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Monday, May 6, 2024

Use Vintage Chairs In Your Garden To Display Favorite Flowers

Using a vintage chair as a display for potted flowers in your garden is like adding a touch of old-world charm to your outdoor space!

Imagine taking an old chair that's been sitting around, maybe a bit forgotten, and giving it new life. Its worn-out look and classic design add character that modern furniture might lack.

Instead of just letting it gather dust, you turn it into a cozy spot for your potted plants. Placing vibrant flowers on the seat and maybe even hanging some from the backrest instantly transforms it into a picturesque display. The juxtaposition of the weathered wood or rusty metal against the colorful blooms creates a visual delight.

This simple act of repurposing not only adds a unique flair to your garden but also tells a story. It's like giving a nod to the past while embracing the beauty of the present.

And let's not forget the practical aspects – not only is it a clever way to elevate your plants, making them more visible and adding layers to your garden landscape, but it's easy to move around!

Using a vintage chair as a display for potted flowers brings a cozy, nostalgic vibe to your outdoor space, giving it that charming cottage feel that's both timeless and inviting. So keep an eye on those thrift store chairs!

Happy Spring! Laura

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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

How To Stop Critters From Digging In Your Flower Pots

A few days ago I planted a new flower in a flower pot on my porch and the following

morning I woke up to this mess! Gah! Something was digging in my pot! Whatever

it was (and it was probably a squirrel or chipmunk) didn't damage the plant at all, but

dug out all the soil around the plant, making a big mess.

I didn't want to be cleaning this mess up again each morning, so I thought about

what I could put on the soil to deter the infringing offender. Why not broken

china pieces from my scrap boxes? When I make jewelry from broken china plates,

I save all of the leftover scraps and store them in plastic shoe box-like bins. I usually

use the leftover scrap pieces for mosaics, but some shards are too thick or curved even

to be used in mosaics, so they land up going back into the bins again...

I cleaned up the potting soil mess and then placed random china shards

on top of the soil, surrounding the plant. Not only was my plant undisturbed

the following morning (and each morning since), but I love the way the china

shards looked in the flowerpot.

The china shards add an extra splash of color and texture the flowerpot.

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Fairy Gardens Made From Broken Flower Pots With DIY

Don't throw away those broken clay pots! Look at what you can create with a broken pot

or two, a few small plants, some potting soil, and a little imagination. Why not turn your

broken pots and pottery into a beautiful fairy garden? Every garden can use a little magic, so

why not attract a garden fairy or two of your own? :) You can incorporate all types of

miniatures into your fairy garden; think about what natural materials you might use

such as acorns, stones, and twigs to create fairy decor. Doll house miniatures also work
well. Take a look at these creative examples of fairy gardens and be inspired!