Front Porch
For making a good first impression it is recommended to cfhoose begonia, mint, basil, chamomile, or ferns. Mint and basil give off an inviting scent, while begonia and chamomile have beautiful flowers that provide a warm welcome.
If you have a place to hang plants that’s shaded, always hang ferns—they love the shade and a moist atmosphere. Otherwise, in the sun, hang basil, mint, begonias, or chamomile, and don’t forget to water daily in the summertime heat.
Sunny locations can dry plants out, so check the soil regularly—keep in mind that hanging baskets dry out faster than pots do. And watch out for outdoor pests, too.
- Begonia: low light to full sun, but prefers bright light; water weekly, increasing intervals with increased light
- Mint, basil, chamomile: bright light; when the temperature is greater than 78 degrees, water daily; on cooler days less than 68 degrees, water once a week; water every other day otherwise; deadhead the chamomile
- Ferns: moderate to low, indirect light; weekly watering; high humidity
