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Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms

A charming yellow house with white trim features a long, covered front porch. Lush green bushes, flowers, and a well-kept lawn line a winding brick walkway. Mature trees surround the garden.

In the Garden

I know I say this every week but the gardens look SO GORGEOUS this week! I’ll share some pics below but definitely head over to my YouTube (linked below) so you can see them in real time. Let’s talk about some of my garden spaces because they are breathtaking right now!.

The Zen Garden

I wrapped up planting the pond and containers. Let me tell you how difficult it was planting the pond with the fishing line there to keep the heron out. It felt like I was in the Mission Impossible movie and at one point, I slipped and my foot went right into the pond. I added Taro, sunpatiens, pitcher plant and few other goodies. In the near future, I’ll be sharing some of the water plants I added. But for now, enjoy the spring blooms!

In this garden, I’ve got a Japanese snowbell tree that blooms every other year and smells AMAZING, elderberry black lace, rhododendrons, and a gorgeous mountain laurel.

I potted up my new planter with my bird of paradise as the thriller, sunpatiens and the filler, and bacopa as the spiller. Love love love the combo! The bird of paradise looks so good with the pickerel planted in the pond.

A serene garden scene with a small waterfall flowing into a pond with lots of water plants, surrounded by blooming flowers, lush greenery, and trees. A red wooden deck and potted plants are in the foreground.
A lush garden scene with a small pond, rocks, and vibrant flowering plants in pots and beds. Pink and purple blooms, leafy green foliage, and a tree with delicate pink flowers fill the tranquil outdoor space.
A black Labrador retriever sits on a cushioned wicker ottoman outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery, blooming flowers, and a small pond in the background.

Peonies, Roses, and Honeysuckle

It’s peony week here in my zone 6b garden. Every single one is blooming and I could not be happier! I love them with nepeta walker’s low. It is such a striking plant combination don’t you think?

The rose gardens are POPPING off! It smells amazing here and the fact that Allium Globemaster is still blooming while they do is even better!

And the honeysuckle is in full bloom too! I’ve seen lots of hummingbirds while working in the gardens and I love how they look with ninebark, my roses and alliums too.

A colorful garden with blooming orange roses and round purple alliums, surrounded by green lattice fencing. The lush plants and flowers create a vibrant, lively outdoor scene.
A vibrant garden with blooming red and purple flowers, clusters of white blossoms, and lush green foliage, bordered by a stone wall and surrounded by tall trees in the background.
A garden with bright pink and light pink peonies in bloom, surrounded by lush green foliage and a patch of purple flowers in the foreground, with tall trees in the background.
A cluster of blooming pink peonies in a lush garden lines a winding driveway leading to a yellow house with white trim, surrounded by greenery and flowering plants.

Plants of the Week!

I’m highlighting some favorite garden blooms from the week so you can see the plants and varieties I’m growing. Here are a few that I’m loving this week!

Two fully bloomed orange roses with ruffled petals are surrounded by green leaves and rosebuds, set against a green trellis in an outdoor garden.
At Last Roses
A cluster of white flowers in the foreground with a raised garden bed full of green plants and flowers in the background, set on a brick patio near a green fence and surrounded by trees.
Fairytrail Hydrangea in pots in the potager garden
Clusters of small, white, spiky flowers with yellow centers grow among reddish-brown leaves on a bush, creating a striking contrast of colors and textures.
Ninebark
Clusters of vibrant pink roses in full bloom with lush green leaves and a few rosebuds surrounding them.
Ringo Rose Double Pink
Two yellow flowers with bright red centers bloom among glossy green leaves. The petals are slightly ruffled, and the vivid colors contrast with the surrounding foliage.
Ringo Rose
A lush green trellis supports climbing plants with vibrant pink and orange flowers, surrounded by leaves and branches, creating a colorful and lively garden scene. The flowers are lonicera (honeysuckle)
Lonicera (honeysuckle)
Clusters of pink and orange honeysuckle flowers with tubular petals are surrounded by lush green leaves and stems.
Lonicera (honeysuckle)
Clusters of small pink flowers bloom among dark green, slender, and deeply serrated leaves on a bushy plant. The flowers appear in dense, rounded groups, adding color to the lush foliage.
Elderberry Black Lace
Clusters of pink and white kalmia latifolia flowers bloom vibrantly against a green leafy background in a sunny garden. (mountain laurel)
Mountain Laurel

Another Step Toward Empty Nesting

But the biggest news this week is bittersweet: my middle daughter has officially flown the coop! We are incredibly happy for her and so proud of everything she’s accomplished, but it’s definitely a strange feeling having one less kiddo at home.

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A woman wearing a straw hat, sunglasses, and a bright pink shirt that says "Get Your Bloom On" sits in a garden surrounded by blooming pink tulips and green foliage, smiling at the camera on a sunny day.

