Turn a Meh Corner Garden Corner Into a Wow in 6 Easy Steps
by
Elena K, Hometalk Team
(IC: homeowner)
8 Materials
$25-40
3-4 Hours
Easy
Once upon a time this used to be my favorite corner: a small herb garden, where I grew plants for cooking and herbal concoctions. There was rosemary and thyme, sage, mint and lavender. And plenty of flowers.
But a few years of neglect and a termite nest-we have subterranean termites, the exterminator explained-turned a beautiful corner into an eyesore.
Until now.
But a few years of neglect and a termite nest-we have subterranean termites, the exterminator explained-turned a beautiful corner into an eyesore.
Until now.
With a little TLC, I'm ready to bring it back to its old splendor this weekend.
I can see the potential: a nice orange honeysuckle on one side, and a trellised red trumpet vine-that will flower throughout the summer-frame the area.
Here's what I need:
Put your cloves on to clean whatever debris you have.
Resist the urge of digging holes and place your plants (still in pots) in different areas until you find a layout you like.
Since I also need to rebuild the soil before putting each plant in, I'll to give it a good start with a nice shot of fertilizer.
With my right side done, and while I'm still moving pots on the left around, I'm bringing in a couple of large stones-just to see how I like them.
Look around and think what else can you use here to create a fun area: stones, pebbles, perhaps markers, candle holders or old vintage items are good options.
Time for mulching and to sit for a minute-or two. So, what do you think?
We're almost there and I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Then another cluster on the left, where I'm going to anchor a little candle holder I found somewhere else in the garden.
To hide now those ugly vents in the back wall, I'll use potted plants that like medium sun.
Oh. One last touch:
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Suggested materials:
- Manure or organic mix to build the soil (home / garden center)
- Mulch or wood chips (home / garden center)
- Large shovel (home / garden center)
- Small garden trowel (home / garden center)
- Small shears (home / garden center)
- Basic garden tools: small cultivator/rake and a weeder (home / garden center)
- Garden gloves (home / garden center)
- A few plants (home / garden center)
Published June 1st, 2016 5:16 PM
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Carmen Bissonnette on Jun 29, 2016Love it, I would put a chair or a bench with a canopy to sit and read and relax and enjoy, and meditate, maybe a bird bath too, try for sharing.
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