3.9K reactions · 16 shares | Coneflowers are a plant that doesn’t live very long about five years in our gardens. Let your coneflowers freely self seed into your area where you want them to grow so that there’s always a fresh bunch of younger plants coming up to replace the older ones as they die. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30am Central. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #arlingtonheightsil | Amy Powers | Facebook
3.9K reactions · 16 shares | Coneflowers are a plant that doesn’t live very long about five years in our gardens. Let your coneflowers freely self seed into your area where you want them to grow so that there’s always a fresh bunch of younger plants coming up to replace the older ones as they die. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and s
263 reactions · 9 comments | If you love your outdoor living spaces but are tired of uninvited guests, raise your hand! 🙋🏻♀️ Reclaim your outdoor living spaces with plants that work for you! I always plant these 6 fragrant, beautiful flowers around my deck and seating areas to help keep mosquitoes away naturally. 🌸Lavender: Not only does the calming scent of lavender soothe us, but mosquitoes can’t stand it! Its beautiful purple spikes and silvery foliage look stunning in pots or along a sunny walkway. Plus, it’s drought-tolerant once established. 🌸Marigolds: A classic for a reason! Marigolds contain a compound called pyrethrum, which is used in many commercial insect repellents. They release a scent that deters mosquitoes and other pests. They are easy to grow from seed and add a vibrant pop of color all summer long. 🌸Nepeta (Catmint): While cats may love it, mosquitoes absolutely do not. Studies have shown that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catmint, is highly effective at repelling them. It’s tough, drought-resistant, and its silvery foliage and purple flowers look beautiful spilling over a garden edge. 🌸Bee Balm (Monarda): As its name suggests, bees and hummingbirds love it, but its strong, minty-herbal scent is a powerful mosquito deterrent. Crushing the leaves releases the aromatic oils. This native plant thrives in sunny spots and adds a burst of vibrant color mid-summer. 🌸Ornamental Onion (Allium): Don’t let the “onion” part fool you; these plants produce stunning, globe-shaped purple flowers. Alliums belong to the garlic family and release a subtle scent that mosquitoes and other garden pests dislike, keeping them at a distance from your patio. 🌸Ageratum (Floss Flower): Often called floss flower, Ageratum secretes coumarin, another substance that mosquitoes find offensive (it’s often used in repellents and perfumes). These fluffy, blue-purple flowers are perfect for containers and edging, providing continuous blooms until the first frost. Do you agree? What are your go-to plants for keeping pests out of your outdoor spaces? 🌸 I’ve got 9 more plants that help keep the bugs away. Comment “bug free” and I’ll DM them to you! | BricksnBlooms | Facebook
263 reactions · 9 comments | If you love your outdoor living spaces but are tired of uninvited guests, raise your hand! 🙋🏻♀️ Reclaim your outdoor living spaces with plants that work for you! I always plant these 6 fragrant, beautiful flowers around my deck and seating areas to help keep mosquitoes away naturally. 🌸Lavender: Not only does the calming scent of lavender soothe us, but mosquitoes can’t stand it! Its beautiful purple spikes and silvery foliage look stunning in pots or along a sunny walkway. Plus, it’s drought-tolerant once established. 🌸Marigolds: A classic for a reason! Marigolds contain a compound called pyrethrum, which is used in many commercial insect repellents. They release a scent that deters mosquitoes and other pests. They are easy to grow from seed and add a v
813 reactions · 46 shares | Want blue hydrangeas? Here’s how …💙 If your pink hydrangeas are stubbornly staying pink, don’t worry, colour change is possible but it depends entirely on soil chemistry. To turn Hydrangea macrophylla flowers blue, you’ll need acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 or lower. In alkaline conditions (pH above 6.5), blue flowers will often turn pink or mauve, no matter what you do. As a horticulturist, here’s what I recommend for success: 🌿 Check your soil pH first and use a soil testing kit. If your pH is too high, you’ll need to gradually acidify the soil. 🌿 Add aluminium.. this is the real trick. Blue pigmentation relies on aluminium being available to the plant. In acidic soil, aluminium becomes more soluble and available to the roots. 🌿 Apply hydrangea colourant or aluminium sulphate in spring, following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Water in well. 🌿 Mulch with ericaceous compost, pine needles or leaf mould. Avoid chalky soils or adding garden lime, which will undo your hard work. 🌿 Or grow in pots! Even easier! Use ericaceous compost and rainwater, and monitor the pH regularly. Not all hydrangeas can change colour, look for Hydrangea macrophylla (lacecap or mophead types) as these are the only ones responsive to pH. And remember, this process takes time. You’re adjusting soil chemistry, not flicking a switch. But with a little patience, you can enjoy the most brilliant blues by midsummer. Have you tried changing your hydrangeas’ colour before? Let me know how it went👇 #Hydrangeas #BlueHydrangeas #HorticulturistTips #GardenAdvice #EnglishGardens #HydrangeaMacrophylla #SoilScience #HydrangeaSeason #GardeningUK #FlowerGardener #CutFlowerPatch #SoilMatters #RHSAdvice #HydrangeaHacks #GardenColourTips #EricaceousGardening #FloriansBotanical | Florians Botanical | Facebook
