What Color is Your Thumb?
Jun 2nd, 2009 by Shari
If there’s one good thing about today’s economy, it’s that it is bringing out the resourcefulness in us. With nearly everyone having to cut back on expenses, millions of people are discovering new abilities, as they’re forced to do jobs for themselves that they have, heretofore, paid others to do for them.
These undertakings can range from the simplest tasks, such as mowing the lawn, to big projects, such as landscaping. Certainly, more people than ever are struggling to learn not only how to design garden beds, but to actually make things grow. While this may not sound like a monumental chore to some, it can really feel like an impossible dream to someone whose lack of a green thumb results in a flower bed so pitiful that it stands out like a sore thumb.
If you’re in that number, don’t despair, because there are many places where you can go to get professional advice, without paying an expert to do the work for you. Remember – the lack of ability is not a point of shame; the only thing to be embarrassed about is not seeking help. Why, that would be as silly as driving around lost for hours, instead of simply stopping and asking for directions. And nobody would be that foolish, right? (A-hem!).
Getting the help that you need is as simple as going to a nursery or home gardening center, where the employees are generally pretty knowledgeable, and will be happy to answer your questions. In many cases, for true amateurs (you know, the ones who are green everywhere except their thumbs), they will recommend honing their skills on a container garden. This is a great idea, and one that many talented, experienced gardeners and landscaping professionals use every day, for large and small areas, in a variety of designs.
Whether you’re new to gardening, or have been growing beautiful flowers and plants for years, you’ll love the great assortment of planters and planter boxes at CedarStore.com. We’re not talking about any plain, old flowers pots here; we have planter benches, with or without lattice backs, planter trellises, tubs, stands, window boxes, and wheelbarrows. They also come in a wide range of materials, including decay-resistant woods, such as red and white cedar, treated pine, and cherry, as well as nearly indestructible polywood and thermo-plastic coated steel, which are available in over a dozen striking colors.
So, stop in and see our fantastic selection. We’re sure you’ll give it a “thumbs up,” no matter what color your thumb may be!
Yours Outdoors,
Kathy
