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This monstrosity is my deck. It’s the only thing about our current apartment I don’t like so well. It’s uncovered, so there’s always debris raining down from the sky. And there’s no water source out there, so we have to haul water from the kitchen. Not to mention, I can’t seem to find the right plants or placements for the path of the sun – things end up either fried or leggy.
I love to have a cheerful deck full of plants, but last summer, I gave up in disgust and let everything fend for itself.
Lately I’ve been watching my perennials struggle back to life, and finally couldn’t take it anymore. K. and I began our Assault On The Deck today.
Lots of work! Here’s K. sweeping up three bags of pinecones and leaves and crap. We also cleared out a lot of waterlogged empty pots, washed the deck furniture. and weeded and fed the surviving plants.
Here’s a Phase One view, just before we pooped out for the day. On the table are some lettuces, a cherry tomato, and some herb plants. Tomorrow, we’ll tackle planting those. We’re going to try some water-bottle drip irrigation this year.
Feels better out there already. I sure hope it lasts.
Looks great so far! I’m in the process of doing the same thing over at my apartment :)
Looks great so far! I’m in the process of doing the same thing over at my apartment :)
Well begun is half done! I’m thinking, with the wall around the deck so high, your plants will need to be up high on something so they in better light to keep from getting leggy. Looks like you thought of that too, though….
Well begun is half done! I’m thinking, with the wall around the deck so high, your plants will need to be up high on something so they in better light to keep from getting leggy. Looks like you thought of that too, though….
I love these renovation projects! Thanks for the photos. It looks great so far.
I have lots of blog to catch up on, so back to reading!
Aloha!
I love these renovation projects! Thanks for the photos. It looks great so far.
I have lots of blog to catch up on, so back to reading!
Aloha!
oh, no, do i have to show my deck/garden pictures now? it’s not pretty. i haven’t been able to look at it with both eyes yet, even. but i’m glad you posted the link to the diy water irrigation system. a good reason to drink even more mountain dew! ;)
oh, no, do i have to show my deck/garden pictures now? it’s not pretty. i haven’t been able to look at it with both eyes yet, even. but i’m glad you posted the link to the diy water irrigation system. a good reason to drink even more mountain dew! ;)
I love decorating and I love plants! And I think you’ve done a great job.. But I can’t help noticing that a bit of color, and maybe a cool vintage mirror on your deck wall, would be ever so pleasant to look at. Oh, and some home made pillows on those chairs! :)
Going for a theme is always an easy way to direct your decorating goals.
I can’t wait for part II ! (and sorry for my annoying commentary)
I love decorating and I love plants! And I think you’ve done a great job.. But I can’t help noticing that a bit of color, and maybe a cool vintage mirror on your deck wall, would be ever so pleasant to look at. Oh, and some home made pillows on those chairs! :)
Going for a theme is always an easy way to direct your decorating goals.
I can’t wait for part II ! (and sorry for my annoying commentary)
big difference! It will be actually pleasant to hang out out there now!
big difference! It will be actually pleasant to hang out out there now!
Lookin’ good! Our deck is covered, and it’s still a mess. One more thing to add to the list, huh?
Happy Mother’s Day!
Lookin’ good! Our deck is covered, and it’s still a mess. One more thing to add to the list, huh?
Happy Mother’s Day!
That looks great so far! I’m still at my Dad’s place and I have big plans for his yard and curb appeal (and kitchen, but that’s not outside). It’s going back and forth between being a really nice day and then a rainstorm so I’m having to wait. The next nice day I am not missing out and we are starting with cleaning up ALL the areas for planting flowers.
That looks great so far! I’m still at my Dad’s place and I have big plans for his yard and curb appeal (and kitchen, but that’s not outside). It’s going back and forth between being a really nice day and then a rainstorm so I’m having to wait. The next nice day I am not missing out and we are starting with cleaning up ALL the areas for planting flowers.