Happy MET MONDAY to all! Yay, I get to join in again today! Thanks much to our host Susan of Between Naps on the Porch and for all of you for stopping by.
Oftentimes, it's easier to find a pro or expert to get the job done.
Here's the BEFORE picture of our front door. See the purple? Totally F-A-K-E!!! The previous owners did not really tend to the yard and often blamed the wind for the dead plants they often end up with. The ground cover is some climbing vine that over run the area and choked the soil.
Oftentimes, it's easier to find a pro or expert to get the job done.
But honestly, where's the fun in that? First, you blow all that money away and all you get to do is choose and wait until it's all done. (Ok, I know that's fun and easy, but you can't outdo being your own Michaelangelo or Rembrandt of your landscape.)
I've been gardening-both indoors and out. But with summer being still too hot, I have to wait until the cover of night to get things done. The other hold up, bugs!
But, gardening takes PLANNING, RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT areas of YARD and once you've done all that, you can then START your vision of your desired landscape!
Also, the main plants around were crepe myrtles, bush and trees alike, pinks- 3 shades! I think enough is enough don't you?
My urns were first there and I got these Ixoras at Lowe's a few months ago and are barely holding their own. In the Philippines, a SE tropical country, Ixoras are called Santans and I loved picking these flowers as their nectar is quite sweet.
And so far, here's what my entry looks like. What do you think? Am I headed in the right direction? I did all of these myself. I have the sweat, dirt and back pains to prove it!
My vision started with wanting a Tropical Landscape; so what's more of an obvious landscape emblem?
Hibiscus of course! I found these big pots of red ones at Walmart for $3, yep, $3! I got two...
My urns were first there and I got these Ixoras at Lowe's a few months ago and are barely holding their own. In the Philippines, a SE tropical country, Ixoras are called Santans and I loved picking these flowers as their nectar is quite sweet.
And so far, here's what my entry looks like. What do you think? Am I headed in the right direction? I did all of these myself. I have the sweat, dirt and back pains to prove it!
I can't wait to add some spider plants, ferns, succulents and some climbing vines.
Start envisioning and with all that savings from not needing extra labor, you can start to enjoy some great accessories and a congratulatory drink! In my case, a nice cold pina colada!
What are your gardening projects?
hey, I kind of liked the fake stuff :) just kidding.
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Thanks for the visit and nice comment. I am happy to be, your first google follower :)
Mel @ junkin' junky
Oh your front looks lovely. I like your flower choices. So pretty. When the weather cools off you can really get busy. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteVery nice, your home looks beautiful! I will add on as a follower, welcome to blogging, you will love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am always looking for frugal ideas, right up my alley!
Cindy
Thanks ladies! Coming from you pros of DIY, I am honored. :-D
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty house...I love brick ! Nice use of plant materials. Some people really over due their plantings...simple with a splash of color is so much nicer !!!
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