Photo: First Editions® Shrubs & Trees
Just like writers can suffer from writer’s block, gardeners can suffer from gardener’s block. Feelings of being unsure what to do with a space, what to tackle first or a lack of inspiration can hit. When that’s the case, I like to give a small piece of advice: How can your outdoor living areas reflect you and your interests?
Do you love hosting people in the summer? This may be the year to build that new patio space or pergola. Do you have a favorite color? Find plants that bloom in your favorite hues to fill the gaps in your garden. Or are you ready to go all in? Design your landscape and everything in it to fit your personal aesthetic. Chloe Hurst, known as The Goth Garden or @theg0thgarden on Instagram, has done this impeccably. She has crafted her Zone 5 garden to exude Gothic vibes, featuring dark-hued florals and plants throughout her landscape.
Sometimes, having a purpose and a vision is all one needs to get out of one’s gardening slump. If you find yourself there this season, I encourage you to look inward, find what you like and start creating!
Gretchen McNaughton is the communications and content strategist at Bailey Nurseries. Grow more at firsteditionsplants.com.
