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Rambling Renovators features our personal home renovations, do-it-yourself home projects, crafts, celebrations, and traditional decor and design inspiration."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/-\/garden+and+patio?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=6"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/search\/label\/garden%20and%20patio"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/-\/garden+and+patio\/-\/garden+and+patio?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=7\u0026max-results=6"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"51"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"6"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-3027926239516864020"},"published":{"$t":"2021-09-29T05:00:00.252-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-29T05:00:00.428-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden and patio"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home decor and crafts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fall Front Porch Decorating Ideas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E  Are you enjoying cooler weather? There's a definite chill in the air these   days here in Toronto which makes days sitting out on the porch a welcome   treat. I've decorated my porch for the season and am sharing it today along   with my blogger friends as part of the Seasonal Simplicity series hosted by   Krista at   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Happy Housie\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  If you're in search of simple and easy fall front porch decorating ideas, come   have a look! \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qyVcjv4eXU4\/YVJe_hsoCLI\/AAAAAAAAp14\/Yazn3p2IkZIBvnBATamUl2bXXnBVm6zegCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/fall-porch-decor-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qyVcjv4eXU4\/YVJe_hsoCLI\/AAAAAAAAp14\/Yazn3p2IkZIBvnBATamUl2bXXnBVm6zegCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-3.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"hs-body-level-container\" strategyname=\"Blogger\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ECozy Fall Front Porch Decor\u003C\/h3\u003E    \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    I don't go too crazy with my fall decor, but the porch is one area I enjoy     giving a seasonal update. A decorated fall porch can say a lot about you -     it can feel cozy and inviting, sparse and modern, or filled with spooky     accents and ready for Halloween.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    I like my fall porch to look abundant but not too fussy. Here's a few     elements I always include in my fall\u0026nbsp; decor.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPillows and Throws\u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E    Pillows are a must-have for any sort of outdoor seating area. They not only     make it comfortable to sit outside, but they help to create a colour story     for your decor.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WsIQK-bvO4g\/YVJe_kkqN4I\/AAAAAAAAp1w\/3RFF3EJyxWYkfFNWzFCsJIXIFftpnq9_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/fall-porch-decor-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WsIQK-bvO4g\/YVJe_kkqN4I\/AAAAAAAAp1w\/3RFF3EJyxWYkfFNWzFCsJIXIFftpnq9_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-1.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e6RbxX3h500\/YVJfAW4G0qI\/AAAAAAAAp18\/ytXE9D5NGE0ahQsU9oqMJ1dq4V2i_1PXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/fall-porch-decor-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e6RbxX3h500\/YVJfAW4G0qI\/AAAAAAAAp18\/ytXE9D5NGE0ahQsU9oqMJ1dq4V2i_1PXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-4.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  I bought these caramel coloured pillows in a windowpane pattern from   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+14EmlfJ52ZioMDFovCc3Ug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECaitlin Wilson\u003C\/a\u003E  years ago. The colour is warm without being too orange, and the plaid pattern   is a classic which will never go out of style.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Speaking of classics, a   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+k2V7eD04D27g8-L8GLbyyQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuffalo plaid blanket\u003C\/a\u003E  is a perfect accessory for fall. This black and cream blanket coordinates   nicely with the black pillow and the black shutters. Repeating colours in your   decor will help make the overall look more cohesive and complete. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLMC59Py4ks\/YVOc2D4XpoI\/AAAAAAAAp2w\/eL1W7yiigd43Etkmnf_udrxtMkVadTHoQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/unnamed%2B%25284%2529.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, fall outdoor decor, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLMC59Py4ks\/YVOc2D4XpoI\/AAAAAAAAp2w\/eL1W7yiigd43Etkmnf_udrxtMkVadTHoQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/unnamed%2B%25284%2529.jpeg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, fall outdoor decor, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENatural Materials\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Natural and organic materials like rattan and wicker feel right for summer,   but for fall, go for something with a bit more texture and colour. Straw,   grass, and wood can bring depth to your fall decor.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Here I've used a straw wreath accented with a simple satin ribbon. The wood   lanterns bring height (and yet another hit of black!) to the display.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SLlVgvKKosA\/YVJfA70PjbI\/AAAAAAAAp2A\/zhDCGAyXAsMOevetSR9SqRAAiW4cW5lDQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/fall-porch-decor-5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SLlVgvKKosA\/YVJfA70PjbI\/AAAAAAAAp2A\/zhDCGAyXAsMOevetSR9SqRAAiW4cW5lDQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-5.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UqEaNX1UKjk\/YVJfC4F9XzI\/AAAAAAAAp2Q\/s79BPg8sDpsIqlAWs_-kkzNbainlwgc9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/fall-porch-decor-9.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UqEaNX1UKjk\/YVJfC4F9XzI\/AAAAAAAAp2Q\/s79BPg8sDpsIqlAWs_-kkzNbainlwgc9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-9.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    I've had this vintage-looking crate for a while. The rustic colour and old     time font adds another fun element to this scene. Consider adding signage or     something graphical to bring interest and contrast with the organic accents.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPumpkins and Gourds\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2bbqhl1M8hI\/YVJfBVjYaWI\/AAAAAAAAp2E\/CFItbmQlUiMzHPfr3QHHzjgU-IvhJMQAQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/fall-porch-decor-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2bbqhl1M8hI\/YVJfBVjYaWI\/AAAAAAAAp2E\/CFItbmQlUiMzHPfr3QHHzjgU-IvhJMQAQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-6.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cdiv\u003E      Can you have a fall porch without pumpkins? I think not! I prefer to stay       away from standard orange pumpkins and gourds and use ones in shades of       cream, white, yellow, and dark green. These more muted colours are much       more my style and help to create a neutral fall display.     \u003C\/div\u003E    \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E    \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0l3UANLVOtw\/YVJfCeEkIdI\/AAAAAAAAp2M\/Va-XCgxw9w8ZUiXJhN0eqqA_cPWcp80HQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/fall-porch-decor-8.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0l3UANLVOtw\/YVJfCeEkIdI\/AAAAAAAAp2M\/Va-XCgxw9w8ZUiXJhN0eqqA_cPWcp80HQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-8.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E   \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFall Mums and Hydrangeas\u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    When it comes to fall flowers, mums and hydrangeas are my favourites. Just     like my neutral pumpkins, I prefer neutral florals in shades of white.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E   \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lBoBbBtCQbM\/YVJe_mP10QI\/AAAAAAAAp10\/XPXsc-D_zvANet1hdVHcJALJy1l-Uxb2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/fall-porch-decor-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lBoBbBtCQbM\/YVJe_mP10QI\/AAAAAAAAp10\/XPXsc-D_zvANet1hdVHcJALJy1l-Uxb2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-2.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E   \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    I've placed white mums alongside the bench, and in the urns flanking our     front door. The hydrangeas are ones cut from our cottage garden. I only need     a few of their big floppy heads to make a statement!   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E   \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UCPfJ6k0C3M\/YVJfB7xGWDI\/AAAAAAAAp2I\/oSYT5trpt6E0jWg5dFL0TDaWeoP-9Y8IgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/fall-porch-decor-7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UCPfJ6k0C3M\/YVJfB7xGWDI\/AAAAAAAAp2I\/oSYT5trpt6E0jWg5dFL0TDaWeoP-9Y8IgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/fall-porch-decor-7.jpg\" title=\"fall front porch decorating ideas, front porch decorating ideas for fall, fall porch decor\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E    I hope you've enjoyed my fall front porch decorating ideas. For more     inspiration, head over and see the other porches on this tour!   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38959 aligncenter\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Fall-Seasonal-Simplicity-Series-graphic.jpg\" width=\"500\" \/\u003E  \u003C\/h4\u003E  Today I'm joining some of my talented blogging friends for the Fall Seasonal   Simplicity Series: Outdoor Spaces hop. Be sure to check out all of the   beautiful inspiration by visiting their posts. All the links are just below   the images. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u0026nbsp;    \u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50715\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Fall-Outdoor-Spaces-1.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/8-ways-to-cozy-up-your-patio-for-fall\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Happy Housie\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9kypg-2us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELife is Better at Home\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/inspirationformoms.porch.com\/easy-outdoor-fall-decorating-ideas\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInspiration for Moms\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/09\/fall-front-porch-decorating-ideas.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERambling Renovators\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E           \u003Ch4\u003E    \u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50716\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Fall-Outdoor-Spaces-2.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E  \u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.findingsilverpennies.com\/cozy-fall-exteriors\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinding Silver Pennies\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shegaveitago.com\/cozy-outdoor-fall-decor-for-your-porch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShe Gave it a Go\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/graceinmyspace.com\/15-unexpected-tips-to-create-a-cozy-outdoor-space\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrace in My Space\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisourbliss.com\/2021\/09\/29\/cozy-fall-patio-backyard-tour\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis is Our Bliss\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50718\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Fall-Outdoor-Spaces-4.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/modern-glam.com\/halloween-porch-decor-with-witches-hats-and-candles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EModern Glam Home\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com\/a-cozy-fall-porch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Pretty Life\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeisaparty.ca\/witch-halloween-decor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELife is a Party\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p49xSO-8ho\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClean \u0026amp; Scentsible\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E           \u003Ch4\u003E    \u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50717\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Fall-Outdoor-Spaces-3.jpg\" width=\"800\" \/\u003E  \u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mysweetsavannah.com\/2021\/09\/a-tour-of-our-yard-for-fall.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMy Sweet Savannah\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonthistle.com\/outdoor-moody-fall-tablescape\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELemon Thistle\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftberrybush.com\/2021\/09\/traditional-fall-porch.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECraftberry Bush\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lovecreatecelebrate.com\/smores-charcuterie-board\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELove Create Celebrate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E  \u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50773\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Fall-Outdoor-Spaces-5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/tarynwhiteaker.com\/decorating-an-outdoor-space-for-fall\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETaryn Whiteaker Designs\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;•\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/boho-cottage-fall-porch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETatertots and Jello\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/3027926239516864020\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/09\/fall-front-porch-decorating-ideas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/3027926239516864020"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/3027926239516864020"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/09\/fall-front-porch-decorating-ideas.html","title":"Fall Front Porch Decorating Ideas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qyVcjv4eXU4\/YVJe_hsoCLI\/AAAAAAAAp14\/Yazn3p2IkZIBvnBATamUl2bXXnBVm6zegCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/fall-porch-decor-3.