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Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms

In the Gardens

CHA-CHA-CHA-CHA-CHANGES! All I can hear is that David Bowie song in my head as I walk around the front yard gardens cause things are happening here behind the scenes!

I said I was pulling all of those black-eyed susans and they are outta the front porch beds for the most part. For now, they’ve been relocated to the side yard so I can grow them there. But also, split some off and tuck them along in other borders.

But OH MY GOSH does this bed look so much cleaner! My assistant came to help me remove the nandina, groundcover and hellebores that made no sense in this bed either. The nandina has bothered me since day one of living here, so I’m glad to see that out. Like the rudbeckia, we relocated it to the side yard and am quite happy to see a cleaner space.

I ordered several small trees and shrubs from Fast Growing Trees and have to say, I am impressed with the quality and speed of delivery! Because I am trying to get everything in before we get started on our driveway later this week.

So even my driveway is getting a makeover and the gardens around it will get a bit of a facelift from it as a result. Parking and deliveries will be a little hectic here over the next few weeks but it will be worth it in the long run.

This pic is from last year, but you can see the nandina in the back just looks a mess! There is hydrangea paniculata that had no room to grow. And you can see how I needed to support the rudbeckia flowers. No more!

Yes I will miss the look but I’m ready for a change. Can’t wait to show you more next week once I finish getting the plants in.

rudbeckia, pumpkins, supertunias on the porch

Bridal Shower

Do you remember my SIL and her family came over to cut and make bouquets from garden for a bridal shower she was hosting for her son (my nephew) fiance? Well, those bouquets looked AMAZING at the shower!

Everything looked so pretty! My SIL and niece did a banging job planning, decorating, and hosting such an incredible party. All of the food was delicious! And we all had a really great time!

Here are some pics from the party!

stacy ling and her three daughters smiling outdoors on a sunny day, wearing colorful dresses and holding drinks. Trees and a grassy area are in the background. One woman wears a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

Plastic cups of pink lemonade with pink straws sit on wooden trays next to a vase of colorful flowers on a table, set outdoors in a sunlit forest.

A round table with a black and white patterned cloth holds a chalkboard sign with wedding game instructions, a vase of colorful flowers, and a tin of pink pins, set outdoors with trees and chairs in the background.

A wooden outdoor table is set with glassware, plates, pink napkins, and floral centerpieces with colorful flowers. Behind the table, a buffet area with various items and flowers is visible. The setting appears festive and welcoming.

A beautifully set outdoor dining table with elegant plates, crystal glasses, pink and purple flower centerpieces, and wood chairs. The table is under a white canopy in a garden setting, with a drink station in the background.

A white bathtub with floating yellow water lilies, a gold faucet, and a wooden tray holding a vase of purple flowers, an open book, and a folded towel. The bathroom walls are painted blue.

Five adults stand together outdoors on grass, smiling at the camera. Four women wear colorful dresses and the man wears a light polo shirt with beige pants. Trees and sunlight are in the background.

Garden Planning

While I am working in the beds, I cannot tell you how many mental notes I am making that I will 100% forget if I don’t write them all down. This is a great time to jot things down in my garden planner! Did you get yours yet? If not…I strongly recommend snagging a copy here. Not just because I wrote it but rather because your future 2026 garden will thank you later.

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!

Close-up of hydrangea flowers with pink and green petals in a garden. The background shows a green lawn, shrubs, and a house partially visible among trees and other plants. — Little Lime Punch Hydrangeas

A vibrant garden scene with large white and yellow dahlias in the foreground, surrounded by pink and purple dahlias and green leaves. The background features more lush greenery and tall trees. — Platinum Blonde Dahlias

A vibrant purple dahlia flower in full bloom stands out among green leaves and other dahlias in a lush garden, bathed in soft, natural light. — Lilac Time Dahlias

Two spiky-petaled dahlia flowers with yellow centers and pink-tipped petals are surrounded by lush green leaves. The lower flower is larger and more pink, while the upper flower is smaller and more yellow. — Just Married Dahlias

A person holds a large, pale peach dahlia flower with many layered petals in a lush garden, surrounded by green leaves and other blooming flowers, with trees in the background. — Breakout Dahlia

What I’m Shopping For This Week

Just bought this fall table runner for my dining room decor.
These plates for my dining room hutch.
And these – I love the pattern!
Love this basket to drop one of my houseplants in!
I bought these salad plates for the holidays.
Love this blouse for fall!
This scented candle. The glass mades great drip trays for my houseplants when I’m done!

Stacy Ling stands in a bedroom, taking a mirror selfie. She is wearing a black hat, denim jacket, striped dress, and tall tan boots. The room has a patterned rug, bed, and white furniture.

// My Outfit For the Shower Linked Here //

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

A stone fountain sits in the center of a lush garden filled with blooming flowers in shades of pink, purple, and orange. Green foliage surrounds the fountain, and small pots are placed atop green posts throughout the scene.

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

Overwintering Bougainvillea: Yes, You Can Keep It Alive!

Overwintering bougainvillea is easier than you think! Learn to protect this tropical beauty from the cold and enjoy it year after year.

A vibrant garden scene featuring a large terracotta pot filled with blooming pink flowers, including bougainvillea and geraniums. The pot sits in front of a stone wall, with a green fence in the background. Surrounding plants and greenery add to the lush atmosphere.

Ready for Fall? Start with These Container Garden Ideas

Create a stunning fall container garden with this easy recipe. Get tips on plant selection and design for colorful autumn blooms.

A black planter overflowing with greenery, including ornamental cabbage, grasses, and purple, pink, and yellow fall flowers for pots, is set against a light-colored wall. Yellow flowers with green foliage are seen at the base of this beautiful container gardening design. — Fall Flowers for a Container Garden Idea

Monstera Thai Constellation: A Care Guide

Learn how to care for the beautiful Monstera Thai Constellation. This guide covers light, water, soil, and more to help your rare plant thrive.

Large, mottled green and white Monstera leaf with distinctive splits, surrounded by other variegated leaves, growing in a clear plastic pot on a wooden surface.

How I Decorated My Home For Fall

Blend rustic elegance and farmhouse charm for fall! Get inspired by my fall home tour and learn my best secrets for decorating with plants, vintage decor, and cozy textures.

A cozy living room with two brown leather sofas, a beige armchair, a wooden coffee table, decorative pillows, potted plants, wall art, and large windows letting in natural light onto a patterned rug.

Quick & Easy Homemade Turkey Chili Recipe: Ready in 30 Minutes

Craving comfort food? This quick & easy homemade turkey chili recipe is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight!

recipe for healthy turkey chili with toppings that include shredded cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, mango salsa, red pepper and buscuits. Turkey chili is served in yellow bowl with toppings.

How to Grow Spider Plants

Spider plants (Chlorophytum Comosum) are practically impossible to kill! This foolproof guide shares everything you need to know for vibrant growth, how to avoid brown tips, and ways to keep your spiderettes thriving.