Outdoor Living, Gardening

Roxanne’s Inspiration Décor Moment Blog

“No Time/Low Cost
Outdoor Living, Gardening”

If you are like me there is not a lot of time or money in my days for gardening but of course I love having an outdoor living space. So I thought I would share how I solved this dilemma. First, think big in a small space. This cuts the work and amount of plants down and makes a big impact. For me this is a courtyard. I call “Our Casa Bella Courtyard”. This could also be your front entry area or back porch.

Next I always have left over pots from plants that are no longer with us. So I pull them out from my plant hospital, this is where the plants go to recover when they are not looking so good. Then I start walking around my property looking at all the foliage that is planted in the ground. I start looking at it differently; more like what would this plant look like in a pot. I love no fuss plants for this so I look for sturdy plants that have survived the neglect of my busy life and are still with us. A good example of this is Aloe plants. I will fill as many of these pots as I can with these and other surviving foliage from my property. These will be my fillers or backdrop. Then I will take note of the number of pots left over and head to the local garden center with my list. I will only buy flower because now I need color for my outdoor living space garden. I will not have to buy as much because I have already filled in with the no cost plants.

I also don’t just think ground level when planning this outdoor living space. I think low (ground), mid height (table or pedestal) and high (hanging). Then don’t forget to bring the ‘indoors outside”. I realize you always hear me say “bring the outdoors in” when decorating but this works in reverse when decorating your outdoor living space. This can be a sofa or chair with colorful accent pillows, a coral table, mirror or a wrought iron shelving unit. I also like to sprinkle some drift wood and seashells around. All that is left to do is pour a cup of tea with your Sunday paper and enjoy your outdoor living space. Another inspiring décor moment just As Nature Intended.

I pray my “Inspiration Décor Moment Blogs” always inspire you to be creative and express your passions. I believe we all have this inside of us. Some of us just need a nudge. Please share with me and comment below if you have been inspired. I would love to hear your décor moments. Also don't forget to become a "Follower" at the top side bar.

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