Happy Monday, Friends! Today I am excited to join the Outdoor Summer Tours hosted by dear Cindy from County Road 407. I'll show you how I embrace Mother Nature in my Texas Hill country garden style by cultivating a drought-tolerant meadowscape that encourages pollinators
If you've hopped over after visiting Missy from Sonata Home Design, isn't her front porch charming? Welcome to my garden--if you were to drop by, we could visit here at the cozy sitting area just outside my backdoor that leads to the back garden gate.
In my garden, you won't find meticulously manicured lawns...
...instead, you'll see leaves gathered as mulch, lots of native plants and colorful wildflowers carpeting the ground to welcome pollinators!
With the exception of pesky grassburs--also known as stinging grass-- that I weed by hand, my philosophy is if it stays green during our scorching Texas summers, it is welcome in my garden!
Instead of mowing, I am a trimmer which allows me to enjoy fragrant honeysuckle blooms while preventing the vine from strangling other plants.
From the heavenly honeysuckle picnic I shared a few weeks ago to my relaxing boho swing tucked between trees, I love creating whimsical outdoor spaces that beckon you to slow down and sit awhile.
Look here, to see what I used to make these DIY salvaged cushions--no sewing required!
I scored this vintage headboard at a yard sale and repurposed it as a flowerbed trellis--stay tuned for the details in a few weeks.
Soon, vibrant morning glory like these should be blooming on the vine climbing the repurposed trellis!
The zinnia seeds I planted in spring are all blooming now.
Don't let these delicate beauties fool you--most of my roses are over 15 years old and they are so resilient!
Here's another view of my natural meadowscaped ground cover peeking through the greenery...
...and a closer look beneath the flower-filled watering can.
I scored this pair of vintage chaise lounges at a yard sale years ago.
Won't you join me for a homemade muffin and some iced mint tea?
I'm so glad you dropped by today--come again, soon!
Next on the hop is Christy from Our Southern Home and you're going to love her beautiful garden and welcoming porch--then don't forget to scroll down to the thumbnails below to visit the rest of today's featured bloggers!
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Your outdoor spaces and gardens are delightful! Thank you for the tour.
ReplyDeleteThe Texas Hill Country is one of my favorite places. I didn’t realize you lived there.
Cecilia, Your gardens are stunning. I love all the vintage touches. Great tour.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun place to spend the days! You have so much charm everywhere. And the new headboard will be beautiful and full of trails in no time! Happy summer, friend. Glad you could join us. pinned
ReplyDeleteI love your natural gardens, so inviting and relaxing. I would love to sit and read a book on one of those lounge chairs.
ReplyDeleteYour gardens and seating areas are so cozy and beautiful! I am quite smitten by that yellow quilt. I so want to come and jump in one of those lounge chairs with a good book!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving those lounge chairs Cecilia! They look so inviting in the shade and your garden areas are simply charming! I just had to chuckle at your comment of trimming instead of mowing. So cute!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to see yards and gardens in different states. Love your pretty vignettes with quilts and pretty dishes:)
ReplyDeleteCecilia, you have created such beautiful spaces that are so inviting! I love all the beautiful vignettes and want to nestle into the charming boho chair! Pinned!
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