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-1908520704083525661"},"published":{"$t":"2021-08-12T05:30:00.011-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-08-16T16:23:34.424-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY Tips and Advice"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden and patio"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"12 Flowers for a Summer Garden - Beautiful Plants That Bloom All Summer Long"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lTrMGn52XSA\/YRQ2Tbz52VI\/AAAAAAAApoQ\/lzfiKj3sLdgptho7URpJcBofiWEJZUHOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-05.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1050\" data-original-width=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lTrMGn52XSA\/YRQ2Tbz52VI\/AAAAAAAApoQ\/lzfiKj3sLdgptho7URpJcBofiWEJZUHOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-05.jpg\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHello, dear readers! It has been a while since my last post. I decided to take a break for the last two weeks and truly enjoy the best of summer. Especially with the last 18 months we've all had, it's important to step away from work, recharge and relax.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  I'm thankful that our city has started to open up and we can once again enjoy   meals out with friends, time at the beach, and really just being outdoors.   That's what summer is all about, isn't it?\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  One fun thing I enjoyed was a visit with my friend John. He lives on a farm   near our cottage and grows plants. This summer, he was ambitious and in the   early spring he planted well over 100 varieties of seeds and seedlings in his   meadow garden. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u0026nbsp;    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uCgca2Xm0qM\/YRRYZKgMNLI\/AAAAAAAAprA\/JqN8KM1FVyM9t0cmUXv1i4oZzEotyX4owCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-36.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"348\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uCgca2Xm0qM\/YRRYZKgMNLI\/AAAAAAAAprA\/JqN8KM1FVyM9t0cmUXv1i4oZzEotyX4owCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-36.jpg\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E   I was lucky enough to get an invite to tour the garden and see all of his   beautiful flowers. The flower beds reach their peak in late summer and the   field is awash in colorful blooms. Most of what he's planted are annual   flowers with just a few perennial plants which makes all his hard work that   much more impressive. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u0026nbsp;   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ij88eaDz8go\/YRRuGPr9dOI\/AAAAAAAAprQ\/BTk40ejJjAIxyMH5BrmxBYiLqB5YUcwXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1653\/summer-garden-flowers.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1653\" data-original-width=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ij88eaDz8go\/YRRuGPr9dOI\/AAAAAAAAprQ\/BTk40ejJjAIxyMH5BrmxBYiLqB5YUcwXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers.png\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFlowers for a Cutting Garden\u003C\/h2\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E    I'm a beginner gardener with a     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/planning-cutting-garden.html\"\u003Esmall cutting garden\u003C\/a\u003E    at my own home. It was so helpful to me to hear about what varieties make     great cut flowers, what tasks to undertake in late spring and early summer     to maximize our short growing season, and the best plants for our area (this     farm is in zone 5b).   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd while   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/one-room-challenge-front-garden-plan.html\"\u003EI don't know a lot about gardening\u003C\/a\u003E, I know I was inspired just to see these gorgeous summer flowers and check   out what he's planted. His plan was to use this as a cutting garden and sell   arrangements, though in the end, that proved a bit too much work so he's been   giving the flowers away to family and friends (lucky us!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Pin this post for next summer, if you want to plan flowers for your garden and   click through this Instagram reel to see this tour in video form. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Cblockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CSVbQEnnzrI\/?utm_source=ig_embed\u0026amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);\"\u003E    \u003Cdiv style=\"padding: 16px;\"\u003E      \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CSVbQEnnzrI\/?utm_source=ig_embed\u0026amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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DIYer (@ramblingreno)\u003C\/a\u003E      \u003C\/p\u003E    \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003C\/blockquote\u003E  \u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZL3LgWOBs8\/YRQ2TxCE_RI\/AAAAAAAApoU\/kw6uPNBnq08NWMrmOOyY9Hf45WKbCULTwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-06.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZL3LgWOBs8\/YRQ2TxCE_RI\/AAAAAAAApoU\/kw6uPNBnq08NWMrmOOyY9Hf45WKbCULTwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-06.jpg\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPerennial and Annual Plants\u003C\/h3\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003EPlant selection is key to creating a summer garden that will burst with a wide range of colors from early summer to late fall. You'll see that this summer flower garden is well organized and planned with rows of different types of plants. \u003Cbr \/\u003ESome are showy flowers with long stems and large blooms while others are flower clusters that sit low to the ground. There are many different colors, from white flowers to purple flowers. \u003Cdiv\u003E  \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003EThough some of these are perennial flowers (like the Black Eyed   Susan), John grows them as an annual plant. He will dig up and remove all the   plants at the end of the season. For some, like the dahlias, he will keep the   tubers and replant them in the spring. Knowing that many of these great   flowers will disappear by early fall makes them even more precious. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;    \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KGdKBXxnolo\/YRRYZeMC_QI\/AAAAAAAAprE\/jG6UK53rL8swqUFyt4luF2ItL-1LBychgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-37.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KGdKBXxnolo\/YRRYZeMC_QI\/AAAAAAAAprE\/jG6UK53rL8swqUFyt4luF2ItL-1LBychgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-37.jpg\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBest Summer Flowers\u003C\/h3\u003E   Looking for plants that produce abundant and colorful blooms? These 15 flowers   bloom in the summer months and are sure to cheer up your garden bed. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u0026nbsp;    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9WYda-5Iz6s\/YRQ2ZGFwPiI\/AAAAAAAAppI\/e8fHiCnsFy0RPLOzM_U2HFewHO80XFbRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-19.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"feverfew, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9WYda-5Iz6s\/YRQ2ZGFwPiI\/AAAAAAAAppI\/e8fHiCnsFy0RPLOzM_U2HFewHO80XFbRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-19.jpg\" title=\"feverfew, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E    \u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFeverfew\u003C\/h4\u003E    These small white and yellow daisy-like flowers grow in a compact mound     shape. They are beautiful as a cut flower as their tiny flower heads are a     great way to add filler to an arrangement of larger blooms.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4klTSFzXK3k\/YRQ2YUr9swI\/AAAAAAAApo8\/eDbpX3Po8VQwICUrAtxXYqeEtpLvsel4gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-16.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"common zinnia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1026\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4klTSFzXK3k\/YRQ2YUr9swI\/AAAAAAAApo8\/eDbpX3Po8VQwICUrAtxXYqeEtpLvsel4gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-16.jpg\" title=\"common zinnia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EZinnia\u003C\/h4\u003E  Zinnias are one of the most popular summer flowers. Not only do they come in   brilliant colors, but they require little care and are low maintenance. They   have a long bloom time, from early summer to first frost, and are unsurpassed   as fresh cut flowers. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u0026nbsp;    \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zWguxcxSwDg\/YRQ2SJx-I2I\/AAAAAAAApoI\/gnEORnrMxzc47SMhJ-Yl0iOyI7hRBhpkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-03.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"yarrow, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zWguxcxSwDg\/YRQ2SJx-I2I\/AAAAAAAApoI\/gnEORnrMxzc47SMhJ-Yl0iOyI7hRBhpkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-03.jpg\" title=\"yarrow, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYarrow\u003C\/h4\u003E    \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E      Tall with masses of long-lasting attractive flowers, yarrow is a hardy       plant that does best in direct sunlight. They make a great filler for cut       arrangements.     \u003C\/div\u003E    \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E     \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E      \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ffW_ssT_VbU\/YRQ2YgsrkfI\/AAAAAAAAppA\/i_-3WXpv0YwnDiwpOdAf4KQT0OhQZorZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-17.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Snapdragon, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ffW_ssT_VbU\/YRQ2YgsrkfI\/AAAAAAAAppA\/i_-3WXpv0YwnDiwpOdAf4KQT0OhQZorZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-17.jpg\" title=\"Snapdragon, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E      \u003Cbr \/\u003E      \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESnapdragons\u003C\/h4\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E        \u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESnapdragons are an easy plant to grow. These summer bloomers are a           great plant for cutting gardens as they feature tall stems and come in           a wide array of colors.\u003C\/span\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E        \u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E        \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pWEyXUjPaDs\/YRQ2X1claBI\/AAAAAAAApo0\/AOVcLk6rCb0G_kZfnlHAkMjwu4A3AKbtQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-14.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"globe amaranth, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pWEyXUjPaDs\/YRQ2X1claBI\/AAAAAAAApo0\/AOVcLk6rCb0G_kZfnlHAkMjwu4A3AKbtQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-14.jpg\" title=\"globe amaranth,summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cbr \/\u003E      \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E        \u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EGlobe Amaranth\u003C\/h4\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E          This variety of amaranth is a tropical annual that features           globe-shaped blossoms in a variety of colors. It's compact shape makes           it ideal for garden beds, borders, and rock gardens. Similar to the           strawflower, it features paper-like tubular bracts instead of petals.           It's drought tolerant and can even thrive in dry soil.\u0026nbsp;         \u003C\/div\u003E         \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PU6w8QSSA5I\/YRQ2ZCvggQI\/AAAAAAAAppM\/N63rol7AY4cTLxGKSncQTyb4gfKuFhZBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-20.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"black eyed susan, rudbeckia hirta, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PU6w8QSSA5I\/YRQ2ZCvggQI\/AAAAAAAAppM\/N63rol7AY4cTLxGKSncQTyb4gfKuFhZBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-20.jpg\" title=\"black eyed susan, rudbeckia hirta, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6vph4E2ZCa0\/YRQ2YMOtceI\/AAAAAAAApo4\/eTt2J-ezkxAxFmzz2a6d3zgdBsWvTNsswCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-15.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"rudbeckia hirta orange,summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1018\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6vph4E2ZCa0\/YRQ2YMOtceI\/AAAAAAAApo4\/eTt2J-ezkxAxFmzz2a6d3zgdBsWvTNsswCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-15.jpg\" title=\"rudbeckia hirta horange, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBlack-Eyed Susan\u003C\/h4\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          \u003Cdiv\u003E            Also known as Rudbeckia hirta, these plants come in different             heights, colors, and forms. They are a member of the sunflower             family and similar daisy-like flowers. They feature an intense             autumnal palette of yellows and orange flower colors that look             striking in arrangements.           \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ubbBlz9F0uU\/YRQ2Y21qwCI\/AAAAAAAAppE\/a_0RnSjT-SADWb_6J3b6b-Rbzy4eB5wMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-18.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Salvia greggii, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1035\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ubbBlz9F0uU\/YRQ2Y21qwCI\/AAAAAAAAppE\/a_0RnSjT-SADWb_6J3b6b-Rbzy4eB5wMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-18.jpg\" title=\"Salvia greggii, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESalvia Greggii (Autumn Sage)\u003C\/h4\u003E          \u003Cdiv\u003E            A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, Salvia greggii is a             flowering shrub that works well as a perennial border or long hedge.             It does well in hot climates and full sun.