Creating an outdoor oasis for yourself is not as complicated as it may seem, and adds a new dimension to outdoor living. Indeed, today the art transforming their outdoor patio into an urban garden is attracting more and more homeowners. Even apartment dwellers are dressing up their patios by installing urban gardens. Urban gardens are inexpensive for the most part, easy to maintain, and create a relaxing thicket of green, to help you recover from a long, hard day.

If gardening is not your thing, then no worries. Patio gardens can be made green with a minimum of fuss, as the majority of your flora will be held in containers. Containers, or planters, make it easy to rearrange your garden to suit your taste, or to have extra spaces for any new patio furnishings you may add. For added ease of movement, consider placing your planters on fancy, wheeled garden carts. Finally, don't underestimate the power of plants to help sculpt your patio architecture. The soft contours of plants can effectively neutralize the harshness of geometric stone.

As for the plants themselves, it's critical that you consider how much sunlight your patio receives. If your Outdoor Patio in Arlington, TX is well lit, then start off with a healthy, purple Angelonia. However, if your patio has more shade than sun, then try the hardy Begonia. In addition to planters, you should consider climbing plants such as ivy, and certain types of roses such as the stunning, American Beauty. Don't forget to install hanging planters rich in flower power like petunias, as well as a bird feeder and a windchime or two. Finally, don't forget a good, comfy garden chair, so you can sit back on your patio, amid a sea of green.