I’ve mentioned it a few times here on the blog already, but last summer we had water restrictions here in Salt Lake City thanks to the drought. This summer is looking equally as dismal, in regards to water use. Our county already has restrictions in place and we’re only allowed to water our lawn, garden, or florals (basically any outdoor plants) for 20 minutes once per week. Given our hot & dry climate, it had me rethinking our outdoor planters, garden, and landscaping this year. In an effort to keep things looking nice, well manicured, and seasonally appropriate for spring & summer- I decided to mix in some faux outdoor plants this year… a first for me. Whether you’re trying to conserve water or you’re just looking for something that will look great all season long with zero maintenance, this post is for you. Click through for a big roundup of my favorite faux outdoor plants, along with my tips for making them look more convincing. Continue Reading
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Each spring, I look forward to getting my hands dirty and planting- both indoors and out. Unfortunately, last week we received our first set of water restrictions and it’s looking like our side yard garden will be limited at…
Good day, design friends! Peggi here. How are you? Anybody else psyched to welcome spring in 96 hours? I am definitely ready to bid winter adieu. Despite still-chilly temperatures and wind, wind, wind, this time of year always has…
My timing is actually perfect for today’s garden tour because exactly one year ago, I shared our side yard garden DIY with you! When we moved in, we had this odd side yard that was overgrown, housed our HVAC…
We’re well into the spring season and with Mother’s Day around the corner, I’ve had flowers, gardening, plants, and greenery on the brain! This time of year, I love filling our home with florals & greenery… of both the…