August 5th, 2014
Seeking Gardening Tips!
Summer is a great time for trying new things and starting new projects. Recently I decided that I wanted to turn my small front patio into a cozier place to spend some time. Ideally, I wanted to have lots of greenery and flowers to give the patio some privacy since I live on a busy street. Only one problem - I know absolutely nothing about gardening, except that I'm really good at letting healthy plants die.
Regardless, I decided to try to make my brick porch in the city a little bit more like the green haven I imagined. Over the course of two weekends, I installed lattices on one side of the porch to help block some of the noise and views of the busy streets nearby. I cleaned up some old patio furniture with a fresh coat of paint and new cushions to make it more inviting.
Finally, I potted several plants to create the beginnings of a "container garden." I have no idea what the names of any of these plants are or exactly what sort of care I should be giving them, but I figure that it must be really difficult to kill outdoor potted plants as long as I give them plenty of water every day. Please keep your fingers crossed for my container garden and its completely inept caretaker!
My plants have managed to survive about a month now, possibly despite my help. While I hope to get a much earlier start on this next year and hopefully have a lot more knowledge of what I'm doing, I am really happy to have a quiet and calm place to spend my summer nights reading a book or hanging out with my dog.
What new projects have you tried this summer, or what tips do you green thumbs have for this novice gardener?