This is the 7th Annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop and we are thrilled to be part of it. Today I am going to talk about how much easier life becomes when you discover garden plans.
When we first moved into our newly constructed home nineteen years ago, it was a blank slate. This girl with one of the brownest thumbs ever had to figure out what to plant and where. There was lots of trial and error. I planted shady plants on the sunny side of the house. Plants that needed sun on the shady part of the house. I walked through Home Depot looking at bushes and plants and thought they would look nice in my yard while giving no thought to how large they would get or how they would look best.
Then I stumbled upon Better Homes & Gardens list of garden plans on their website. Using a plan, I planted a mailbox garden. Then used similar plants to decorate the opposite side to hide the utility boxes. Found a great plan for the shady side of the house and made that side beautiful. While the yard is still a work in progress--the voles ate most of my hostas last year--there is enough beauty to make this gardener in training happy.
What are some sites you use for garden plans? Any tips for this gardener in training?
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Hi Cheryl:) I've been known to buy gardening magazines for ideas but I usually just end up planting what I prefer...my love of fairies ended up in my making a fairy garden which I love to work on every summer:) We also have a huge veggie garden in the summer time which keeps me busy! One tip I always like to give is this one...save eggshells and crush them...sprinkle around plants, it not only gives the soil needed calcium, it also prevents some pests from attacking the plant! I'm now following you on Twitter (@carole572) and I tweeted about the giveaway (https://twitter.com/carole572/status/987406408479117314). Thank you so much for the chance to win:) Carole Burant (carole_57@hotmail.com)
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ReplyDeleteI am following on twitter as @spongebob2285 and twitted the comment. I am not good at gardening. I usually kill my plants. spongebob2285@gmail.com
Hey Cheryl! I love this hop because I am finding new people like you and a lot of great ideas and information! I too have always planted hit or miss and it took years ( no I was not smart and looked up info) to grow anything! But with the resouses now it is amazing. I followed you on twitter and also posted. https://twitter.com/dykes_lori/status/987729670698340352 . Thank you so much for the chance and so nice to meet you! lfdykes@comcast.net Lori
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ReplyDeleteFollowing on Twitter and tweeted. I wish I could garden but working second shift makes it difficult. chevygirl901@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like there was quite a learning curve. Were you able to take advantage of Home Depot's plant guarantee program? (just curious whether planting on the wrong side of the house would disqualify you)
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Thanks for the giveaway. I’m following on Twitter! jeanna_massman@hotmail.com
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Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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Thanks everyone who has stopped by so far. Contest ends tonight. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI’m a gardening nut but only perennial plants not annuals ! Go to plant swaps if your just getting started. They are great for getting a lot of plants for two bucks for all
ReplyDeleteI have lived in my house for 11 years now and I still feel like my garden is a work in progress!! Sadly I don't have the best dirt (mostly rocks) so I have a hard time keepin things alive!
ReplyDeleteMy dad was the ultimate gardener! He raised tomatoes, beans, bell peppers, and cucumbers every year! All I did was help water them!!!
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