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What a week it was!

In the Garden

While I was still pretty busy in the beds, it seems like there is a bit of a lull. We haven’t had a killing frost yet and it has been so dry, the plants are still going but not looking so amazing anymore. I mean, some sections of my gardens are still beautiful but I am ready to move on. It’s the end of October, I’m in zone 6b, and that first frost is going to hit anytime now.

I want to plant my bulbs and can’t get them in these spaces with all the plants still going so I’m going to be removing them next week. It looks like we could dip down enough this weekend to kill off the plants, but I don’t know! The weather has been really strange this year as we’ve had an uncharacteristically dry and warm summer and fall.

One of the things I want to do is remove and relocate some of the black eyed susans in the welcome garden. It feels really overgrown and they are taking over! It’s my fault because I love to leave the seed heads for the birds but this plant loves my gardens (a little too much!) and needs to be kept in check. So this fall, I need to dig some out and make space.

A scenic autumn landscape with vibrant pink and yellow flowers in the foreground. A tree-lined street with colorful foliage and a house in the background under a clear blue sky.

I also want to turn my attention to my indoor garden now. All of my houseplants are indoors now and I’m figuring out where they thrive best. We’ve lived in our home for nearly 3 years now and with all the large windows we have, it’s a great home for indoor gardening!

So I’ve been setting my sunroom to more of a jungle if you will and I love being in there! I mean I always loved this space but now with all these cool plants, I am loving it so much more. There is a tour in the near future but I’m still getting the space squared away.

Every Christmas cactus I have is blooming now. A little fun fact about the one picture below. These are branches that I recently cut off the mother plant and just stuck them in fresh potting soil. So this is not even rooted yet and it is blooming. It’s one of the biggest reasons I love to grow this plant. It’s super easy, blooms a few times a year, and it’s crazy simple to propagate.

A potted plant with vibrant pink flowers sits on a wicker stand by a window. The plant’s branches drape over, adding a lush touch to the bright indoor space with tiled flooring.

Organizing My Fall Garden Chores

I’m often asked how I get it all done and while I do hire some help to do the heavier lifting type tasks, I break my garden down into spaces that I do each day so the tasks (and the overall jobs) are more manageable.

For example, yesterday, I spent the day in the zen garden, cleaning out the containers and storing them for the winter so it will be easier to clean up leaves. I usually leave them out but with the drought we’ve been having here in New Jersey and the fact that I pulled plants to overwinter them…they just don’t look all that amazing anymore. So gone they went.

It’s freeing to clean and organize spaces and my gardens feel much the same way. When I’m done for the season…I am doooooone.

A green hanging plant pot with a string of hearts plant, featuring long trailing vines and heart-shaped leaves, is suspended against a light-colored wall. — String of Hearts

A potted philodendron birkin with lush green leaves sits on a woven tray on a wooden table. Behind it, a beige armchair and pillows are placed near large windows, revealing the sunroom's garden view. Natural sunlight illuminates the cozy indoor setting. — Philodendron Birkin

What I’m Shopping For This Week

It’s been a random week of stuff! I’m starting to look at fall decor for my home and of course, needed a few odds and ends for the garden. Here’s what I’m shopping for this week!

Since I’ve been bitten by the rare indoor houseplant bug, I’m preparing my home to be even more hospitable to indoor plants so they all thrive. After watching some of the newbies really flourish outdoors this summer, I decided to bring that environment indoors for the winter. So plants that will receive less than stellar light are getting plant lights and I’m adding more humidity to my sunroom and family rooms.

I bought a bunch of new to me plants from Canopy Plant Co (not sponsored). Let me tell you how amazing and healthy their stock is! I am so impressed. And wound up buying plants I wanted to get in the first round but held off because I had not ordered from them before. My sunroom is really filling in. I LOVE IT!

A close-up of a potted plant with large, dark green leaves featuring pinkish-red undersides. The plant is placed near a window, allowing natural light to illuminate its foliage. — Calathea

I bought a second humidifier to add to my family room. It’s so nice sitting in the plant room now with the additional humidity I think I’m going to be adding more in specific rooms around my home.

I also bought two different multi-tiered indoor plant stands to accommodate all these plants! My collection is really growing and the mish mosh of plant stands I have are starting to look more cluttered. I shopped high and low for ones that appealed to me from all different websites. So I’m trying out this one and this one. I may order more once we assemble and get them in place but I feel like these will work really well and look good. Stay tuned!

In addition to those items, I picked up the following:

These D shaped moss poles for my new plants that love to climb!
These clear nursery pots that help you see the root ball of your houseplants so you can really tell whether its time to water or not. I ordered some last week but decided to order more for repotting.
This systemic insect control for houseplants is a total gamechanger and lasts 8 weeks! If you are hestitant to grow indoor plants because of bugs, this will help with that.

These are the most popular products on my blog this week!

A cozy living room corner with a light gray armchair, draped with a green throw, and a brown patterned pillow. Nearby, a wooden side table holds a potted plant. Behind, a dresser with sunflowers and more plants add a fresh touch. Natural light streams in.

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

How to Overwinter Your Begonias & Enjoy Them Year-Round

Winter is coming! Don’t let your begonias die with the first frost. Learn how to overwinter begonias with ease so you can enjoy their beauty for seasons to come.

A vibrant close-up of a garden with mixed flowers, highlighting a large pale pink blossom with a yellow center surrounded by smaller red and white blooms, set against a backdrop of lush green leaves. Overwinter begonias if you want to save them for next year.

Easy DIY Flower Art with Dried Blooms in an Upcycled Frame

Preserve your garden’s beauty with this DIY flower art project! Dried blooms and an upcycled frame create a stunning display.

Hands arranging an assortment of colorful, dried flowers on an ornate, gold-bordered tray. The flowers vary in shades of pink, purple, yellow, and white, creating a vibrant mosaic display.

Elegant Adult Halloween Party Ideas for a Spooktacular Celebration

Hosting a Halloween party this year? Discover unique and elegant adult Halloween party ideas for a spooktacular celebration.

A festive outdoor table setting with a Halloween theme perfect for an adult Halloween party. The table features a DIY floral arrangement centerpiece with a black witch hat, surrounded by small pumpkins on each plate. Amber goblets, gold lanterns, and plaid napkins complete the autumnal decor.

Rex Begonias: The Drama Queens of the Plant World (And How to Keep Them Happy)

Learn how to keep your rex begonias thriving with this comprehensive guide.

A potted begonia plant with vibrant leaves sits on a patterned surface. The leaves display shades of green, pink, and burgundy, creating a striking contrast against the pale pot and neutral background.

No-Carve Pumpkin Centerpiece with Fresh Flowers: A Simple Fall DIY

Create a stunning no-carve pumpkin centerpiece with fresh fall flowers. This easy DIY guide brings effortless elegance to your autumn table.

fresh flowers and heirloom pumpkin centerpiece idea for the dining table with zinnias, dahlias, sedum autumn joy, ivy, celosia and boxwood — No-Carve Pumpkin Centerpiece with Fall Flowers

Faux Stone DIY: Give Your Ceramic Bowl a Stunning Makeover

Got an old ceramic bowl that doesn’t match your decorating style? Don’t toss it! Flip it with this faux stone finish DIY upcycle idea. Wait until you see what this looks like now!