Well, this weekend managed to provide me with a little time to finally plant the flowers I’ve had on the porch for weeks. Thank you, Mother Nature.
I also thought it may be time to swap out the Christmas door mat. So, I picked up this great geometric door mat at IKEA.
And do you see those lilacs to the left? We cut them to the ground when we moved in because they were so out-of-control. This the first year they’ve really bloomed. Such a great scent in the open windows.
All of our massive and out-of-control iris have bloomed.
Once they are finished, I’m planning to break them up because they have taken over the garden bed. It’s been three years, so it’s time. I may devote an entire garden bed to them at the new house.
So, that’s my little attempt with flowers and curb appeal. Pretty flowers make a happy house.
What do you think?
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jen @ homeinthecountry says
So pretty! Your house has such great curb appeal – love the red & gray combo!
When you split your irises, will you provide instructions/tips? I have a few bunches of irises that need to be split this summer…
Oonafey says
Pretty flowers DO make a happy house! I inherited some peonies in the front of my new house and I was so excited when they bloomed! However, just two short weeks later, the blooms are all yucky and they were so heavy they all laid right down on the ground. Boo. I may have to make them cages or just transfer them to the backyard, so I don’t care as much about how they look after the pretty…
Joi says
I’ve wanted to do the address on pots thing for awhile. It looks fab on your porch!
Mom says
Who needs to pay thousands of dollars to get their yard lookin’ tip-top? Not the Woodwards! Talk about CURB APPEAL! Looks absolultely incredible!
Robin says
Flowers always make me smile and the way you have arranged your garden beds is so inviting. It looks AMAZING!
Jen@Notes From the Heartland says
Love it all. The pops of red against the gray are FAB. And the rug….loves.
emily @ the happy home says
the house numbers are too cute! i love that idea.
and i’m in love with your irises. one of my favorite flowers!
threeacres says
Beautiful! The irises need to be divided. Plant the extras some place else or trade/give them away. That lilac is so small! Why did you prune it like that? Every time you prune it extensively or stress it out by transplanting the blooms will smaller the next year. That common type of light purple lilac will have 8″ long blooms if left alone. But it will get big…it shouldn’t have been planted so close to the house. Transplant it to a nice open spot it can get 10′ tall and nearly as wide then leave it alone. It will reward you with maintenance free beautiful blooms that smell gorgeous.
Kelly@TearingUpHouses says
Thank for mentioning where the door mat is from. I was about to ask!
Kelly
Shannon says
I just turned the laptop around and whined to John, look how cute their house is! This is how I want our house to look!
Seriously, I love it. Don’t get rid of it before I get out there to see it. I feel like it’s a landmark, I want to get my picture on your front porch with a fanny pack and a camera around my neck.
Oh and I never thought of lilac! It looks so pretty, I think I might want to put that along the side of my house. You’re a friggin lifesaver.
Oh and remember you posted that my summer to-do list was more like a weekend list for you guys? Well, I LOVED that comment and made sure to show John, give him a little kick in the pants if you will ๐
Stephanie says
The flowers look beautiful! I love the tin can containers – such a cute idea!
-Kasey says
Looks very charming. Love the tin cans on the white picket fence ๐
Michael - Innkeeper says
just love all the flowers kim! and the new door mat. pops of red are my favorite!
Katie says
I love everything! Especially your flower pots with your house number, so clever!!! Thanks for great inspiration ๐
Comeca Jones says
I simply love the outcome even the mailbox is red ! You did an awesome job.
Meredith Travels says
Adorable! And your lilies are going crazy!
Liz @ It's Great To Be Home says
It looks so gorgeous! I’m always impressed with other people’s gardening skills (since I have none). Beautiful!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I wholeheartedly agree! I smile so much bigger when I pull into our driveway and see things blooming. We still have some work to do, but I love flowers! Your front porch looks great!!
Amanda @ Little House on the Corner says
So pretty! You are inspiring me to add some color and life to our front porch, which is currently bare and sad.
Kylie says
cute! I love the red and white (i’m a Husker fan). And I’m in envy of how great your curb appeal is. We’re working hard to get ours spiffed up.
Meredith says
Love it, especially the hanging cans on your fence–how EASY!
Ches says
Your flowers are beautiful, I wish you lived closer so you could help me with curb appeal.
Rita/Fighting Off Frumpy says
I agree! No house is complete without flowers. ๐ I planted a few a couple weekends ago, and they seem to be coming along nicely. I loooove your lilac – that’s my absolute FAVORITE scent, but for some reason I’ve never grown one. My neighbor gave me one last year but (whispers) I accidentally mowed over it.
Mrs. Adventure says
Aww very cute if I were moving that direction I’d buy it :o)
Kristi says
It looks great. You are going to be getting offers left and right on this house once you list it!!
Jenny @ Words on Wendhurst says
So cute! Love it! ๐
domesticallyseasoned says
I think I might have to steal your tin can idea. Wicked cute
Alli (and Tommy too!) says
So cheery and very creative! I am a big fan of the tin cans on the fence posts, how thrifty of you!