As summer in Southern California begins to wane, it is time to think about spending more time on your apartment’s patio. The cooler days are the perfect reason to get out on your balcony and what better way to add to the ambiance than by adding plants.  Try adding these plants to your patio in your Long Beach apartment.

Agave is the perfect patio plant.  It is heat tolerant and nearly impossible to kill.  They are perfect for sunburns too!

Canna plants can add a tropical look to your patio.  They love the sun and come in various shades of red, yellow, orange, and pink.

Bamboo is known as the “Lucky Tree” and lucky for you it is easy to grow.  Bamboo plants make a dramatic statement, they love lots of sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Check out your local home improvement store or garden centers in Long Beach for inspiration to brightening up your apartment’s patio.