\u0026nbsp;           \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T4v4AWcfdJI\/YRQ2U9APAZI\/AAAAAAAApoc\/wFVcJei0umA1_gsA1I6-WNB00F2uCCBeQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-08.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"strawflower, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"972\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T4v4AWcfdJI\/YRQ2U9APAZI\/AAAAAAAApoc\/wFVcJei0umA1_gsA1I6-WNB00F2uCCBeQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-08.jpg\" title=\"strawflower, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EStrawflower\u003C\/h4\u003E          \u003Cdiv\u003E            Strawflower can bring a wide variety of colors and texture to your             garden. The petals feel papery and work well in dried flower             arrangements. They are also a good candidate for container gardens,             hanging baskets, or border plants around a front porch.           \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E            \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8xdLyFnUZY0\/YRQ2VY_iyCI\/AAAAAAAApog\/aoQ_frhrYREwdaYxgnYT1dPDIkTw0cZOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-09.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Verbena, purpletop vervain, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8xdLyFnUZY0\/YRQ2VY_iyCI\/AAAAAAAApog\/aoQ_frhrYREwdaYxgnYT1dPDIkTw0cZOQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-09.jpg\" title=\"Verbena, purpletop vervain, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Ch4\u003EVerbena\u003C\/h4\u003E          \u003Cdiv\u003E            Purpletop vervain or tall verbena, whatever you call it, there is no             missing this plant. It is a perennial with an upright and open form,             and towers over your other plants. Grown in full sun, it has             clusters of flowers that appear in late spring and attract             butterflies. Planted en masse, it's a beautiful border plant.\u0026nbsp;           \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LXTIwsrzCQc\/YRQ2ZpdIuGI\/AAAAAAAAppQ\/Ouexu6_0Q3QQt7k3A14APZMPFWa6GDWiwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-21.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"China aster matsumoto mix, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LXTIwsrzCQc\/YRQ2ZpdIuGI\/AAAAAAAAppQ\/Ouexu6_0Q3QQt7k3A14APZMPFWa6GDWiwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-21.jpg\" title=\"China aster matsumoto mix, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E          \u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E            China Aster Matsumoto Mix           \u003C\/h4\u003E          \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E            China Asters are hardy plants which make them an excellent choice             for a cutting garden. They feature strong stalks and flowers in             shades of pink, blue, red, and white around a yellow center.\u0026nbsp;           \u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E            \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nx8IVU09jfM\/YRQ2SLRfivI\/AAAAAAAApoE\/wNF9VxITNZ0ZuDLY1qJI61hwQ0n-j7ssACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-01.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Maroon amaranth, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nx8IVU09jfM\/YRQ2SLRfivI\/AAAAAAAApoE\/wNF9VxITNZ0ZuDLY1qJI61hwQ0n-j7ssACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-01.jpg\" title=\"Maroon amaranth, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEPpurSHJTQ\/YRQ3NXj3KfI\/AAAAAAAApps\/XHo1ipCRae0YvON_VB6Oz5liBLqJtHCJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-22.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"golden amaranth, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEPpurSHJTQ\/YRQ3NXj3KfI\/AAAAAAAApps\/XHo1ipCRae0YvON_VB6Oz5liBLqJtHCJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-22.jpg\" title=\"golden amaranth, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAmaranth\u003C\/h4\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          This edible plant produces bountiful seed heads on top of tall stalks.           The long trailing stalks are great for vertical flower arrangements           and can hang or drape around the bottom of the container. This garden           features amaranth in a golden and a deep maroon which are a wonderful           addition to bring color to a garden bed.         \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E            \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GfLh7nETe0Q\/YRQ2UQkW4jI\/AAAAAAAApoY\/Yb9hud1ObTEZYkbKZBPJ0SJHsl1mzbB-gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-07.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GfLh7nETe0Q\/YRQ2UQkW4jI\/AAAAAAAApoY\/Yb9hud1ObTEZYkbKZBPJ0SJHsl1mzbB-gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-07.jpg\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E            \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LG_2YX-9Mu4\/YRRXd6LbnHI\/AAAAAAAApqU\/5mA7RihPi8AlsdYaGw6bi21PRmgtmx53wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-31.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LG_2YX-9Mu4\/YRRXd6LbnHI\/AAAAAAAApqU\/5mA7RihPi8AlsdYaGw6bi21PRmgtmx53wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-31.jpg\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E            \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-14h0cJyKWUs\/YRRXct_ai1I\/AAAAAAAApqA\/oDXPbZn-WiA1ysKCbI07nT9UFsfT7fuWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-26.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-14h0cJyKWUs\/YRRXct_ai1I\/AAAAAAAApqA\/oDXPbZn-WiA1ysKCbI07nT9UFsfT7fuWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-26.jpg\" title=\"summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDahlias\u003C\/h4\u003E          \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E            At the far end of John's garden were my favourite plants, the             dahlias. He planted dozens of varieties and they thrived in the full             sun. I bought some dahlia seedlings from John early this summer and             they are flourishing             \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/one-room-challenge-garden-makeover.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein my own garden\u003C\/a\u003E. While I don't have the names of these dahlia varieties, I hope             you enjoy these photos.\u0026nbsp;           \u003C\/div\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          Dahlias come in a multitude of colours, shapes and sizes. Some are           petite while others are dinner plate size. Pompon or ball dahlias are           the ones I love the most. Their perfectly arranged petals are           breathtaking - nature is beautiful!         \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          \u0026nbsp;            \u003Cbr \/\u003E           \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oys7IFZ-7RE\/YRQ2WXDzRdI\/AAAAAAAApoo\/AdDEpasQ16U2JsDHanPCoqnsZdnrqqOwACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-11.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oys7IFZ-7RE\/YRQ2WXDzRdI\/AAAAAAAApoo\/AdDEpasQ16U2JsDHanPCoqnsZdnrqqOwACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-11.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W_SvNcpph0Q\/YRRXdhjQ7WI\/AAAAAAAApqQ\/uu4OAYk9fd4bEAY1ngZq7Zw-NgvOXLAXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-30.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W_SvNcpph0Q\/YRRXdhjQ7WI\/AAAAAAAApqQ\/uu4OAYk9fd4bEAY1ngZq7Zw-NgvOXLAXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-30.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wq0XsP0U42c\/YRQ2Vi8aJWI\/AAAAAAAApok\/ZxKY6GGO7zw2ciYDHb_bCAO0YrAZkMlJQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-10.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wq0XsP0U42c\/YRQ2Vi8aJWI\/AAAAAAAApok\/ZxKY6GGO7zw2ciYDHb_bCAO0YrAZkMlJQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-10.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U2xrVI6FryU\/YRRXc1u1nvI\/AAAAAAAApqE\/rO_LonBlNpIU7TGKIBjT2mYsSzwpCWYxACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-27.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U2xrVI6FryU\/YRRXc1u1nvI\/AAAAAAAApqE\/rO_LonBlNpIU7TGKIBjT2mYsSzwpCWYxACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-27.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EIfRRZiOpsc\/YRRXb2vmYFI\/AAAAAAAApp4\/7BP0l8oyISsGt5whSwGUYVCBSRw1hWwXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-23.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EIfRRZiOpsc\/YRRXb2vmYFI\/AAAAAAAApp4\/7BP0l8oyISsGt5whSwGUYVCBSRw1hWwXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-23.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6ZsxIBOEpUI\/YRRXe-eH3-I\/AAAAAAAApqk\/a-LUnRyhoe0vxMdHu46pi_3YuywTbQTOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-35.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6ZsxIBOEpUI\/YRRXe-eH3-I\/AAAAAAAApqk\/a-LUnRyhoe0vxMdHu46pi_3YuywTbQTOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-35.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TVXvnrPM-dU\/YRRXcIneJhI\/AAAAAAAApp8\/gnjhP1ntoPgRbrBi47QZqT0Tj4NANzaIgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-24.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TVXvnrPM-dU\/YRRXcIneJhI\/AAAAAAAApp8\/gnjhP1ntoPgRbrBi47QZqT0Tj4NANzaIgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-24.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-caTFCnOOs9k\/YRRXbzQDecI\/AAAAAAAApp0\/Co9RlbLvobs3ldamuKYmA9VDXSVaTtAmQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-25.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-caTFCnOOs9k\/YRRXbzQDecI\/AAAAAAAApp0\/Co9RlbLvobs3ldamuKYmA9VDXSVaTtAmQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-25.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1_CxbsrwTRs\/YRRXeRnhjOI\/AAAAAAAApqY\/iTAtQ1zrng4qnrfhEdBSfk2vYIJ-wBa5ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-32.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1_CxbsrwTRs\/YRRXeRnhjOI\/AAAAAAAApqY\/iTAtQ1zrng4qnrfhEdBSfk2vYIJ-wBa5ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-32.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xzU79_XJagk\/YRRXe9BuhDI\/AAAAAAAApqg\/KZx0obuLiOwyACbhq9Bc-Wb4ZHctpuOMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-34.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xzU79_XJagk\/YRRXe9BuhDI\/AAAAAAAApqg\/KZx0obuLiOwyACbhq9Bc-Wb4ZHctpuOMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-34.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v6_0XSzKm1U\/YRRXc0NylpI\/AAAAAAAApqI\/l5yvH_wTHVk2kqF9CfZEVhVDcRdkkQcrACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-28.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v6_0XSzKm1U\/YRRXc0NylpI\/AAAAAAAApqI\/l5yvH_wTHVk2kqF9CfZEVhVDcRdkkQcrACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-28.jpg\" title=\"dahlia, summer garden flowers, blooming flowers, summer flowers that bloom\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E          \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E                  I hope you enjoyed this tour of John's flower garden. I know I left           inspired to try some new plants in my garden beds next summer!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;        \u003Cbr \/\u003EBut for now, I went home with a vase of dahlias and this container           filled with cut flowers. I've used it to make small arrangements           scattered throughout my home. The flowers are just as stunning in an           arrangement as they were out in the field!         \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cbr \/\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tt1ir3iBVRg\/YRUs9_0fDoI\/AAAAAAAAprk\/r4fUBnKkU-oY4L4oyCnEXLvN0JEVV8xIACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-38.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cut flower arrangement, flowers from a cutting garden, summer garden flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tt1ir3iBVRg\/YRUs9_0fDoI\/AAAAAAAAprk\/r4fUBnKkU-oY4L4oyCnEXLvN0JEVV8xIACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-38.jpg\" title=\"cut flower arrangement, flowers from a cutting garden, summer garden flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E               \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R5rxUIsxrb0\/YRUs9_k_kHI\/AAAAAAAAprc\/RTRvRznjQKYWhl7vkunsj10IYt0Q6ng_ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-39.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cut flower arrangement, flowers from a cutting garden, summer garden flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R5rxUIsxrb0\/YRUs9_k_kHI\/AAAAAAAAprc\/RTRvRznjQKYWhl7vkunsj10IYt0Q6ng_ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-39.jpg\" title=\"cut flower arrangement, flowers from a cutting garden, summer garden flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WUsJ1VdLbvQ\/YRUs9zlaiQI\/AAAAAAAAprg\/6HVa8UdSi7YdFjqJPl3NIVu7y4mw2fjGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-40.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cut flower arrangement, flowers from a cutting garden, summer garden flowers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WUsJ1VdLbvQ\/YRUs9zlaiQI\/AAAAAAAAprg\/6HVa8UdSi7YdFjqJPl3NIVu7y4mw2fjGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/summer-garden-flowers-bloom-40.jpg\" title=\"cut flower arrangement, flowers from a cutting garden, summer garden flowers\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cbr \/\u003E        \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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It's     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/orc-blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Room Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E    day and all around the blogosphere, designers and decorating enthusiasts are     revealing the projects they've been working on for the last eight weeks. So     come on in as I show you our garden makeover. It's a work in progress, as     gardens always are, but I hope you'll enjoy this look at how things are     growing, thriving, and blooming.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E  \u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGarden Makeover\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m22eczDPdjE\/YNJTP1k1eMI\/AAAAAAAApaU\/r3doI8ZmzJYVfpMuIg4XasqwY3aITgeMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-13.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m22eczDPdjE\/YNJTP1k1eMI\/AAAAAAAApaU\/r3doI8ZmzJYVfpMuIg4XasqwY3aITgeMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-13.