Break up a stretch of patio with beds of plantings. Next to this southwestern home’s pool, succulents are the perfect choice. Succulents thrive in harsh, dry climates. If you don’t live in this climate but love the look of succulents, consider planting them in containers that can easily be brought inside in the fall.
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Gardening
Fountain Focal Point
Create a focal point and add some height to your backyard decor by creating a simple structure using a pair of columns and wood beams. A classic fountain underneath completes the look and adds the relaxing sound of trickling water near the seating area. Potted plants complete the look.
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Add a Tablecloth
Simple touches, like a tablecloth, can make an outdoor eating area that much more welcoming to guests. A crisp white tablecloth softens the look of the black metal patio furniture and offers nice contrast to nature.
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Rudbeckia Tips
(Black Eyed Susan) The Rudbeckia flower can be grown in almost every state. These bright yellow, daisy-like flowers can grow 24”-36” high and are excellent to use for indoor flower arrangements. These flowers can be started indoors or out. Its best to start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date of your location. […]
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Poppy Tips
Poppy flowers are another flower garden favorite that grab attention and are fairly easy to propagate and care for. Poppies come in a variety of colors and sizes so find varieties that work best for your flower garden. Poppies can be started indoors or out. It depends when you want your flowers to bloom. […]
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Marigold Tips
Marigold plants are beautiful and easy to grow throughout the United States. They come in a multiple of colors but orange being the most prevalent. Marigolds are easily grown from seeds in your flower garden. Marigolds can be grown inside 6-9 weeks before your last frost to get a jump start on the season. […]
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Impatien Tips
Growing Impatiens yourself is a great money saver and fun experience. The ideal time to plant your Impatien seeds is 10-12 weeks before the last frost date of your location. Fill your pots with sterile seed starting mix and wet the soil. Place two seeds in each pot and cover with 1/8” of soil. […]
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Geranium Tips
Geraniums are slow to germinate from seed, so be sure to start your seeds well ahead of your blooming expectations which could take 14-16 weeks from initial sowing. In order to increase germination rates, it helps to soak before sowing. A good method for geraniums is to dampen a few paper towels and fold […]
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Cone flower Tips
Coneflowers are some of the easiest and most rewarding flowers you can grow. They attract birds and butter flies and can be cut and brought inside where they last a long time. Cone flowers should be directly sowed outside into your flower garden. Spread your seeds 12-18” apart to give adequate space to fully grow. Cover […]
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Sage Tips
Sage is a rewarding herb to grow as it can add some taste to any meal. Sage is an easy herb to grow from seed but can require some patience as sage seeds are slow germinators. Sage can be started indoors or outdoors but as always we recommend starting inside for better germination rates. […]
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