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title: "Hi! I have a patio that gets light during the day but direct sunlight…"
description: "Hi! I have a patio that gets light during the day but direct sunlight only during sunset (facing West). There are walls on either side of the patio that block…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/66OoTl4BQI2rOSzA6RLBoQ"
community: "Equipment & Materials"
author: "Hattferg"
published: "2024-04-30T15:53:31.498495Z"
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# Hi! I have a patio that gets light during the day but direct sunlight…

_Posted by Hattferg on 2024-04-30_

Hi! I have a patio that gets light during the day but direct sunlight only during sunset (facing West). There are walls on either side of the patio that block some light. I brought some herbs inside because it’s still cold in Denver, CO at night. Is this enough sunlight generally for plants? Should I maybe get a small grow light that I could move around a little?

I am starting with some herbs (soil and pots on the way) before I try any other plants. I want to become better at keeping plants but I tend to kill them. So I want to make sure I can do it before the investment in others!

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