You have so many choices. I like ornamental grasses, for something easy and different. https://www.thespruce.com/ornamental-grasses-for-containers-4141562

With some container plants, you'll need to supplement/fertilize the soil as the plant can deplete the nutrients in the soil pretty quickly. I've found that to be true for petunias, in particular.

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been happier with my deck since I used succulents. It’s very hot and dry on the deck in the summer.

What do you do in the winter though?

I’ve been happier with my deck since I used succulents. It’s very hot and dry on the deck in the summer.

You could also grow chilies out there. Super easy to grow and will provide some color.

Geraniums.

Palm trees

Anonymous wrote:So many choices.

Adequate is hard with plants. Is your deck in full sun for 7-8 hours a day? 4 hours? Or less.

Full sun; very little shade.

What side of your house is the deck on, directionally?

So many choices.

Adequate is hard with plants. Is your deck in full sun for 7-8 hours a day? 4 hours? Or less.

Hi--what are some easy flowers/plants that I could grow in pots on my back deck? Adequate sunlight. I am looking for something easy and not necessarily flowers. Just greenery to enjoy before it becomes too hot and buggy to sit back there.