As the warm weather approaches, we find ourselves trying to move our home improvement projects outdoors to get things ready for summer cookouts, cocktails and company. And since the weather was absolutely magnificent this weekend, we decided to start by cleaning our the flower beds and getting rid of the weeds that were running rampant. It was my first time weeding and I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. The previous owner planted a wide variety of flowers, so it was a bit tricky figuring what belonged and what didn’t. There were a few casualites (things that were ripped out that probably shouldn’t have been), but that’s expected with us being newbies and all. It was a lot of work and I’m still aching from head to toe, but it was the most gratifying home improvement project yet. I might have found my green thumb afterall!
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Tiera - Yay! I am definitely NOT one for gardening, but my grandma and my bossʻ wife both love it. Maybe Iʻll pick up some tips from them one of these days :) And that flower on the right is so cool looking! Do you know what it is?
Elly - I’m not especially good at gardening either, but I *do* find it super satisfying to get my hands dirty, and to be able to point at a patch of ground and say ‘I made that patch awesome’ :)
Life with Kaishon - What a pretty plant Maddy! I am so excited for you!
Amy - Oh, I love that flower!
It is a lot of work, isn’t it? I don’t really love the weed pulling part, but I love the buying new treasures-watching them grow-hanging out in the back yard part! :)
Cafe Fashionista - Ooh, I am in love with that plant – it is just beautiful! :)
Mindy - gardening is good for the soul, and as a bonus, you exercise muscles you didnt even know you had! your hard work will pay off with a beautiful outdoor space that is backdrop to many memories :)
Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - Ah, yardwork! Just make sure you wear some elbow-length leather gardening gloves and spray yourself with bug repellant (like Off) once the bugs come out. You may also want to sprinkle some Preen over your hard work since weeds have a way of returning within days. Preen will keep them away for a month or more. We use it all summer. It won’t kill your living plants.
I love a beautiful garden! I’m more into gardening vegetables and herbs than flowers and trees, but I appreciate them all.
Sarah - Dodeline Design - How exciting Maddy! I have the opposite of a green thumb and a bad track record of leaving dead plants in my wake lol. I decided though to get a little lavender plant and try to keep it alive…maybe starting small and with my favorite plant will be better ;-)
Camila Faria - I love to work with plants, but I don’t have a garden (only a small herb garden in my porch). Looks like you have an amazing space over there!
Camila Faria - Maddy, thanks for the compliments at my new blog. The english posts can be read here: http://naomemandeflores.com/en
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Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Thanks! I realized that after I left the comment…genius idea :) The space is beautiful and so inviting for browsing – so happy for you!
Kristin - Want to come work on my back yard next? Ha! Love that closeup plant image!
Elle sees - That’s aesome! My bosses recently had their yard redone, so I’ve been learning more about plants and trees
yummychunklet - What a pretty plant!
Sabine - Gardening is so much fun – as a relaxation, not so much as a task… which i love it, but am quite hopeless at it. I bet your garden will be beautiful!
Charisma Moran - What a pretty plant!! I kill more plants than I nuture but hopefully I can turn that around this year! =)
Justine @ Urban Scarlet - very cool! i hate weeding… or any yard work for that matter – but i love the potential of having a great lookin’ yard with tons of entertaining for friends & fam! great timing w/ summer around the corner. GO YOU!
The Guilty Hyena - When you get your hands in the soil and create, it’s very satisfying. I remember planting a sunflower when I was 7 in our garden and it grew ever so tall, It felt something magical, I’d like to one day do some proper gardening with a herb garden too. Who needs to buy organic when you can grow the best at home.
Your summer cook-outs are gonna be a treat !!
Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - summer cookouts, cocktails and company= count me in! Don’t you love how I invite myself to your house? But seriously, I am excited for this summer, hope to see you over drinks and sunshine before it’s over :)
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - You’re welcomes anytime, Nadette! For real! Next time you’re in the area, you have to make a pitt stop :)