{ New sprouts everywhere! }
Because of the on-slot of beautiful weather here, Erik and I have been spending a lot of time outside. From eating, to playing in the dirt, we are soaking up as much of the sun as we can. Yesterday I spent some time doing some 'green' gardening- dividing and moving existing plants. My goal was to not buy any new plants this year. You can spend an arm and leg at the nurseries, so I wanted to make the most of what I had already.
First I cleaned up some shrubs with a little pruning. One of my dwarf boxwoods was dying off so I trimmed both -that are in large planters on the front porch- into small trees.
Next I dug up and divided two bunches of Lamb's Ear. These things multiply like crazy for me! I started with 2 small plants and have ended up with almost 8 bunches almost 2' wide. I replanted some of it in the front of the house by the steps. I usually plant annual flowers here, but I decided to keep it 'green' and low maintenance with the Lamb's Ear that requires almost no watering.
The planters that greet you at our back door were also filled with some of the soft stuff- annuals are usually purchased for these too.
My 'ponytail grass' or Mexican Feather Grass was getting big so I divided it and filled my whiskey barrel with some along with a couple sprouts of Phlox that popped up from last year (I thought it was dead!).
I also grabbed some ivy from a tree in the backyard and put some in the planter to trail up my trellis.
So for absolutely no money and a little sweat I was able to add some nice new pieces to our landscaping. I even had left overs for a neighbor! Before you head to your garden center, shop in your own yard, or swap with a neighbor!
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