We’ve been in the apartment for 3 months now and so far we’re loving it. I’ve been a busy gardener purchasing, planting and propagating. Today I want to share with you a balcony garden tour.
Category: Gardening
How to Create a Mermaid Garden
Fairy gardens have become so popular recently. They have a whimsical and charming feel about them. You can create one how ever big or small you want and in whatever theme you want. Today I’m sharing with you how to create a mermaid garden with thrift store and new items.
5 Easiest House Plants
Recently, my son and his girlfriend asked me to help them decorate their apartment with some house plants. It definitely didn’t take me long to say YES! How exciting is that?! They’re both working full-time and have 2 dogs to take care of, so I knew I needed to find them some easy maintenance house plants.
Propagating a Cactus from cuttings
Succulents and Cacti are such amazing plants! Not only are they beautifully varied in colors, textures and shapes, but they’re so easy to take care of. One of the more remarkable things I discovered about cacti is how easy they are to propagate (to produce a new plant from the parent plant).
Fall Decor for a Small Front Porch
Living in an apartment complex can be challenging when you want to decorate for the Fall Season, and that includes a small front porch. I’m lucky that I have my own area leading to my front door and I don’t share it with anyone. There’s plenty of space to put at least 3 containers and possibly more if I wanted.
Autumn Decor – Pumpkin Planters
This week I opened up the box that had my Fall decorations. I hadn’t added any new items in a few years, so they were looking a bit frazzled. I wanted to spruce them up and maybe add some new pieces. So out came the chalk paint! This year I wanted to incorporate my plants, especially my succulents. So I decided to showcase a couple of pumpkin planters.
Succulents in Wall Hanging Planters
When you love plants and buy so many that you run out of space, then you have to go up! I recently purchased some succulents and planted them in wall hanging planters. Space on the floor is at a premium in my apartment and balcony, so these planters worked out perfectly.
Air Plants: Modern Meets Vintage Style
Air Plants or Tillandsias are the newest trend in modern home decor for plants. I was so intrigued by them and knew I had to have some. But, how do I incorporate such a modern plant into my vintage home decor? Here’s how I did it…
House Plant Tour – August 2017
Today I’m sharing a house plant tour of our new home with you. I’ve been steadily adding some greenery and comfort to the apartment with house plants. Yes, you could call it an obsession, but I prefer enthusiasm!
My New Passion – Balcony Gardening
Recently I moved from a home with a yard, to an apartment with a balcony. It was a huge transition for me and my daughter, but we’re happier now than we’ve been in a long time. New chapters bring new passions, and for me that’s balcony gardening.