813 reactions · 46 shares | Want blue hydrangeas? Here’s how …💙 If your pink hydrangeas are stubbornly staying pink, don’t worry, colour change is possible but it depends entirely on soil chemistry. To turn Hydrangea macrophylla flowers blue, you’ll need acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 or lower. In alkaline conditions (pH above 6.5), blue flowers will often turn pink or mauve, no matter what you do. As a horticulturist, here’s what I recommend for success: 🌿 Check your soil pH first and use a soil testing kit. If your pH is too high, you’ll need to gradually acidify the soil. 🌿 Add aluminium.. this is the real trick. Blue pigmentation relies on aluminium being available to the plant. In acidic soil, aluminium becomes more soluble and available to the roots. 🌿 Apply hydrangea coloura
3K reactions · 365 shares | If you made Mosquito Buckets of Doom last month, it’s time to refresh them! ⏰ Every 30 days, add a new dunk and bit to keep the mosquitoes away. 💡Pro Tip: Write the date on the back of the dunk package so you’ll never forget when you last replenished it! 🪣 What are Mosquito Buckets of Doom? They’re a simple, DIY solution that helps trap and eliminate mosquitoes. Yard debris stews in a 5-gallon bucket, creating the perfect spot for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. But the mosquito dunk steps in before the larvae ever make it to adulthood, saving your backyard for summer! 🌿 New to the Buckets of Doom? You can make these yourself! Comment DOOM and I’ll DM you the supplies list + printable instructions to get you started. | Christina Marcellino | Facebook
3K reactions · 365 shares | If you made Mosquito Buckets of Doom last month, it’s time to refresh them! ⏰ Every 30 days, add a new dunk and bit to keep the mosquitoes away. 💡Pro Tip: Write the date on the back of the dunk package so you’ll never forget when you last replenished it! 🪣 What are Mosquito Buckets of Doom? They’re a simple, DIY solution that helps trap and eliminate mosquitoes. Yard debris stews in a 5-gallon bucket, creating the perfect spot for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. But the mosquito dunk steps in before the larvae ever make it to adulthood, saving your backyard for summer! 🌿 New to the Buckets of Doom? You can make these yourself! Comment DOOM and I’ll DM you the supplies list + printable instructions to get you started. | Christina Marcellino | Facebook
2.2M views · 15K reactions | Over the years I have played around with my designs, researched ideal bed sizes, widths and it all comes down to easy accesiblity and harvesting.Working with your space is ideal and you may adjust some of these rules 1. Having access to clean up the garden, bring soil and get as close to your beds with a wheelbarrow is ideal. 2. Building tall structures on the north sides of the garden for vertical growing is key to not shade other beds. Ideally plan this when you are in the building stages 3. 8x4 bed sizes is ideal because you can reach in the middle easily (standing in your garden is not ideal). You can get around your garden easily and allows a perfect amount of food in the bed with proper companion planting. Of course, work with your space to maximize growing space. You can go longer than 8 feet but ideally not wider than 4 feet.Now it's time to plan what to grow! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱Learn to garden with my ebook! https://stan.store/thepurposefulyou/p/raised-garden-bed-planning-guide-28lbc3kyThis is a step-by-step guide to planning out your raised garden bed(s) to 2X your yield and integrate vertical growing and at the end you'll have a plan that works for you no matter where you live!This is the exact method I use to plan my garden which allows me to enjoy it more and work less! It’s time to go a garden you love being in, looking at and harvesting from! You have some skills now let’s create the ultimate plan for you! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱https://stan.store/thepurposefulyou/p/raised-garden-bed-planning-guide-28lbc3ky#gardenplanning #raisedbeds #raisedgarden #raisedgardenbeds #raisedbedgarden #verticalgrowing #verticalgarden #sustainablegardening #organicgardening #growmorefood | The Purposeful You | Facebook
2.2M views · 15K reactions | Over the years I have played around with my designs, researched ideal bed sizes, widths and it all comes down to easy accesiblity and harvesting.Working with your space is ideal and you may adjust some of these rules 1. Having access to clean up the garden, bring soil and get as close to your beds with a wheelbarrow is ideal. 2. Building tall structures on the north sides of the garden for vertical growing is key to not shade other beds. Ideally plan this when you are in the building stages 3. 8x4 bed sizes is ideal because you can reach in the middle easily (standing in your garden is not ideal). You can get around your garden easily and allows a perfect amount of food in the bed with proper companion planting. Of course, work with your space to maximize growi
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