Our new patio? BLAH!

Here's a rear view of our patio from the MLS listing:

If I had to guess, I'd say it's maybe... 13 x 13?

This is what I've got to work with so far:

2 plants we received as housewarming gifts

AND

the sunflowers and zinnias

that the littles' planted before we moved...

Do sunflowers need to be tied to a support?

It sure seems like they should be.

Oh, and this...

our current door mat. :)

Lucky for me

is hosting

Painted Patio Furniture: Blue and Improved

- a linky party.

So if you've got a great post filled with tips

and/or inspirational photos-

head on over and link up!!

Thanks, Edie!