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!

What new projects have you tried this summer, or what tips do you green thumbs have for this novice gardener?

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