Steal from the neighbors
Posted By A Rustic Home on September 22, 2009
OK, let me clarify. I am not suggesting you pick Mrs. Brown’s prized begonias. What I am suggesting is that you take a look around the neighborhood to get ideas as to what works where. It is likely that you and your neighbor’s share similar soil conditions and weather patterns. Your plants will likely thrive if you take note where things are placed in your neighbor’s yard.
I had a bougainvillea that was just miserable. It was because I had placed it where I wanted it instead of where Mother Nature intended. Don’t fight Mother Nature, she always wins. My neighbors on the other hand had vibrant lush bougainvilleas. So, I placed my plant in the same western exposure as the happy plant next door. All of a sudden it was happy, go figure.
Take a walk around your neighborhood. Notice which plants are thriving, where there are placed, when do they get sun, etc. Then consider similar placement in your yard.
Happy Gardening!
As a lover of all things for the garden, flowers in particular, your suggestion is excellent. Also, if your neighbor or friend has a particular plant that would look great in a similar site in your yard, ask for a pinch or seeds of that plant and start one from scratch. I love to do this and see if I can make something just as beautful.