BONUS: I Wish Martha Would Adopt Me
Outdoor Planters for Summer
I wish Martha Stewart would adopt me and teach me how to pick planters, select appropriate plants for said planters, successfully plant the plants, and do it all while looking chic. I also want to talk to her about her time in prison, but that’s another story.
Typically, my planters look good for a few weeks and then one of the plants in my beautiful creation starts to take a turn. Having a green thumb is something I do not possess, so that means replacing plants and praying for their survival. I’m determined to find what works for me so I can enjoy plants and all the beauty they offer my home. One thing I’ve gotten pretty good at is picking out planters. Containers can be insanely expensive and I’m not willing to spend a bunch of money on something I’m not very good at (maybe that’ll change one day). Do I dream of having Willy Guhl planters? Of course I do!
But for now, here are more realistic and just as fun options…
1. Montpellier Planter ($160) 2. Scalloped Edge Planter ($59) 3. Antique Garden Statue ($300) 4. Court Pendu Planter ($30) 5. Tall Terrace Planter ($79) 6. Square Lion Head Concrete Planter ($47) 7. Malin Planter ($160) 8. Scalloped Rose Pot ($34) 9. Anduze Planter ($63) 10. Beauclaire Planter ($128) 11. Fairfield Square Planter ($91) 12. Regency Planter ($400) 13. All Weather Eco Hevea Planters ($89)
14. Provence Scalloped Edge Outdoor Planters ($59) 15. Heavy Rimmed Terra Cotta Clay Pot ($65) 16. Nantucket Outdoor Planter ($79) 17. Boboli Garden Planter ($135) 18. Zen Frog Statue ($345) 19. Heart Planter ($125) 20. Cantilever Planter ($227) 21. Victorian Terra Cotta Planter ($12) 22. Linwood Handmade Urn Planter ($150) 23. Weathered Concrete Planter ($91) 24. Artisan Handcrafted Cachepot ($129)
Spring Cleaning Reminders
-Design and plant planters
-Sprinkler maintenance, repairs, and set up for the season
-Gutter Cleaning
-Pressure wash/soft wash house, walkways, deck, etc.
-HVAC maintenance (I do maintenance on my system 2x a year to make sure it’s in top shape and ready for the hot days ahead)
-Mulch flower beds if needed
-Tree and plant pruning if needed
-Clean outdoor lights (get all those bugs and gunk out to keep your lights looking good and not rusting)
-Spray for pests on a regular basis around the perimeter of your foundation to ward off any unwanted visitors
-Spray yard for mosquitos, fleas, and ticks on a regular basis
-Put away seasonal items you no longer need
**DEAR STYLE SNACKS: If you have something you need help finding, troubleshooting, or are curious about, please leave me a comment or send me a message, and I will be sure to feature your question (with the answer) in an upcoming newsletter.**