Soooo....I found this post in my blog drafts, thought I had hit the publish button, but apparently I just hit the save. So I'm sharing now. Maybe thinking about summer will warm a few of you up. It's been unseasonably cold where I'm at. Brrr...
My go to for ideas on my outdoor room has definitely been Pinterest this summer. Hubby and I have had a neglected patio for several years now. This neglect includes but is not limited to mismatched furniture, dead potted plants, and barren as all get out. It can get quite stifling there during the heat of the summer as well, since it is an uncovered area. And trust me this summer it was unbearable some days just thinking about being out there.
A few purchased trees and large shrubs that we have placed in strategic spots has definitely helped cut down on some of the heat from the sun, by providing some great shady areas. Once the trees grow a bit more then we will be in heaven!
I have also added some new outdoor furniture and a really colorful outdoor rug, it was about time for some splurges.
I purchased the above rug in Bermuda blue for the patio. It contrasts really well with our deep green trees and shrubs.
To make my buckets plant friendly, I drilled holes in the bottom of the buckets for drainage, filled them with about 2 inches of gravel before placing the dirt and plants in them. Right now I’m growing different herbs and smaller veggies to supplement my cooking needs.
One day I’d like for my patio to look like this:
But it will take some time to get to that point. For now, I’m thrilled with what we have gotten done already.
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Hope you don't mind me posting this so late, but hey, it was already written, why not go ahead and share it?
