How To Use Plants To Define And Design Your Outdoor Space

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Plants are the ultimate triple threat: they've got air-purifying qualities, mood-boosting powers, and the gorgeous leafy looks to ground just about any space. And when it comes to your outdoor spot, they can help define the space ​itself​.

Whether you're setting the scene on a porch or patio, plants can create an organic, natural perimeter, balance out furniture, and add visual interest with different heights and depth. Just take the example below: One tall plant beside the door sets the tone, while smaller greens dotting down the steps add a makeshift wall of texture. Don't have steps? Utilize plant stands, a work table, deck railings, or a porch roof for hanging plants to display more leafy goodness.

Get all the supplies you need to take your space to newer, greener heights at Walmart, from green-thumb essentials and perfect planters to smart decor.

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​1. Better Homes & Gardens Raised Garden Bed, $164​

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Consider a raised garden bed to set the stage for leafy plantings and colorful blooms, plus serve as a storage spot for all your gardening supplies. The beautiful wood construction of this one makes it feel like a statement piece of outdoor furniture all on its own.

​2. Hyper Tough Leather Palm Glove, $1.97​

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Next, it's time to pull up your sleeves. Start with the essentials, like these gloves, to get your herb garden or spring buds to fully blossom.

​3. Expert Gardener Garden Tool Set, $18.84​

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What is a garden without any tools? Pruning, shearing, and other maintenance is made easy with this three-piece set — and the cheerful shibori pattern makes routine trimmings downright delightful.

​4. Expert Gardener Garden Hose, $20​

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Make watering oh-so-easy with a durable garden hose. This vinyl-based medium-duty hose is damage resistant and makes hydrating plants a snap.

​5. Jiffy Jiffy-Pots, $9.53​

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Whether you're a newbie or master gardener, three-inch pots are perfect for cultivating seeds and cuttings. Bring any indoor plants outdoors quickly (and easily) with these 100 percent biodegradable pots.

​6. Better Homes & Gardens Terracotta Planter, Set of 2, $32.98​

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Add a variety of pots and planters like this terracotta stunner for texture and interest, making your space feel thoughtfully layered with flora and fauna.

​7. Scotts Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun and Shade, $31.06​

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The ideal backdrop to your plant-filled spot? Vibrant, thick, and healthy grass — which you can get with this solution that seeds, improves, and fertilizes lawns.

​8. Better Homes & Gardens French Pouf, $49​

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Take a cue from plant life and apply it to your design color palette. A dark teal pouf — with a chic French knot — is the perfect spot to kick up your feet.

​9. Mainstays Multicolor Outdoor Area Rug, $89​

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Lastly, unfurl a rug right at your indoor-outdoor threshold to further define each space. In a bright, statement-making hue, it's the perfect contrast to your lush landscape.

Also pictured:

• BHG Hanging Plant Hangers, Set of 2, $15.84
• Better Homes & Gardens Hanging Terrarium, Set of 2, $19.94
• Better Homes & Gardens Mylia Hanging Planter, $14.98
• Better Homes & Gardens Laurie Planter, $27.94
• Better Homes & Gardens Rattan Basket Planter, Set of 2, $48.58
• Better Homes & Gardens Multi-Pocket Strawberry Pot, $29
• Better Homes & Gardens Ceramic Planter, $24.80
• Better Homes & Gardens Glass Propagation Station Planter, $14.98
• Miracle-Gro Garden Soil, $23.55
• Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Outdoor Pouf, $49
• Better Homes & Gardens Metal Watering Can, $19.94
• Swiss Tech Straw Lifeguard Hat, $13.48
• The Pioneer Woman Gardening Straw Hat, $17.88