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  \u003Ci\u003EIf you're new to Rambling Renovators, welcome! My name is Jennifer. I help     people     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ramblingrenovators.lpages.co\/design-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecreate functional and beautiful homes\u003C\/a\u003E, I help brands create digital content strategies, and I've been writing     this blog since 2007. I live with my husband and daughter in Toronto, Canada     in a     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/p\/before-afters.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecentre-plan, mid century colonial style house\u003C\/a\u003E    that we've infused with the fresh traditional style we love. We DIY all our     renovations and have a fondness for architectural details, built-ins, and     classic decor.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECatch up to see what we did week by week:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/one-room-challenge-front-garden-makeover.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 1\u003C\/a\u003E - introducing the garden project\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/one-room-challenge-front-garden-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 2\u003C\/a\u003E - deciding on plant varieties and defining the garden plan\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/planning-cutting-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 3\u003C\/a\u003E - planning the cutting garden\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/hydraulic-fluid-spill-lawn.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 4\u003C\/a\u003E - getting plants in the ground - and dealing with a hydraulic oil spill\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/soaker-hose-system-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 5\u003C\/a\u003E - how to set up a soaker hose system\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/garden-makeover-progress.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 6\u003C\/a\u003E - porch decor and air conditioner fencing ideas\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/orc-week-7-final-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 7\u003C\/a\u003E - final projects and progress\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  One thing I've learned about gardens: once you start, you can't stop. We   originally planned a simple update of the front garden, but with all this time   at home and a desire to get outside, we did a bit of work as well on our back   yard and side garden. Let me show you what we've done. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Front Garden\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  I always love a good Before and After so let's revisit what this exterior   looked like\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/one-room-challenge-front-garden-makeover.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eback in Week 1\u003C\/a\u003E: \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VZT0hYgP-lc\/YNJDbC4ygjI\/AAAAAAAApZE\/BxPJXHhur3M7jlrtncpxwS5SjBA7KoRtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/front-garden-before-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VZT0hYgP-lc\/YNJDbC4ygjI\/AAAAAAAApZE\/BxPJXHhur3M7jlrtncpxwS5SjBA7KoRtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/front-garden-before-3.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DuWrBlj27X0\/YNJDa4WC-2I\/AAAAAAAApZI\/Mu5Hxg5CCzIN2hXyk2f6GWM_z37I9lMUACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/front-garden-before-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"825\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DuWrBlj27X0\/YNJDa4WC-2I\/AAAAAAAApZI\/Mu5Hxg5CCzIN2hXyk2f6GWM_z37I9lMUACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/front-garden-before-1.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  Clearly, our front garden had been neglected for a very long time. We had made   some changes to the exterior over the years, like installing our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2020\/09\/diy-paver-walkway.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY paver walkway\u003C\/a\u003E,   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2017\/09\/front-porch-decorating.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupdating the porch decor\u003C\/a\u003E, and   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2017\/08\/improving-curb-appeal-new-garaga-garage.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echanging the garage door\u003C\/a\u003E, but the landscaping was an intimidating project we were hesitant to tackle. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  What finally got us over the hurdle was enlisting the help of a professional.   We   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/one-room-challenge-front-garden-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsulted a landscape designer\u003C\/a\u003E  who helped us design a front garden plan. As garden newbies, we had no idea   what plants would work together, what spacing plants would need, and how to   create something that looked cohesive and would be interesting and   ever-changing throughout the year. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NIiw7tvTK3A\/YNJTNs1maOI\/AAAAAAAApZw\/t-Bg6XgNITMxCpX3l70Wnx_rFloymsAJACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-04.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NIiw7tvTK3A\/YNJTNs1maOI\/AAAAAAAApZw\/t-Bg6XgNITMxCpX3l70Wnx_rFloymsAJACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-04.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hT73CqpEVGc\/YNJTUPLI-dI\/AAAAAAAApbo\/hMWxmLgF10wLAl6JeuWK8UffIvNjd3ESgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-34.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hT73CqpEVGc\/YNJTUPLI-dI\/AAAAAAAApbo\/hMWxmLgF10wLAl6JeuWK8UffIvNjd3ESgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-34.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--7OFtxq8GMo\/YNJTSHOul_I\/AAAAAAAApbA\/eqG0otEj3LgyWZWDutcigqo2ZlsQTfqbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-24.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--7OFtxq8GMo\/YNJTSHOul_I\/AAAAAAAApbA\/eqG0otEj3LgyWZWDutcigqo2ZlsQTfqbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-24.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  Getting all the plants into the ground took a weekend and I'm happy to report   that everything is growing beautifully. This vignette with the Euonymus   standard, garden rock, and coneflower plant is my favourite. We had to make   some minor adjustments as some of the plants specified were out of stock but   I'm pleased with how everything looks together. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-H1shryvgONQ\/YNJTMbdqCHI\/AAAAAAAApZk\/pAZd0-uwVJYgEZKMAQF7VGpcPX-Vbp1gwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-01.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-H1shryvgONQ\/YNJTMbdqCHI\/AAAAAAAApZk\/pAZd0-uwVJYgEZKMAQF7VGpcPX-Vbp1gwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-01.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u7NVFF7ZJ4s\/YNJTSqqJt7I\/AAAAAAAApbE\/HCXpEjO2EeovIPfU1AQbr-QPO2Q1PjLDACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-25.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u7NVFF7ZJ4s\/YNJTSqqJt7I\/AAAAAAAApbE\/HCXpEjO2EeovIPfU1AQbr-QPO2Q1PjLDACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-25.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  The   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/soaker-hose-system-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esoaker hose system\u003C\/a\u003E  we installed made a huge difference. We've been running it every other day and   with the rain we've had lately, the plants have had their fill. You can see   how the hydrangeas are blooming and everything is growing nice and sturdy. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  We decided against covering the soaker hose with mulch as it would make this   area super difficult to keep clean. We have lots of trees on our property and   they dump a TON of leaves on our front lawn (one year I think we raked 56   garden bags full of leaves!).\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  It'll be much easier to rake the leaves out of this area without the mulch in   the way. For now, things look a bit sparse but once the plants grow bigger and   fuller, the soaker hose won't be as noticeable. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W8LOc1M598M\/YNJTDtU1feI\/AAAAAAAApZg\/jQas1Pa9VgoE6NAoZpn-ZZTbo2XqvBr6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/front-garden-makeover-1.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W8LOc1M598M\/YNJTDtU1feI\/AAAAAAAApZg\/jQas1Pa9VgoE6NAoZpn-ZZTbo2XqvBr6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/front-garden-makeover-1.png\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t042zXR46kI\/YNJTMS_fOWI\/AAAAAAAApZs\/sMs3Dq1yhssyhs_zr751A7W7yfIDFnDbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-03.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t042zXR46kI\/YNJTMS_fOWI\/AAAAAAAApZs\/sMs3Dq1yhssyhs_zr751A7W7yfIDFnDbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-03.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  You might have noticed that we have new sod around the edges of the garden. In   Week 4 of the One Room Challenge, we had an unexpected   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/hydraulic-fluid-spill-lawn.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehydraulic fluid spill\u003C\/a\u003E  across our lawn, garden, driveway, porch, and walkway! The city accepted   liability for the accident but instead of going through the long, drawn-out   claims process, we decided to just go ahead and remediate the situation   ourselves and get reimbursement later. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  We managed to scrub and clean our walkway and driveway and get out most of the   oil stains. We also\u0026nbsp; transplanted a hosta from the backyard to replace   one that died. But the lawn and soil on our front and side lawn were   contaminated and needed to be replaced so a few days ago we got a yard of   dirt, some sod and things are looking much better... except for this: \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_lsz_BR3tq4\/YNJTMegDo4I\/AAAAAAAApZo\/t91082A3pH0_C0X-caGcrXFmMoT_6X1BgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-02.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"716\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_lsz_BR3tq4\/YNJTMegDo4I\/AAAAAAAApZo\/t91082A3pH0_C0X-caGcrXFmMoT_6X1BgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-02.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  This is what happens when you forget you're taking photos of your house and   order dirt. Ha! At least the bag coordinates with the porch dcor. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFront Porch Decor\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aAlil9pO3Pg\/YNJTStPtGjI\/AAAAAAAApbI\/3AIi7j6vLSchJji8y-SvWud0iAC39WrcQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-26.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aAlil9pO3Pg\/YNJTStPtGjI\/AAAAAAAApbI\/3AIi7j6vLSchJji8y-SvWud0iAC39WrcQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-26.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yI8n57z6G3g\/YNJTO3mMWwI\/AAAAAAAApaA\/4d53l4jhDoQ9z82IPaGh9KCAJB3eQNG7gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-08.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"750\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yI8n57z6G3g\/YNJTO3mMWwI\/AAAAAAAApaA\/4d53l4jhDoQ9z82IPaGh9KCAJB3eQNG7gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-08.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  To go with the new front garden, I livened up the porch decor as well. I   usually decorate with calm and classic neutrals but for some reason, I was   craving bolder colours and pattern.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  I designed this   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redbubble.com\/shop\/ap\/79433188\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epreppy green and blue diagonal stripe pillow\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and went from there. The black bench was spray painted white and I put   a graphic tropical mat on the floor. I kept the other accents in tones of wood   and black. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3HGddPwbfd0\/YNJTPbXYlfI\/AAAAAAAApaM\/R33Oj1X0vNk_qdOlJ8_9MP9jxfgwqMVNACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-11.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"712\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3HGddPwbfd0\/YNJTPbXYlfI\/AAAAAAAApaM\/R33Oj1X0vNk_qdOlJ8_9MP9jxfgwqMVNACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-11.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k8k14ofNf90\/YNJTSuh_kjI\/AAAAAAAApbM\/__gS8WhBOfEBgn9MG4qaFujMulLbvN2DgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-27.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"celtic green benjamin moore, green front door\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k8k14ofNf90\/YNJTSuh_kjI\/AAAAAAAApbM\/__gS8WhBOfEBgn9MG4qaFujMulLbvN2DgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-27.jpg\" title=\"celtic green benjamin moore, green front door\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  The front door also got a new coat of paint (Celtic Green by Benjamin Moore).   It's a classic, saturated green that works well with the bold accessories. The glass storm door creates glare but the mid-tone green is still visible, which is   what I was hoping for.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mG_thnHwiXw\/YNJTQK072lI\/AAAAAAAApac\/Vf433XOxIRsvwaFH5QV2Ts1oWoLD_AvNwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-15.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mG_thnHwiXw\/YNJTQK072lI\/AAAAAAAApac\/Vf433XOxIRsvwaFH5QV2Ts1oWoLD_AvNwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-15.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  Oh hey, it's me, coordinating with my porch. Dress is from   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+5hQbf61tz5gVPkgFPnazXQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E  and I expect to be wearing it all summer. Green is definitely a colour I love for summer, in decor and wardrobe.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-lNcYooeqQ\/YNJTTY1NB8I\/AAAAAAAApbY\/1SJv--bx14kwgrmqKdrLJpBhVUsz7ov0ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-30.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-lNcYooeqQ\/YNJTTY1NB8I\/AAAAAAAApbY\/1SJv--bx14kwgrmqKdrLJpBhVUsz7ov0ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-30.