As many of us know by now, there are lots of great ways to repurpose and reuse old items at home. Rather than tossing things in the trash, reusing can be an ideal option to be more sustainable—and it's a great way to save money.
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Calla lilies are gorgeous flowers that grow well in moderate climates; when planting them, striking a balance in growing conditions is very important. For example, if you live in a hot, frost-free climate, grow them in the shade; in a slightly warm climate, provide partial shade; and in cold regions, find a spot that receives part to full sun for best growth.
Now that you know where to plant them, let’s go ahead and learn how to plant them for maximum impact with our “calla lily garden ideas” post.
You know what’s the best thing about creating a Calla Lily bed? You can make one full of different colors and the texture of foliage. Just pick a slightly shady spot and get busy creating a beautiful flower bed of arum lilies. You can also plant them with hostas and ferns for the best appearance.
If you’ve got a huge driveway, we highly recommend lining it with Calla Lilies. Pick orange, yellow, and other warm ones–they’ll light up under the sunlight.
There’s something about wicker beds and Calla Lilies that makes them seem like they’re straight out of a Disney movie.
Some Calla Lilies, Caladiums, and floral pots are all you need to spruce up your porch space and turn it pretty.
If you’ve got space, why not use it to its potential and fill the entire backyard and front lawn with Calla Lilies? This Calla Lily landscaping idea will look stunning!
Growing Tip: Calla lilies aren’t exactly like grass that you can blanket your whole lawn with. They grow from underground clumps called rhizomes. Make sure you leave 6-8 inches of space between each one.
Step one–get a massive container. Step two–fill it with beautiful Calla Lilies. That’s pretty much it! You can also plant them with other plants, just like the container arrangement above,
As many of us know by now, there are lots of great ways to repurpose and reuse old items at home. Rather than tossing things in the trash, reusing can be an ideal option to be more sustainable—and it's a great way to save money.
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As we head towards Autumn, join us in our third BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, in the picturesque grounds of English Heritage’s Audley End House and Gardens, in Essex, from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September, 2024.
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