luvsgrtdanes said:Containers too, especially for annuals. 
Yes! I always add some annuals to my shade garden containers on our deck, and a couple years ago we had a stamped-concrete patio put in for the front door area. I just love adding containers there, and they are within reach of the watering hose. Right now on it I have cool season vegetables growing in pots -- beautiful greens, bok choy, cabbage, lettuces, and strawberries along with lantana and calibrochoa.