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vi-o66MAWMA\/YNJTDWqDbGI\/AAAAAAAApZc\/Df1yLL1ny_kXvBlVOtrfJn9J_kqWbv1jwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1200\/front-garden-makeover-2.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vi-o66MAWMA\/YNJTDWqDbGI\/AAAAAAAApZc\/Df1yLL1ny_kXvBlVOtrfJn9J_kqWbv1jwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/front-garden-makeover-2.png\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDIY Air Conditioner Fence\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E  We also took the opportunity to deal with this eyesore on the side of our   house. Our house sits on a corner so this side faces the sidewalk. I'm not a   fan of the ivy, and the patched vinyl siding needs to be replaced, but for   now, our focus was on the unattractive air conditioning unit. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M1buH7yiaTM\/YNJDb-oXysI\/AAAAAAAApZM\/0Km3jaSYbj4aBqDxIKXN47z7J-IOKijOwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/front-garden-before-5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M1buH7yiaTM\/YNJDb-oXysI\/AAAAAAAApZM\/0Km3jaSYbj4aBqDxIKXN47z7J-IOKijOwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/front-garden-before-5.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aXq9ZimEzOo\/YNJTR5SSIOI\/AAAAAAAApa8\/0xOYZZfuQAQX9ayM8ysRx-GBlXw4NtfBACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-23.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"air conditioner fence, diy air conditioner fence, how to hide air conditioner\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aXq9ZimEzOo\/YNJTR5SSIOI\/AAAAAAAApa8\/0xOYZZfuQAQX9ayM8ysRx-GBlXw4NtfBACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-23.jpg\" title=\"air conditioner fence, diy air conditioner fence, how to hide air conditioner\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    Much better! This was a super quick and easy DIY solution. I designed the     fence, Sean figured out the measurements and built it in four hours, and I     painted it.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    We also planted four viburnum shrubs in the ivy. I paired two All That     Glitters and two All That Glows varieties. They will pollinate one another,     producing white flowers and then blue fruit in the fall.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hzXpzBqPM1U\/YNJxGx4K96I\/AAAAAAAApcI\/vrMKaLXHOUo5JcfzPYaqRM99fkW4vyY_gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-31.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"all that glitters viburnum, all that glows viburnum\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hzXpzBqPM1U\/YNJxGx4K96I\/AAAAAAAApcI\/vrMKaLXHOUo5JcfzPYaqRM99fkW4vyY_gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-31.jpg\" title=\"all that glitters viburnum, all that glows viburnum\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QRcOEIElu5A\/YNJTTmyw-YI\/AAAAAAAApbg\/IK55YkYzda0d0ZKIsufkPmz3_xxQ05LjQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-32.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QRcOEIElu5A\/YNJTTmyw-YI\/AAAAAAAApbg\/IK55YkYzda0d0ZKIsufkPmz3_xxQ05LjQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-32.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    I was thinking this fence would look cute with a wreath and twinkle lights     on it in the winter. The only bad thing about this new fence? It's making     all of our other fences look tired and in need of repainting, lol.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RCz_ZsV5lgs\/YNJxG-XUGEI\/AAAAAAAApcQ\/UOBVORd2ghsTqyO-rgt3n7skch807B3bwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-37.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"air conditioner fence, diy air conditioner fence, how to hide air conditioner\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RCz_ZsV5lgs\/YNJxG-XUGEI\/AAAAAAAApcQ\/UOBVORd2ghsTqyO-rgt3n7skch807B3bwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-37.jpg\" title=\"air conditioner fence, diy air conditioner fence, how to hide air conditioner\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0U0va0UbGlI\/YNJxGyPEPuI\/AAAAAAAApcM\/YzM_LU9WPGMRmYKBcpucheySqNlORr8XwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-36.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0U0va0UbGlI\/YNJxGyPEPuI\/AAAAAAAApcM\/YzM_LU9WPGMRmYKBcpucheySqNlORr8XwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-36.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    I can't wait to see these plants fill out over the years. For now, I'll     enjoy what we have and celebrate that we haven't killed anything yet!   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    Those are the changes in the front garden. Let's see what's happening in the     backyard.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA Cutting Garden\u003C\/h3\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WrQWoVJ0SZc\/YNJTRcqOg1I\/AAAAAAAApas\/icCMO0oC8Fo09lIaXWoCW4R0Nxdu3TYfACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-19.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WrQWoVJ0SZc\/YNJTRcqOg1I\/AAAAAAAApas\/icCMO0oC8Fo09lIaXWoCW4R0Nxdu3TYfACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-19.jpg\" title=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YWV2JOsT8_U\/YNJTRabuyhI\/AAAAAAAApaw\/TqI_SrTUJWsbaKaJ7foNsAfDpVHF5YM5wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-20.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YWV2JOsT8_U\/YNJTRabuyhI\/AAAAAAAApaw\/TqI_SrTUJWsbaKaJ7foNsAfDpVHF5YM5wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-20.jpg\" title=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hyYTbRj3Jl0\/YNJTQloXklI\/AAAAAAAApag\/cZvUpgAlas48b1RiAC6qqMPyEgdmMMmNQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-16.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hyYTbRj3Jl0\/YNJTQloXklI\/AAAAAAAApag\/cZvUpgAlas48b1RiAC6qqMPyEgdmMMmNQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-16.jpg\" title=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    In Week 3, I decided to take this neglected and overgrown area beside our     garage and     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/planning-cutting-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eturn it into a cutting garden\u003C\/a\u003E. Yet again, Mother Nature and our soaker hose system have worked wonders     here.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    The plants are growing wild and tall and here's where I fully admit I'm a     beginner and made mistakes. I should have spaced some of the plants out more     and gave them room to grow. The dahlias and Moonshine yarrow are feeling a     bit cramped, the sweet peas are not the variety I thought they were, and I     think the water may have caused the poppy seeds to pool in a small     area.   \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    But things are growing, thriving even, so I will find joy in how we     transformed this ugly patch of dirt and rocks into a usuable garden. I can't wait for things to bloom and create flower arrangements from my garden.\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z2aNQUXIusM\/YNJ69c3eToI\/AAAAAAAApcg\/7ALt8QL1XwwRLCyup0pNupDIFFZdgRjWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/back-garden-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"825\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z2aNQUXIusM\/YNJ69c3eToI\/AAAAAAAApcg\/7ALt8QL1XwwRLCyup0pNupDIFFZdgRjWgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/back-garden-6.jpg\" title=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2awJSyfc6KA\/YNJTOFZmG4I\/AAAAAAAApZ0\/t4jzC9bNFo8LQidxKGm6YyoJtZ3xmrAWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-05.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"748\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2awJSyfc6KA\/YNJTOFZmG4I\/AAAAAAAApZ0\/t4jzC9bNFo8LQidxKGm6YyoJtZ3xmrAWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-05.jpg\" title=\"diy cutting garden, cutting garden layout, how to grow a cutting garden\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI had tried growing a cutting garden, why not grow some vegetables too? This beautiful pot deserved to be filled with something special. I decided to plant a tomato plant, geraniums, purple flowering ground cover, and herbs in it and I have to say, I love how it turned out!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6kNbFtP7Wzo\/YNJTTGiikDI\/AAAAAAAApbU\/wktzXw74DqE1o0Gr1lRF6jpCnJewHDqEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-29.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"tomato plant in planter, tomato plant and geraniums, tomato plant urn\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6kNbFtP7Wzo\/YNJTTGiikDI\/AAAAAAAApbU\/wktzXw74DqE1o0Gr1lRF6jpCnJewHDqEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-29.jpg\" title=\"tomato plant in planter, tomato plant and geraniums, tomato plant urn\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--pT2CSGnnlI\/YNJTRDIq2uI\/AAAAAAAApao\/QzxRGvIRzygULosv3VQ4RF_vtMSDuKuHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-makeover-18.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"tomato plant in planter, tomato plant and geraniums, tomato plant urn\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--pT2CSGnnlI\/YNJTRDIq2uI\/AAAAAAAApao\/QzxRGvIRzygULosv3VQ4RF_vtMSDuKuHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-18.jpg\" title=\"tomato plant in planter, tomato plant and geraniums, tomato plant urn\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EIs it wrong to mix plants and vegetables? I wasn't sure but I did it anyway. Fortunately, I found out that geraniums and tomato plants are compatible.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESadly, a squirrel or other critter decided to dig up the basil that I had here, and the rosemary is not doing so well. Let's hope those tomatoes hold on and keep growing!\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0M9KmvbihVM\/YNJTOJnZUFI\/AAAAAAAApZ4\/XN0fEReVQoUkuZgWnxyO48riTF23LyRHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-06.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0M9KmvbihVM\/YNJTOJnZUFI\/AAAAAAAApZ4\/XN0fEReVQoUkuZgWnxyO48riTF23LyRHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-06.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OMGXy36n7fY\/YNJTOReg-bI\/AAAAAAAApZ8\/y7UAKi5-T90qcKi6-XZ6nolzshIebQvGwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-07.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OMGXy36n7fY\/YNJTOReg-bI\/AAAAAAAApZ8\/y7UAKi5-T90qcKi6-XZ6nolzshIebQvGwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-07.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe cutting garden provides a nice view when sitting at our outdoor dining table. We used to have the dining set situated on our deck (to the right of this photo) but sitting it on the stone patio beneath the trees is so much more pleasant.\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI hope you've enjoyed the tour of our gardens. This may have not been a difficult project but we learned so much. Best of all, I'm no longer afraid of my garden!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOne more Before and After...\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XuADSeXEcXs\/YNJDa2okt4I\/AAAAAAAApZA\/Bz3ETfBpl3EQjuXYJHgbCnLafflfdZMPgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/front-garden-before-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"825\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XuADSeXEcXs\/YNJDa2okt4I\/AAAAAAAApZA\/Bz3ETfBpl3EQjuXYJHgbCnLafflfdZMPgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/front-garden-before-2.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-odl1JgqS1Gg\/YNJTPXA0uDI\/AAAAAAAApaI\/pVT0PhE6kkg7bejac1dVGd-nVEnGnfekQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-10.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-odl1JgqS1Gg\/YNJTPXA0uDI\/AAAAAAAApaI\/pVT0PhE6kkg7bejac1dVGd-nVEnGnfekQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-10.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAhhh, so satisfying. Thank you for following along on this garden transformation! Head over to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/orc-blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Room Challenge blog\u003C\/a\u003E to see more amazing and inspiring projects.\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-76wRwQ6mKcE\/YNJTPgkymAI\/AAAAAAAApaQ\/qAjkz1R6fEEu-wSUunEftUQHNB793otKQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-garden-makeover-12.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"734\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-76wRwQ6mKcE\/YNJTPgkymAI\/AAAAAAAApaQ\/qAjkz1R6fEEu-wSUunEftUQHNB793otKQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-makeover-12.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover, shady front garden, garden makeover, front garden layout\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eBiXhqYfvuI\/YNKCOHdhE3I\/AAAAAAAApco\/UGTEw0Nvj2sIykPx49YEVmbhHRJwstVOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/ORC-Black-400x204.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"204\" data-original-width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eBiXhqYfvuI\/YNKCOHdhE3I\/AAAAAAAApco\/UGTEw0Nvj2sIykPx49YEVmbhHRJwstVOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/ORC-Black-400x204.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"hs-body-level-container\" strategyname=\"Blogger\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/7039166551555331018\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/one-room-challenge-garden-makeover.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/7039166551555331018"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/7039166551555331018"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/one-room-challenge-garden-makeover.html","title":"One Room Challenge: The Garden Makeover Reveal"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m22eczDPdjE\/YNJTP1k1eMI\/AAAAAAAApaU\/r3doI8ZmzJYVfpMuIg4XasqwY3aITgeMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/orc-garden-makeover-13.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-551420169769622565"},"published":{"$t":"2021-06-16T05:30:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-06-16T05:30:00.399-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden and patio"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"one room challenge"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"ORC Week 7: Final Projects"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E  This is it friends. It's Week 7 which means it's only one week until the   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/blog\/orcspring2021wk6\"\u003EOne Room Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E  project reveals. We still have a few things to do but we've got most of our   projects complete or underway. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith the city FINALLY opening up after lockdown, we were able to get to Home Depot and do our last curbside pickup and grab a few things in store. Let's see where things are at! \u003Cdiv\u003E  \u0026nbsp;   \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E    \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E      \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M6RTWqmHp2E\/YMj9vjYuL5I\/AAAAAAAApXQ\/GdFwE3zB704hq0czYwOqgRJqZ6UWl02RgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-progress-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M6RTWqmHp2E\/YMj9vjYuL5I\/AAAAAAAApXQ\/GdFwE3zB704hq0czYwOqgRJqZ6UWl02RgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-progress-4.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E    \u003C\/div\u003E    \u003Cdiv\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E        I can't believe how much our plants are flourishing. Here's a peek at         the Annabelle hydrangeas. They have filled out, are nice and strong and         are displaying lots of blooms. I was concerned that the ones closest to         our front door had too much shade but they're growing nicely too.       \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E        The bench got painted which was a quick and rewarding project. I used         \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.ca\/product\/rust-oleum-universal-spray-paint-and-primer-in-one-in-satin-white-340-g-aerosol\/1000520481\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERust-Oleum Universal Spray Paint And Primer in One in Satin White\u003C\/a\u003E        which sadly I won't recommend. The finish turned out fine but the two         spray cans I used were a mess with paint dripping from out of the         trigger and the spray head getting clogged often.\u0026nbsp;       \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E        \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E          \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ijNfAl8aPxc\/YMj9vyW8a-I\/AAAAAAAApXU\/67t4RD2dBRUpspHbowQnYkkwrLKtsU_cACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-progress-5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ijNfAl8aPxc\/YMj9vyW8a-I\/AAAAAAAApXU\/67t4RD2dBRUpspHbowQnYkkwrLKtsU_cACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-progress-5.jpg\" title=\"painted white outdoor bench\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E        \u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E        \u003Cdiv\u003E          The bench looks good with the new outdoor rug which I'm giving you           just a sneak peek at. Here's the trouble with buying things online:           sometimes they don't look or feel exactly the way you were expecting           them to. Such is the case with this outdoor rug. Is it the material I           was expecting? No. Does it look like the way I wanted it to? Yes. Do I           have the time or inclination to find something better? No. Was the           price right? Yes. And so I find myself opting for a \"good enough\"           solution for now.\u0026nbsp;         \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E        \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SFhHXFuZqz4\/YMkFf6DmUpI\/AAAAAAAApXo\/dKlgMjQ30fgTuD9JIZxc7J_tqOKpB1BsgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-progress-7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy air conditioner fence\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1104\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SFhHXFuZqz4\/YMkFf6DmUpI\/AAAAAAAApXo\/dKlgMjQ30fgTuD9JIZxc7J_tqOKpB1BsgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-progress-7.jpg\" title=\"diy air conditioner fence\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cbr \/\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E        Building of the air conditioner fence is also underway. Can you understand Sean's sketch of design? This is a fairly         simple project. It'll be made using fence post for the corners, frames         made out of 2 x 4's, and fence boards hung vertically in between. The sketch at the bottom is a section of how the fence boards and frames will intersect.\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E        Lastly, I've just picked up paint for the front door. I'm going with one         of these colours. Can you guess which one?       \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E        \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9S7uEJ5td_k\/YMj9v_BJKDI\/AAAAAAAApXY\/fJjO1Tm4REsEDGObmzlfQwNBD7IuJl35gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-progress-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9S7uEJ5td_k\/YMj9v_BJKDI\/AAAAAAAApXY\/fJjO1Tm4REsEDGObmzlfQwNBD7IuJl35gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-progress-6.jpg\" title=\"benjamin moore green for front door\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E        We have a storm door which unfortunately cuts out most of the light and         reflection. It tends to make dark colours look even darker so I've picked something that is a bit more vibrant than I would usually go for.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E        And here's one thing that won't get fixed...       \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E        \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_wgzsiVTN8\/YMj9u2t7BwI\/AAAAAAAApXI\/1xOZ6Xjh_VQXViyCmos4tmnRK0wNWzUYACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-progress-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_wgzsiVTN8\/YMj9u2t7BwI\/AAAAAAAApXI\/1xOZ6Xjh_VQXViyCmos4tmnRK0wNWzUYACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-progress-1.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cbr \/\u003E      \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E        \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g8nQKtYbjN8\/YMj9uzzd2kI\/AAAAAAAApXM\/om8Eb_0LwpgQrmM7lEI7_m_MZi2LgqPLgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-garden-progress-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front garden makeover\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g8nQKtYbjN8\/YMj9uzzd2kI\/AAAAAAAApXM\/om8Eb_0LwpgQrmM7lEI7_m_MZi2LgqPLgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-garden-progress-2.jpg\" title=\"front garden makeover\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E      \u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cbr \/\u003E      \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E        If you recall, in         \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/hydraulic-fluid-spill-lawn.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWeek 4 we had an unexpected accident\u003C\/a\u003E        where a city truck that was cutting the city-owned tree at the front of         our house suddenly sprung a leak and sprayed hydraulic fluid across our         porch, walkway, some of our plants, driveway, and side lawn.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELuckily, with some power washing and scrubbing we were able to get the oil out of our porch and walkway. The drive still looks a bit discoloured and some of our grass and contaminated soil definitely need to be replaced.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBut even though it was clearly the city's fault, it's a case of do we try and fix it ourselves and get reimbursed by the city, or go through the claims process and gather estimates to have the driveway cleaned and the grass replaced. It's probably easier and yet also more hassle to fix it ourselves. Fixing it would also mean we'd have to stick close to home (ie. not at the cottage) to tend and water any sod or grass seed we put it. Things like this are never easy, are they?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJoin me back here next week to see the final garden reveal. Check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/orc-blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Room Challenge blog\u003C\/a\u003E to see how other participants are doing.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GnQOotsKOgg\/YMkIyhYt_CI\/AAAAAAAApX0\/7P97o_tw58gkQ1kud_J62n_5PSn-PbziACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/ORC-Gold-400x212.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"212\" data-original-width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GnQOotsKOgg\/YMkIyhYt_CI\/AAAAAAAApX0\/7P97o_tw58gkQ1kud_J62n_5PSn-PbziACLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/ORC-Gold-400x212.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E      \u003Cdiv class=\"hs-body-level-container\" strategyname=\"Blogger\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E    \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/551420169769622565\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/orc-week-7-final-projects.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/551420169769622565"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/551420169769622565"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/orc-week-7-final-projects.html","title":"ORC Week 7: Final Projects"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M6RTWqmHp2E\/YMj9vjYuL5I\/AAAAAAAApXQ\/GdFwE3zB704hq0czYwOqgRJqZ6UWl02RgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/orc-garden-progress-4.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-93621595078893150"},"published":{"$t":"2021-06-09T21:30:00.007-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-06-09T21:30:00.259-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden and patio"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"one room challenge"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"ORC Week 6: Garden Makeover Progress and Lockdown Fatigue"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E  How can Week 6 of the 8-week   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/orc-blog\"\u003EOne Room Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E  already be here? We're getting down to the finish and I have to admit, we're   losing momentum. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Ci\u003EIf you're new to Rambling Renovators, welcome! My name is Jennifer. I     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ramblingrenovators.lpages.co\/design-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edesign functional and beautiful spaces\u003C\/a\u003E, I help brands create digital content strategies, and I've been writing     this blog since 2007. I live with my husband and daughter in Toronto, Canada     in a     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/p\/before-afters.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecentre-plan, colonial style house\u003C\/a\u003E    that we've infused with the fresh traditional style we love. We DIY all our     renovations and have a fondness for architectural details, built-ins, and     classic decor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  See what we've done so far on our One Room Challenge garden makeover project   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/search\/label\/one%20room%20challenge?max-results=6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D9XenUqR6XY\/YMFhIk4JNeI\/AAAAAAAApUI\/VmZ3T8FnKy8ByWkqmmmlwspKHFOGMtWtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-back-garden-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cutting garden progress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D9XenUqR6XY\/YMFhIk4JNeI\/AAAAAAAApUI\/VmZ3T8FnKy8ByWkqmmmlwspKHFOGMtWtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-back-garden-2.jpg\" title=\"cutting garden progress\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGarden Progress\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Let's start with where things are at. First off, the front garden is thriving! We   escaped to our cottage for a few days and put our faith in the newly installed   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/soaker-hose-system-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esoaker hose system\u003C\/a\u003E to keep our plants alive while we were gone. It   performed just as we hoped. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Everything is looking lush and green (and I need to get in the garden to pull   out the weeds that are thriving too). There is new growth on all of the   plants. The hydrangeas are starting to grow blooms, the coneflowers are nice   and tall, and the stonecrops are well established and sturdy. We also seeded   the grass and it has started to grow in, creating a nice, clean edge to the   garden. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2RWDitcaofo\/YMFaM3v441I\/AAAAAAAApT8\/LhZicdjQDqooFsrkxLgS17QQv83mX21bwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/ORC-garden.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"garden progress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"724\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2RWDitcaofo\/YMFaM3v441I\/AAAAAAAApT8\/LhZicdjQDqooFsrkxLgS17QQv83mX21bwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/ORC-garden.jpg\" title=\"garden progress\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  We've had the soaker hose on a daily cycle, running for 15 mins in the front   garden and 10 mins in the back garden. This week, I'll be switching the timer   over to a 2 day cycle and extend the times to 20mins and 15mins respectively.   We'll water the plants less frequently but more deeply.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm undecided if we will cover the soaker hose with mulch or not. Mulch helps keep the water from evaporating and prevents the hose from being damaged by the sun, but we have lots of trees on our property. Trying to rake this area in the fall when all the leaves have fallen will be very difficult if mulch is in place. But mulch does make the garden look more complete aesthetically so that is something to consider too.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CNw1NIdXKb4\/YMFg5lT-tJI\/AAAAAAAApUE\/e5RRmcjDXns7Xoa2OH_K1Svn1RXTc6kRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1100\/orc-back-garden.