The new (and the couple older) plants I put in the patio planters have really taken off. I am very happy with the Cyclamen in the small pot. It is the perfect size and pop of color. Now that I have finally given up on conifers for the planters, I find that the large grasses are …
Category Archives: Starter Home Gardening
Amaryllis
After I planted the Orange Cream Snake Flowers using the pots I got from Target with Amaryllis bulbs, I just plunked the Amaryllises into a bucket with some dirt for later use if they survived. Well, they not only survived, two of them bloomed! I did a little research and it seems that at the end …
Around the Garden 2012
Pretty weather has come extremely early this year, and so have all the springtime blooms. I am no master gardener – I can only hope for things I plant to survive – but over the past 4+ years, I have been moving, removing, and adding plants to our yard in hopes of making the outdoor …
Orange Creams
I first learned about “snake flowers” or Orange Creams last April when Bradley sent me a photo of a potted flower he came across at Sam’s Club. When he actually took interest in a flowering plant, I took notice! After researching it and consulting my mom, I felt like it would be a good candidate …
Patio Gazebo
A few weeks ago, Bradley and I were at Home Depot and noticed the section of patio items on clearance. We found a 10’x10′ gazebo for only $79 and decided to go for it. We are hoping it will give us more shaded hours in our patio chairs once the temperatures cool off a little. …