forward to planting some flowers and a small veggie garden.
Tiffany says
April 26, 2017 at 7:50 amLove this! I have been tossing around some ideas for my front porch and yours looks great! Where did you get your planters?
David says
April 26, 2017 at 10:44 amWe grow food every season, so I would use it for that.
donna says
April 26, 2017 at 10:48 ami would love to use it for potting
Tara Barker says
April 26, 2017 at 12:45 pmYour planters look gorgeous Taryn…love the texture & colors! You’ve inspired me! Would you mind sharing where you got your containers from?
Tx!
Tara
Karenann says
April 27, 2017 at 12:20 pmI’d love to use Ecoscraps for my patio containers. I love planting tons of flowers in the Spring, and I definitely could use Ecoscraps for my planters!
julie says
April 27, 2017 at 7:56 pmi would really love to use this for potting
katherine says
April 27, 2017 at 8:41 pmWould love to do some new pots for our front porch too!
Kristy says
April 28, 2017 at 5:09 amThey look gorgeous and the potting soil is so clever!
Barbara Warner says
April 28, 2017 at 5:48 amThanks, Lucy, for telling us about Ecoscaps! I have used another brand potting soil for years but will look at this one as an option. I always enjoy shopping at Lowe’s.
Kim says
April 28, 2017 at 7:46 amI would like to start a flower pot garden. I’ve been thinking that would be easier to manage then a large garden in the yard.
Michelle James says
April 28, 2017 at 10:45 amI would use it for potting soil. Thanks for the great giveaway!
michel says
April 28, 2017 at 1:18 pmI would definitely use this for growing food
Anne M. says
April 28, 2017 at 3:59 pmFor pots! I already have a separate veggie garden.
Dee Parker says
April 28, 2017 at 5:27 pmI would use it to grow herbs.
Laura says
April 29, 2017 at 5:00 amGrowing food!
linda says
April 29, 2017 at 3:31 pmI would love to use it for potting purposes
Megin | VMG206 says
May 9, 2017 at 3:19 pmI love the new look, Taryn! The different heights and colors are beautiful. And the door wreath is very cool.
I’m visiting today from The Creative Collection Link Party.
~ Megin of VMG206
Melanie Hernandez says
June 18, 2017 at 8:24 amLove the porch decor but where did u get your front door? Love it.
Taryn Whiteaker says
June 19, 2017 at 9:21 pmHi! It actually came with our home when we purchased it, so I’m not exactly sure. However, there is a builder called Main Vu homes that puts them in their homes and I had a reader contact them and they said they might be able to help out!
Kelly Foit says
June 23, 2017 at 7:24 amHi! Your porch looks so lovely. Where are the planters from please? Thanks so much!
Taryn Whiteaker says
June 24, 2017 at 8:59 pmThank you! The concrete ones are from Target, the small white ones are from Lowes and I am pretty sure the black ones are from Walmart.
Amanda H says
May 10, 2018 at 9:36 amWhat are the sizes of the planters? I love this design!
Kelli Lightfoot says
April 25, 2018 at 4:36 pmYour planters are beautiful! I know this is from last year, but do you remember what plants you used? I’m assuming your porch is full shade? Thank you! :)
Kate B says
May 12, 2018 at 8:27 pmWhere did you get your door mat?
Taryn Whiteaker says
May 14, 2018 at 7:12 amHi there! I believe it’s from Target!