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cutting garden progress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"712\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CNw1NIdXKb4\/YMFg5lT-tJI\/AAAAAAAApUE\/e5RRmcjDXns7Xoa2OH_K1Svn1RXTc6kRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-back-garden.jpg\" title=\"cutting garden progress\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  The back garden is looking so good as well. My dahlia tubers have started to grow and the transplanted hydrangea is doing well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy zinnia and poppy seedlings are   flourishing. I'll have to thin the poppies (bottom of this next photo) soon so they won't be too cramped.   For that matter, I'll have to thin the zinnias as well. I really thought I   spaced those seeds out more but perhaps the watering has transported them. I'll also   plant my last remaining little area in this cutting garden with more zinnias   to get successive flowers later this summer. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tn7MknXGRS4\/YMFimRq_zlI\/AAAAAAAApUU\/V7iL-NswxXAUYZlrxREARiLZGHNkIYtuwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/orc-back-garden-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cutting garden\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tn7MknXGRS4\/YMFimRq_zlI\/AAAAAAAApUU\/V7iL-NswxXAUYZlrxREARiLZGHNkIYtuwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/orc-back-garden-3.jpg\" title=\"cutting garden\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  So what's left to do? We have a few more tasks to complete, but to tell you   the truth, we are quickly losing energy.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDIYing in a Pandemic\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy city of Toronto entered its THIRD lockdown in early April. We were under a   stay-at-home order until June 2nd. That meant only leaving home for essentials   like groceries and doctor appointments. It also meant that stores like Home   Depot (non-essential stores) have and continue to be open ONLY for curbside   pickup.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Getting anything house-related done from buying screws to shopping for plumbing parts has   been impossible. Now we're moving into a 3-stage reopening plan. The earliest   stores will be open to in-store traffic is June 14th. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  We still have some To Do's still on our list before this makeover can be   revealed. They involve getting lumber, getting paint, getting a rug and   accessories... and I have absolutely no desire to do that online and via   curbside.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  I've decided not to stress about it so here's the list of projects we have yet   to accomplish. I have no idea if we'll complete them before the 8 weeks is up   on June 24th! \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q2hkMViGgMw\/YMFP6kUO8BI\/AAAAAAAApTM\/T6TNMQXg7VU-E-fj1AnOd9I0ozdl9b0SgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1024\/front-porch-decor-orc.001.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"front porch preppy decor, front porch decor, front porch decor accessories\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q2hkMViGgMw\/YMFP6kUO8BI\/AAAAAAAApTM\/T6TNMQXg7VU-E-fj1AnOd9I0ozdl9b0SgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/front-porch-decor-orc.001.jpeg\" title=\"front porch preppy decor, front porch decor, front porch decor accessories\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFront Porch Decor\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  I'd like to spruce up our front porch decor. First up is   \u003Cb\u003Epainting the front door\u003C\/b\u003E. I envision a dark saturated green like   Benjamin Moore   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Te8VTZ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHunter Green\u003C\/a\u003E,   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3zfmi6L\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEssex Green\u003C\/a\u003E,   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/354rvjV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELafayette Green\u003C\/a\u003E, or   something more grass green like Benjamin Moore   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wc62RU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBalsam\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  I've   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2017\/09\/front-porch-decorating.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epainted this front door\u003C\/a\u003E  a few times now and find that it works best with a midtone to deeper colour.   However, if it's too dark, and because the door is a solid slab with no   window, it can look like a black hole at night. Something dark (but not too   dark) and in a high gloss finish should add the pizzazz I'm looking for. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Another task is to \u003Cb\u003Espray paint our existing outdoor bench white\u003C\/b\u003E. The   black bench has always sort of faded into the black shutters and red brick.   Painting the bench white will make it more noticeable and brighter. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Lastly, I'll \u003Cb\u003Eenhance the preppy appeal with accessories\u003C\/b\u003E. A   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehomedepotca.2t23.net\/jWRNKb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etropical rug\u003C\/a\u003E, a traditional coir   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehomedepotca.2t23.net\/e4n3d6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoutdoor mat\u003C\/a\u003E, and a   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redbubble.com\/i\/throw-pillow\/Preppy-Green-Blue-White-Diagonal-by-RR-Shop\/79433188.5X2YF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ediagonal stripe pillow\u003C\/a\u003E  I designed will tie in the green door colour and give us added curb appeal.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wJ_hYG1fTgY\/YMFYwaQZ3-I\/AAAAAAAApT0\/AtPSpTFkSTMf35LY0dP4ltL1qXm1MrLSQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1467\/air-conditioner-cover.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"air conditioner cover\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1467\" data-original-width=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wJ_hYG1fTgY\/YMFYwaQZ3-I\/AAAAAAAApT0\/AtPSpTFkSTMf35LY0dP4ltL1qXm1MrLSQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/air-conditioner-cover.jpg\" title=\"air conditioner cover\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAir Conditioner Cover\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  One last project to complete is to build a DIY air conditioner cover. The air   conditioner is a bit of an eyesore on the side of our house facing the street. I'd like to have a fence around it that looks similar to our white fence on either side of our property. Here's a few inspirational pics I've gathered. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4c_I3ICBfQg\/YMFXRNqwBmI\/AAAAAAAApTY\/StyZxCtnMWEAQavnxQ5ZunjCO5kFpGARwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s821\/51irrqFi4SL._AC_SL1000_.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"821\" data-original-width=\"780\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4c_I3ICBfQg\/YMFXRNqwBmI\/AAAAAAAApTY\/StyZxCtnMWEAQavnxQ5ZunjCO5kFpGARwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/51irrqFi4SL._AC_SL1000_.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3g8IVCf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOutdoor Essentials Vinyl Privacy Corner Accent Fence\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VILdEcl0ejI\/YMFXRHalI9I\/AAAAAAAApTU\/stYHMLT2QWYqSTtdxhumBHVuwrzb-2-CACLcBGAsYHQ\/s700\/2018_11_f_provincetown_1000x1000_kevin-berry_2.1547147209.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"700\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VILdEcl0ejI\/YMFXRHalI9I\/AAAAAAAApTU\/stYHMLT2QWYqSTtdxhumBHVuwrzb-2-CACLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/2018_11_f_provincetown_1000x1000_kevin-berry_2.1547147209.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weatherables.com\/products\/vinyl-fencing\/vinyl-picket-fencing\/provincetown\/5.html#\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVinyl Picket Fence\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nRxnOzBrieE\/YMFXweuYpBI\/AAAAAAAApTk\/gCU7DVk_w_AZqUhWgza-UG2B1vC_E3nMgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1200\/61teb5-ZbhL._AC_SL1200_.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"961\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nRxnOzBrieE\/YMFXweuYpBI\/AAAAAAAApTk\/gCU7DVk_w_AZqUhWgza-UG2B1vC_E3nMgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/61teb5-ZbhL._AC_SL1200_.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wcG00Z\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGigantex Picket Fence\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NPyZikRhW6o\/YMFYFzTTHaI\/AAAAAAAApTs\/DMlGaSkWT2UczDc3NJqTgtMlVtZR05CxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/71tGxDAzwXS._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NPyZikRhW6o\/YMFYFzTTHaI\/AAAAAAAApTs\/DMlGaSkWT2UczDc3NJqTgtMlVtZR05CxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/71tGxDAzwXS._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SmhWKt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETOOCA Privacy fencing kit\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Sean prefers to wait until the stores open before he gets the lumber. Let's   hope we do move out of this lockdown once and for all and we can get this   project done! \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Now head over to the   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/orc-blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Room Challenge blog\u003C\/a\u003E  to see how other guest participants are coming along with their projects. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iZvlS4aTPO8\/YMFPkaKKPZI\/AAAAAAAApTA\/n8WMbrTD_KUXWqdoHleiGBHQ4L9g0TDMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/ORC-Black-400x204.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"204\" data-original-width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iZvlS4aTPO8\/YMFPkaKKPZI\/AAAAAAAApTA\/n8WMbrTD_KUXWqdoHleiGBHQ4L9g0TDMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/ORC-Black-400x204.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv class=\"hs-body-level-container\" strategyname=\"Blogger\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/93621595078893150\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/garden-makeover-progress.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/93621595078893150"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/93621595078893150"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/garden-makeover-progress.html","title":"ORC Week 6: Garden Makeover Progress and Lockdown Fatigue"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D9XenUqR6XY\/YMFhIk4JNeI\/AAAAAAAApUI\/VmZ3T8FnKy8ByWkqmmmlwspKHFOGMtWtwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/orc-back-garden-2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5982626037063072560.post-2970317701510236587"},"published":{"$t":"2021-06-02T05:30:00.004-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-06-03T16:42:05.072-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"building projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY Tips and Advice"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden and patio"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"one room challenge"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To Set Up A Soaker Hose System For The Garden"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E  It's Week 5 of the One Room Challenge and things are progressing nicely with   our garden project. Despite the   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/05\/hydraulic-fluid-spill-lawn.html\"\u003Eunfortunate events that happened last week\u003C\/a\u003E, we're moving on. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Ci\u003EIf you're new to Rambling Renovators, welcome! My name is Jennifer. I     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ramblingrenovators.lpages.co\/design-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehelp people create functional and beautiful homes\u003C\/a\u003E, I help brands create digital content strategies, and I've been writing     this blog since 2007. I live with my husband and daughter in Toronto, Canada     in a     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/p\/before-afters.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecentre-plan, mid century colonial style house\u003C\/a\u003E    that we've infused with the fresh traditional style we love. We DIY all our     renovations and have a fondness for architectural details, built-ins, and     classic decor.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ueOnNZHftzE\/YLVGE2dYEAI\/AAAAAAAApE8\/SPB4RhiM72wsXjnV-faE8CDB8xcSee74QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ueOnNZHftzE\/YLVGE2dYEAI\/AAAAAAAApE8\/SPB4RhiM72wsXjnV-faE8CDB8xcSee74QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-3.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AIAj9gMkGSA\/YLVLTRl0D9I\/AAAAAAAApF0\/NFLnbYUL_hUryHt29bd9Gpacr5OIly6WwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1653\/soaker-hose-system-garden.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"soaker hose system for the garden, soaker hose irrigation, garden soaker hose, how to set up a soaker hose system\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1653\" data-original-width=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AIAj9gMkGSA\/YLVLTRl0D9I\/AAAAAAAApF0\/NFLnbYUL_hUryHt29bd9Gpacr5OIly6WwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden.png\" title=\"soaker hose system for the garden, soaker hose irrigation, garden soaker hose, how to set up a soaker hose system\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWatering System For The Garden\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Our challenge this week was to figure out how to set up a watering system for   the garden. With the plants in the front garden and back cutting garden   finally in the ground, our priority now is to keep these plants alive. So far   we've been watering them manually twice daily with our garden hose in hopes that the   plants will establish roots quickly and start to flourish. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  But daily watering by hand isn't practical. We have a cottage that we've been   itching to visit so that means devising an automatic watering system for the gardens that will run while we're away. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-umx5aXh96f0\/YLVGFNYzOfI\/AAAAAAAApFE\/-K_wFjLtSEMQ548UY29blNTiS4YLnFGOwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-umx5aXh96f0\/YLVGFNYzOfI\/AAAAAAAApFE\/-K_wFjLtSEMQ548UY29blNTiS4YLnFGOwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-4.