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Casa Community Lovely Little Vignettes: JolieElise's Jasmine Arch Jul 20, 2010 8:00 AM Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member JolieElise from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: I'm just as likely to create a vignette outdoors and indoors. I trained jasmine over the cast-off iron from the bottom of a spiral staircase. When she's in bloom, she's stunning! I've added the large vase and love the lines here. Have you created any indoor or outdoor vignettes? Be sure to post photos and tales in the Lovely Little Vignettes group!
POPSUGAR Home Casa Verde: Break Up the Terra Cotta Jun 7, 2010 10:00 AM They may know how to grow the lushest shrubs, but even green thumbs are known to break a pot every now and then. When a terra cotta pot bites the dust, don't toss it in the trash. Take the shards and turn them into something useful. Break the bits into small pieces (carefully of course!) and add them to the bottom of other planters. The broken shards will help with drainage and keep plants perfectly moisturized! Source: Flickr user englishsnow
POPSUGAR Home Casa Verde: Break Up the Terra Cotta Jun 7, 2010 10:00 AM They may know how to grow the lushest shrubs, but even green thumbs are known to break a pot every now and then. When a terra cotta pot bites the dust, don't toss it in the trash. Take the shards and turn them into something useful. Break the bits into small pieces (carefully of course!) and add them to the bottom of other planters. The broken shards will help with drainage and keep plants perfectly moisturized! Source: Flickr user englishsnow
POPSUGAR Home Garden Therapy: Avoid the Great Mint Takeover May 18, 2010 1:00 PM Mint is a great herb for novice gardeners because it's incredibly hardy and very easy to care for. Planters beware though, mint is terribly invasive and, if allowed, will take over your entire garden in no time. A while back, I made the mistake of planting mint in a raised bed, which quickly and unfortunately became my bed of mint. Years later, even after I've ripped it all out, more mint seems to miraculously sprout from the ground. So no matter how much you love Mojitos, unless you have a large spot where mint can spread vigorously without disturbing other plants in your garden, it's best to plant the herb in a container by itself. It'll fill the pot quickly and you can enjoy fresh mint all summer long.
POPSUGAR Home Casa Beta: Hydro-Mats May 4, 2010 3:00 PM How does your garden grow? At one point mine was dying (literally) of thirst, so I searched for a solution to keep my planters, pots, and hanging baskets drought-resistant. A friend told me that Hydro-Mats ($10 for eight 7 inch x 7 inch mats) are the only way her arid garden in Denver stays lush, so I decided to give it a try. Basically Hydro-Mats are small pieces of poly-spun fabric with polymer crystals that you put in the bottom of your planters. Each mat holds a quart of water, which it releases slowly, reducing your watering time dramatically. To see if the mats met my expectations, just . I can honestly say I will never plant another plant in a container or pot without first laying down a little bit of Hydro-Mat — this smart invention is a gardener's dream. When I first opened my package I was weary of its simple looks: how on earth would these white pads keep my plants moist? Well, not only has this product quenched my dry plants' thirst, but it has also saved me a great deal of time and money since I no longer have to replace dead flowers midseason. Sure, it's no excuse for watering regularly, but instead of daily sessions, I only water my plants every few days or sometimes even once a week. I love that you can easily cut the mats down to size and also that you can't see them after you've filled the container with dirt. My absolute favorite use for the product? Those notoriously dry hanging planters. If you've ever had a problem keeping plants properly watered, then Hydro-Mats are for you. I've got a 5-yard roll sitting next to my potting bench, and I'll never be without again . . . ever.

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