I’m pretty proud of our back yard; it’s December, and my flowers are still going strong!
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Have you planted one yet?
On Monday, my dad helped clean up our yard, including pulling down the massive vines which had overtaken one corner.
A few morning glories were decapitated in the process, including these beautiful ones that made their way up to the second floor. Here they are during their last morning, unaware that they have already been cut off from life.
Today.
My dad is doing some pretty amazing things in our yard at the moment.
Unfortunately, I did not have a camera on me at the time, but when I was watering things in the backyard, I totally just saw what looked like a salamander. WTF?
Patio gardening inspiration! I have already started dragging home stuff that has planter potential for next year, but this takes it to a whole other, awesome level.
Good call! Drawers?! Amazing.
Added to wish list after coming home from an Ohio weekend to find my front flower patch completely bulldozed by (according to the kids on the stoop) a bike at yesterday’s block party.
Maybe the height is a little overkill?
Finishing touch on today’s project. Let’s see how long this stays up.
Summer Friday Project #1: I’ve just had a major success today giving our front tree pit a makeover.
Here’s how it looked this morning:
And here’s how it looks now!
I’m especially proud of the fence around the edge which I made out of a stack of wire hangers that have been wasting space.
DIY fencing from wire hangers:
- Cut the bottom to corners with wire cutters to get a straight piece from the bottom, and the top shoulder-like piece
- Bend the straight piece into a V
- Turn the shoulder-like piece upside-down, and bend the two sides down
- Using pliers, spiral the top hanger loop for extra fanciness
Hooray! Just a little taste of something nice we had on West 68th Street on a block in Prospect Heights.
DIY Succulent Pallet Table | Far Out Flora
Are you getting the succulent vibe from me yet? Man I just want to go to a garden centre and blow my grocery money on super cute plants!
Yes.
Someday when we have outdoor space I really want to include this… Darling!
lillieinthecity: (via Darling Dexter - Darling Dexter - Can Garden)
Reused coffee cans!