What I’m Shopping For This Week

  • I’ve been thinking about getting my husband this outdoor TV cover for his mancave area for Father’s Day. My friends over at Simply 2 Moms love theirs. What do you think?
  • I bought more earthworm castings for my gardens. Adding this to your beds and container gardens is a great way to improve the soil and feed your plants organically.
  • This backpack sprayer has saved me SO MUCH TIME applying deer repellent. I highly recommend it!
  • And I bought some more orchid bark so I can repot my houseplants in a homemade blend of potting soil, bark and perlite.

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

A cluster of green and purple flowers lines a garden path leading to a large yellow house with white trim, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful landscaping.
My hellebores are still blooming!

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

Growing Salvia Plant for a Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden

Want a beautiful, low-maintenance cottage garden? Learn to grow the beautiful and versatile salvia plant with this simple guide!

Cluster of purple and pink salvia flowers with green leaves growing in a garden; wooden sculpture and green foliage visible in the blurred background.
Pink Profusion Salvia

Growing Clematis Vine: Climbing Beauty For Your Cottage Garden

Learn how to grow a beautiful clematis vine! This guide covers planting, pruning, care & climbing tips for your cottage garden.

A decorative white lantern hangs on a green wooden structure, surrounded by vibrant pink clematis flowers and green leaves.

Fresh Front Porch Ideas for a Breezy Summer

Discover fresh front porch ideas for summer! From plants to cozy decor, create a welcoming outdoor space you’ll love.

gomphrena truffala pink proven winners with angelonia cascade blue, prism pink superbells and supertunia mini vista violet in planters by front porch of 1850 farmhouse with white rockers

Design Your Dream Potager: Where Beauty Meets Bountiful Harvests

Design a stunning potager garden! Blend flowers, herbs & veggies for a beautiful, productive kitchen garden. Grow food & enhance your landscape.

A raised wooden garden bed filled with leafy green plants and small white flowers, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers in the background.

Easy Prosciutto and Melon Salad with Burrata Recipe

Looking for a quick & delicious summer salad? This prosciutto and melon salad with burrata recipe is a must-try!

A plate of salad with prosciutto, melon cubes, mozzarella, leafy greens, and balsamic glaze. Slices of melon and a fork are on the side, with bowls of cubed cantaloupe and honeydew in the background.

The All-You-Need Guide to Growing Showstopping Dahlias in Pots

This comprehensive guide empowers you to cultivate stunning dahlias in pots. Discover the right pot size, sun needs, feeding tips, and expert techniques for endless blooms.

Creamy peach dahlias blooming in a garden, surrounded by lush green leaves. A bee is collecting pollen on one of the flowers. In the background, trees and a small building are visible under a clear sky.
Dahlia Shiloh Noelle

WALL GARDEN TOUR: Best Spring Flowering Shrubs, Roses, and Plant Combinations!

Watch it here!

A vibrant garden with a stone wall, blooming red roses, purple alliums, white flowers, and lush green foliage. Large text reads "STUNNING PLANT COMBOS!" with a pink rose graphic.

My Peony Garden: Stop Blooms From Flopping Over (A Before and After Guide) 🌸

Watch it here!

Bright pink and light pink peonies bloom in a lush, green garden with trees in the background. Text reads, "NO MORE FLOPPY PEONIES" with a pink flower icon replacing the "O" in "MORE.

ZEN GARDEN TOUR: Backyard Blooms, New Plantings, Pond Life & Exciting Design Changes!

Watch it here!

Lush backyard garden with large green plants, blooming flowers, a stone path, a white Buddha statue, and the text “Backyard Garden Goals” in bold letters across the image.

Amazing Inspiration from Around the Web

I love finding cool inspiration from around the web and wanted to share some of what I’m loving right now.

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo

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Stacy Ling

Stacy Ling is author of the best selling book, The Bricks 'n Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden, and writes the blog Bricks ’n Blooms from her 1850 farmhouse located in zone 6b northern New Jersey. She is a master gardener who’s been gardening for over 25 years and enjoys sharing her passion to help beginners find their inner green thumb, as well as discover a love for all things plants and flowers. Stacy loves to bring the outdoors inside her home and decorates with a comfy, casual, and cottagecore style. Come grow stuff and create beautiful spaces with her.

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6 Comments

  1. The gardens, just wow! Now I have the theme song fro Mission Impossible rolling through my head. Kim

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    1. Thank you! Can you imagine trying to weave your body under all that fishing line! It is surely a challenge! LOL

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  2. Stacy
    Your gardens are nothing short of amazing. Just stunning. Thank you for sharing my porch cabinet makeover. Love you girl.

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  3. Hi there, just wondering if you recommend a specific soil for houseplants. I used to get mine at a local floral shop but they closed and no one else seems to have one. I always hear that miracle grow is not the best so I thought you might know of one that is good.
    Thank you for your newsletter. Very informative

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    1. Hi Lee! Depending on what you are growing, I generally use a mix of orchid bark, organic potting soil, perlite and some earthworm castings. But if you want an all in one chunky soil mix instead of buying piecemeal like I do, this is a good brand! (affiliate) https://urlgeni.us/amzn/solsoilschunkymix

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