tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post512850354091252059..comments2024-03-29T10:34:50.288-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Late summer backyard tourThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-18894215525765024872014-08-19T23:33:16.786-04:002014-08-19T23:33:16.786-04:00Absolutely breath taking, can certainly see how mu...Absolutely breath taking, can certainly see how much very hard work has gone into your yards and landscaping, patio and deck. So wonderful, must be awesome to sit out there in Spring, summer and fall. It's just about impossible here to grow hydrangeas, too dry and hot. We don't have much shade yet but our ground is very alkalic, makes growing much of anything pretty difficult. We live few miles west of Grand Junction, CO. It is very dry here which I guess is lot better than very humid, we had that in western KY where we lived before here. Anything would grow there. The longer we lived there the more plants we kept finding under over grown shrubs. <br />So enjoyed seeing your wonderful yards and home. You must work very hard to keep it that way. Enjoy it. Happy week. srpprcrftrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861352034915359506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11190322504587172352014-08-19T14:19:42.161-04:002014-08-19T14:19:42.161-04:00Your back yard is so lovely that I think you may n...Your back yard is so lovely that I think you may need to stop calling it the back yard and start referring to it as "the garden"! So glad you're enjoying this wonderful extension of your home. :)Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-71162943517455555492014-08-19T12:21:36.932-04:002014-08-19T12:21:36.932-04:00Just love your yard! We also have tons of hydrang...Just love your yard! We also have tons of hydrangeas and a wild English style garden. We were fortunate to buy a home last summer that already had all these wonderful plants. I have a question for you that's more related to your outdoor furniture. We used to have furniture with cushions but I got tired of running out to get them with every rain. I finally just stopped doing it and the chairs were so uncomfortable, damp long after the rain. How do you keep yours dry? I've thought of trying Neverwet when we replace our current furniture with a type that has cushions. Any suggestions?AnnaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696531843239518327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-57235166625909142312014-08-19T10:40:58.109-04:002014-08-19T10:40:58.109-04:00Your backyard is so inviting that I just want to c...Your backyard is so inviting that I just want to come relax and dabble in the gardens! Really! The pics just give me an "ahhhhh....relax" feeling! <br /><br />I, too, love hydrangeas. I only have two so far - both in all day sun though they will grow pretty much anywhere here in New England. I need some trees taken down (very expensive to do in Connecticut) and don't want to plant too much more only to have them squashed by trees being cut!<br /><br />Have you considered a climbing vine such as a clematis? I always thought they were picky, but as long as the roots are covered with mulch to stay cool, it has done really well for its first season with me. Though mine is on a trellis, I would like to get more to grow and wind through my rhodedenrons or a trumpet vine! That would be longer lasting color through the season!Guerrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01896747944152857012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-9272653569406517752014-08-19T09:57:51.098-04:002014-08-19T09:57:51.098-04:00Lovely!! I too love hydrangeas. Can't get enou...Lovely!! I too love hydrangeas. Can't get enough. I noticed you have a large pergola on your deck. But I didn't see it in later pics. Were those just older pics from before the pergola was added? Also, I am curious as to how you did the pergola. Our back yard and deck is also mostly sun and we are constantly trying to acquire some shade. We just moved in in April and don't want to plant trees close to the deck yet until we decide on a landscaping plan. But I love the idea of adding a pergola for some dappled shade. Is yours just free-standing or is it attached to the house? Also, does it give some added shade? Are you planning on growing something up the corners? I'm not sure how to go about this but I love the look. Thanks for the lovely tour.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917839178944601336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56343313638117406562014-08-19T09:57:03.820-04:002014-08-19T09:57:03.820-04:00You have just an incredibly dreamy backyard! It is...You have just an incredibly dreamy backyard! It is beautiful work and you can tell how much effort you have put into it. I can only dream of have a beautiful fireplace like yours. So lovely! Michelle Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216810946951264257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75121859471437759502014-08-19T09:42:13.230-04:002014-08-19T09:42:13.230-04:00Twenty-five?? You are my idol. ;) Twenty-five?? You are my idol. ;) Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59488808514322184472014-08-19T09:41:26.741-04:002014-08-19T09:41:26.741-04:00Thank you! I just go with things that appeal to me...Thank you! I just go with things that appeal to me, but what I know will do OK with our temps and sun exposure. I don't have any hydrangeas on the side that gets afternoon sun -- that area has mostly peonies and knock out roses. Most of the plants are ones that I can cut flowers off of and bring inside -- that's a biggie for me. :) Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-9643096248620752812014-08-19T09:39:32.122-04:002014-08-19T09:39:32.122-04:00Marisa I'm not sure what kind we use but I can...Marisa I'm not sure what kind we use but I can do some checking. We've actually had something digging just in the past few days but haven't had that before. Need to get that checked out! Yes hydrangeas do need sun, typically morning sun is best. Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-69322864092877117642014-08-19T08:25:08.997-04:002014-08-19T08:25:08.997-04:00You did an amazing job! We are slowly trying to s...You did an amazing job! We are slowly trying to spruce up our non-existent landscaping but it’s such a slow process! I can only hope our side/back yards look half this good some day. How did you decide what things to plant?*colette*https://www.blogger.com/profile/00659371563003198041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-78121282259124249902014-08-19T07:35:09.283-04:002014-08-19T07:35:09.283-04:00Did you ever say what kind of mulch you use? I am ...Did you ever say what kind of mulch you use? I am completely disenchanted with what is available here in Southern Indiana -- it is powdery and filled with insects which is a major invitation for moles and voles. I love rocks and it looks like you do too -- and Dr. Dirt said that contrary to what is written -- hydrangeas in order to bloom should have some sun. I think I'm going to have to switch one of mine. Marisa Franca @ Allourwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976528816412810821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30832731115674001052014-08-18T22:04:55.994-04:002014-08-18T22:04:55.994-04:00Major yard envy happening right now! Everything i...Major yard envy happening right now! Everything is so warm and inviting, such a great yard for entertaining! Beautiful!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52430097780893538322014-08-18T19:01:46.069-04:002014-08-18T19:01:46.069-04:00LOVE all of it! The edging, the outdoor fireplace...LOVE all of it! The edging, the outdoor fireplace, the pergola, the playground, the hydrangeas...so awesome. I'd want to camp out in this backyard. Lauren @ Bless'er Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770113557721667873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48332724565397870132014-08-18T18:24:29.371-04:002014-08-18T18:24:29.371-04:00Lookin' good! Love all the curves - I'm ...Lookin' good! Love all the curves - I'm a curved bed girl. <br />We had a rain storm last month and my poor Peegee was LITERALLY laying on the ground. I nearly cried. I lost two main branches, but was able to tie it up in about five places to get it upright again. Dang summer storms!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-19165436290925422402014-08-18T15:32:36.917-04:002014-08-18T15:32:36.917-04:00Everything looks amazing. Just love it all my frie...Everything looks amazing. Just love it all my friend .Sherry at The Rusty Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520286983487648033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35733237800866702672014-08-18T15:15:03.048-04:002014-08-18T15:15:03.048-04:00It is beautiful. I am also obsessed with hydrangea...It is beautiful. I am also obsessed with hydrangeas and have around 25 of them planted in the last 2 years. My limelights are blooming like crazy, the pink and blue ones not so much. A couple of them which I thought had died in the last winter are slowly coming back, but no blooms. <br /> NeenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-18036640956253622072014-08-18T13:44:36.672-04:002014-08-18T13:44:36.672-04:00Beautiful. Our limelights are thriving after bein...Beautiful. Our limelights are thriving after being planted last spring, but our others did not bloom much due to the winter weather we had here.Simply LKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691860606573110974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40607493263605855232014-08-18T13:34:44.664-04:002014-08-18T13:34:44.664-04:00For moss on your rocks, you might try an applicati...For moss on your rocks, you might try an application of live yoghurt xxMrs Mac.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13169786083907144694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-12927212904214376222014-08-18T13:28:05.231-04:002014-08-18T13:28:05.231-04:00Absolutely drop dead gorgeous! I love every inch o...Absolutely drop dead gorgeous! I love every inch of it. I'm also obsessed with hydrangeas. Thanks to the polar vortex no blooms this year for me...boo!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408033468550145002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48450011288143887752014-08-18T12:46:13.854-04:002014-08-18T12:46:13.854-04:00Just wanted to say that your backyard is beautiful...Just wanted to say that your backyard is beautiful and as for your front yard tree problem, there may be a layer of clay or other dense matter a few feet under your soil that is preventing the root system from being able to spread.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-55581862884495410972014-08-18T12:06:33.853-04:002014-08-18T12:06:33.853-04:00Gardening... it's free therapy! :-) We'r...Gardening... it's free therapy! :-) We're still working on our landscaping and figuring things out. My hydrangeas did not bloom this year, which made me sad. We get a lot of shade due to a bunch of HUGE maple trees so we're working on it. Your yard looks beautiful though and anytime you want to have me over to sit next to that fireplace with a glass of wine, you just let me know! :-) Michelle | Birds of Berwickhttp://www.birdsofberwick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-19764515273538012642014-08-18T11:30:23.470-04:002014-08-18T11:30:23.470-04:00i LOVE this! we just bought a house a few months ...i LOVE this! we just bought a house a few months ago and we have a spot that is a weed JUNGLE! no joke - some "things" are about 10 feet tall! hopefully when it cools down a bit my husband and i will be able to tackle everything and really start turning our backyard into a nice oasis :) amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08912195316512904693noreply@blogger.com