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDrip Hose vs Soaker Hose\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Being garden newbies, I had to do a bit of research to determine what kind of   irrigation system was right for our garden. Our   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2016\/06\/adding-colour-into-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprevious home\u003C\/a\u003E  had in-ground sprinklers and that was glorious but we weren't looking to make   that kind of substantial investment here.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Our options were a   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.eartheasy.com\/articles\/drip-irrigation-vs-soaker-hoses-which-is-better-for-your-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edrip irrigation system or a soaker hose system\u003C\/a\u003E. What's the difference between a soaker hose and drip hose?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Drip irrigation uses flexible plastic tubing with holes or \"emitters\" that       allows water to drip into the soil. You can combine several emitters for       larger plants, allowing you to control both location and flow rate of your       water     \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Soaker hoses are porous garden hoses. Water seeps through the walls of a       soaker hose and waters the entire length of the hose. Soaker hoses are       less expensive to set up but are also less precise.     \u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  For our needs, a soaker hose system would be the best option. We wanted a   system that was affordable, could span a wide area, and would be easy to   operate.   \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAre soaker hoses good for gardens?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAbsolutely. There are many benefits to using soaker hoses over watering by hand. Soaker hoses deliver water at ground level. This wets the soil slowly, evenly, and regularly. You don't lose moisture due to evaporation and the foliage of the plants remains dry. Soaker hose systems are inexpensive to set up but do keep an eye on your water bill and ensure you are not watering excessively.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow To Set Up a Soaker Hose System\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Setting up a DIY soaker hose system is not a difficult task. It requires a bit of   preplanning, accurate measuring, and installation. Here's the steps we   followed to set up our garden soaker hose system. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E1. Determine the areas to be serviced\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Our soaker hose system would need to cover three areas: the backyard cutting   garden, the side yard Viburnum shrubs, and the front garden. Since the   Viburnums are beside the front garden, we could consider those two areas as   one zone. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  For ease, let's refer to these areas as Zone 1 (front garden and Viburnum   shrubs) and Zone 2 (backyard cutting garden).   \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E2. Measure the area to be watered\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Since our outdoor faucet sits at the back of our house, we had a lot of ground   to cover. Here's how we measured and set up hoses for each zone. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EZone 1:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      The hose path would run along the back of our house, through the side       fence, past the Viburnum shrubs, and into the front garden     \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Soaker hose only needed to be use near the plants. Therefore, we could use       a regular, less expensive garden hose to get from the faucet and through       the fence.\u0026nbsp;     \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003EWe would do a loop of hose around the base of each Viburnum shrub\u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      In the front garden, we would do a zigzag shape. Soaker hose would run       past the base of each plant. We would do a loop around the bigger plants       (Juniper tree, azalea, Euonymus tree). It would be laid through the       triangular shaped front garden and then along the side of the walkway,       terminating at the driveway     \u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cdiv\u003E \u003Cdiv\u003EZone 2:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Similar to Zone 1, we would also use a regular garden hose to bring water       from the faucet to the edge of the cutting garden, and then switch to a       soaker hose     \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Soaker hose would be laid in three horizontal lines through the       garden.\u0026nbsp;     \u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cdiv\u003E    Sean and I took a measuring tape and calculated ever straight run, turn, and     zig zag along the hose path and added that up to get the total. We     determined we would need at least:   \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003EZone 1: 40 feet of garden hose + 124 feet of soaker hose\u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003EZone 2: 25 feet of garden hose + 50 feet of soaker hose\u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f0_G1ARNSjU\/YLVGGP9aHDI\/AAAAAAAApFU\/p3vq2q6qQU4k5wL4BCDREAho9s5rggwpQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-8.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1235\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f0_G1ARNSjU\/YLVGGP9aHDI\/AAAAAAAApFU\/p3vq2q6qQU4k5wL4BCDREAho9s5rggwpQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-8.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E3. Order your supplies\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  In addition to the garden hose and soaker hose, we wanted to have our watering   system on a timer. The timer would need to be able to accommodate two zones.   These are the items we ordered: \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      1 x\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canadiantire.ca\/en\/pdp\/yardworks-dry-seal-2-zone-digital-water-timer-1590318p.html#srp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYardworks Dry Seal 2-Zone Digital Water Timer\u003C\/a\u003E    \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      2 x       \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canadiantire.ca\/en\/pdp\/certified-light-duty-hose-50-ft-0593316p.html#srp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E50' garden hose\u003C\/a\u003E    \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      4 x       \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canadiantire.ca\/en\/pdp\/certified-soaker-hose-50-ft-0591102p.html#srp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E50' soaker hose\u003C\/a\u003E    \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2R8KxSZ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E100 pack 6\" garden staples\u003C\/a\u003E    \u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lD_FhR8B2Iw\/YLVGE68dyTI\/AAAAAAAApFA\/cEoAYX8SBrsL5h7Q-h1TE1GxPASQF59wwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lD_FhR8B2Iw\/YLVGE68dyTI\/AAAAAAAApFA\/cEoAYX8SBrsL5h7Q-h1TE1GxPASQF59wwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-1.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gioI8spQzhM\/YLVGFl9tkGI\/AAAAAAAApFI\/DLu_-myFSHQyLKGM5o1Nkn2ILTKCYumrACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gioI8spQzhM\/YLVGFl9tkGI\/AAAAAAAApFI\/DLu_-myFSHQyLKGM5o1Nkn2ILTKCYumrACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-5.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E4. Set up your timer and hose\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Setting up the hose was pretty straightforward. The timer connected to the   faucet and was easy to program. Regular garden hoses and soaker hoses have the   same diameter and fittings are can easily be connected. Here's a few tips for   laying soaker hose: \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  \u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Unroll your new soaker hose and let it lie in the sun for an hour. This       will get out any kinks and help the hose lay flat.     \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003EStart laying at the end point to ensure you don't run out of hose\u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      For new plants, lay the hose as close to the plant stem as possible. For       established plants, you can lay the hose about two inches away as they       have longer roots\u0026nbsp;     \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003EMake loops around plants that need extra water\u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Open the faucet partially and see if enough water and pressure is       generated to get the water to the end of the hose. You don't want to have       too much water pressure causing the water to spray from the hose.       Conversely, you don't want to have too little pressure and fail to have       the water reach the end. Adjust the faucet as needed.     \u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003ESet hoses in place using garden staples\/pins\u003C\/li\u003E    \u003Cli\u003E      Cover hoses with mulch to reduce loss of moisture due to evaporation and       prevent sun damage     \u003C\/li\u003E  \u003C\/ul\u003E  \u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E    \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uc5l5vrfp5c\/YLVGGaVaGjI\/AAAAAAAApFY\/KIuZhQiYOJkQpoLYM77XkTuOkNuyPwX2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-9.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uc5l5vrfp5c\/YLVGGaVaGjI\/AAAAAAAApFY\/KIuZhQiYOJkQpoLYM77XkTuOkNuyPwX2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-9.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E5. Test your timer and adjust placement\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  After setting up the hose in the two zones, we ran the system. We decided on   15 minutes daily in Zone 1 and 10 minutes daily in Zone 2. We'll watch the   plants for a few days and see if more or less water is needed. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  With your initial test, it's also a good idea to check the water pattern on   your soil and see if water reaches each plant. If some of your plants are in a   dry zone, move the placement of your soaker hose accordingly and set the hose in   place with garden staples. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CYgxX_OMVxw\/YLVGFr3ZGCI\/AAAAAAAApFM\/3bu87EBUdBoMTxlGzSSH8Pq7q_yqoR6-QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CYgxX_OMVxw\/YLVGFr3ZGCI\/AAAAAAAApFM\/3bu87EBUdBoMTxlGzSSH8Pq7q_yqoR6-QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-6.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  It feels like a big accomplishment to have this part of the garden makeover   complete. At least now we won't have to worry about watering our plants while   we're away. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  But there is one thing we have had to worry about... take a look at our newly   planted Viburnum. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sbHy9nF5XE8\/YLVGF261GAI\/AAAAAAAApFQ\/XaCiwlDBgLUX4gGGNySp7o1Ps44GSOvOgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1400\/soaker-hose-system-garden-7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1400\" data-original-width=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sbHy9nF5XE8\/YLVGF261GAI\/AAAAAAAApFQ\/XaCiwlDBgLUX4gGGNySp7o1Ps44GSOvOgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/soaker-hose-system-garden-7.jpg\" title=\"how to set up a soaker hose system, garden soaker hose, soaker hose watering system, how to water garden with soaker hose\" width=\"700\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Within a day of planting, our Viburnum shrubs were looking like this! Sadly,   it looks like our Viburnum plants were playing host to the   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/laidbackgardener.blog\/2016\/06\/14\/whats-eating-my-viburnum\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EViburnum leaf beetle\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which just hatched and have eaten the leaves. I've   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thehomedepotca.2t23.net\/0JGKyL\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esprayed the shrubs with an insecticide\u003C\/a\u003E  and hopefully I've caught the problem in time. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith the garden, there is always something to do!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E  Head over to the   \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/orc-blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Room Challenge blog\u003C\/a\u003E  and see how other guest participants are doing with their projects. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B-RHlc_1b-M\/YLUp8K7u-TI\/AAAAAAAApEs\/hYzbAHD0ZqAZltkIMF5-3OL9pZg2GVCFwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/ORC-Guest-400white.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"218\" data-original-width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B-RHlc_1b-M\/YLUp8K7u-TI\/AAAAAAAApEs\/hYzbAHD0ZqAZltkIMF5-3OL9pZg2GVCFwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/ORC-Guest-400white.jpeg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"hs-body-level-container\" strategyname=\"Blogger\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/feeds\/2970317701510236587\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/soaker-hose-system-garden.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/2970317701510236587"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5982626037063072560\/posts\/default\/2970317701510236587"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ramblingrenovators.ca\/2021\/06\/soaker-hose-system-garden.html","title":"How To Set Up A Soaker Hose System For The Garden"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jen @ RamblingRenovators"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/18045745850049751098"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ueOnNZHftzE\/YLVGE2dYEAI\/AAAAAAAApE8\/SPB4RhiM72wsXjnV-faE8CDB8xcSee74QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/soaker-hose-system-garden-3.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});