I agree. I do what you are doing to my patio but I am planting in huge pots. Since the patio is so big I try to set it up to be my tropical island get away. It is the reason I drag so many pots in for the winter. If I keep the tropical plants, and houseplants alive all winter I get a big impact on the patio fast.
These three rubber trees are really a good kick for drama on the patio.
