Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Cusak Property

Palmer's is receiving 22 pallets of pottery this Thursday.  I'd like to wait and see what arrives in our cargo container before we make a final decision.
Here are some photos of pots that I have collected online and in person this week.  If you could rank them in order of preference so that I can get an idea of what you'd like, that would be helpful.

The Cost estimate for all materials is also below.






2. Square Fiberglass










5. Octagon ConcreteInsert



















**************** COST ESTIMATE FOR MATERIALS  *********************


Cusak Product Estimate
Beds at front doorQtyEachSubTaxTotal
10 shrubs Encore Azalea or Button Gardenias1024.99$249.90$16.24$266.14
Compost for planting55.99$29.95$1.95$31.90
rock for beds around shrubs155$75.00$4.88$79.88
$354.85$23.07$377.92
Bed at MailboxQtyEachSubTaxTotal
flowers White Pentas or Geraniums94.99$44.91$2.92$47.83
Dwarf Mondo to edge bed202.49$49.80$3.24$53.04
soil for flowers 19.99$9.99$0.65$10.64
$104.70$6.81$111.51
Backyard Side BedsQtyEachSubTaxTotal
Asiatic Jasmine to fill in holes104.99$49.90$3.24$53.14
Chemicals to kill clover & weeds131.99$31.99$2.08$34.07
Mushroom Compost to fill in washed out sections85.99$47.92$3.11$51.03
$129.81$8.44$138.25
Flower Pots off Back PorchQtyEachSubTaxTotal
Flower Pots Estimate2299$598.00$38.87$636.87
Saucers for Pots if needed299$198.00$12.87$210.87
Flowers - Estimnate per pot275$150.00$9.75$159.75
soil for flowers 415.99$63.96$4.16$68.12
River Rock for bottom of pots45.99$23.96$1.56$25.52
Irrigation Tubes, connectors & parts150$50.00$3.25$53.25
$1,154.37
Please remit advance funds for plants & matls:$1,782.04
If using Zelle (preferred) or PayPal, please send to musicmamanow@gmail.com









Friday, March 8, 2013

More February flowers














I enjoyed doing these Red, White & Purple window boxes for indirect light but bright conditions this month.  They contain Australian violets, red New Guinea Impatients, white green leaf Begonias, purple Plectranthus [aka Mona Lavender], white Geraniums, English Ivy, red Kalanchoes, Purple Moon Torenia and white Pentas [Left to middle]. Who says you can't have color with low light?  

I also got some friends veggie boxes planted and growing some good cool weather crops like broccoli, lettuces, cilantro, collards, okinawa spinach, parsley, carrots and onions.     

Friday, February 1, 2013

Your Yard


Warm Days, Cool Nights... You've got to love Florida in February!  The 10 day forecast has lows from 45 to 61 each night and warming up to 70 even 80 degrees in the day time next week.  Perfect weather for so many of our flowers and cool-weather vegetables like lettuce, broccoli and green beans.  It's time to trim, clip and fertilize folks!  

It's also time to get those veggie boxes built (or refortified) and planted so you can enjoy fresh organic produce this spring. I have home grown veggies for sale, guaranteed GMO free. Let me know if you are looking for organic 4" or 1 gallon vegetables and herbs. Last week, I harvested the largest broccoli head ever and then I planted some more babies this week.  You can have beans, peas, herbs, lettuces, peppers, tomatoes and more in no time if you plant now.


Speaking of no time, if you are thinking "I HAVE NO TIME!" then please consider using my services offered below.  I'm trying to build up my business this spring so I can have a steadier income in 2013. I am only working part time now at my favorite garden center so that I can continue creating organic sustainable gardens and landscapes here in Orlando. Several of my clients agree that it is time to spread my knowledge base and artistic touches to a wider circle. I hope that I can help you too.


So, no matter what size your space,
whether it is two pots by your front door or
perhaps a new look for your outdoor living area,
I can help.

I can give you a consult, work on my own,
hire extra muscle for weeding and removals,
even work along side you to help you build
your first veggie box or plant a new butterfly garden.
Let's make it work for your budget.


If you want your outdoor areas to be scrumptious this year, let me know. And feel free to pass my info along to your family, friends or neighbors.  I would be most grateful.

FEBRUARY SPECIAL!!! for New clients ~ Receive a FREE consult at your property before 2/28/13, a $79 value.

SERVICES OFFERED:   Flowering Containers, Fruit Trees, Herbs & Edibles, Light Landscaping, Weed and vine removal, and Expert Topiary Trimming.


Let me help you bring beauty, butterflies and balance to your garden, home or office. 









Veggie Boxes


I can help you eat fresh veggies right from your yard.
Here's a double height veggie box with seat all around
that I built last year.  Let me know what you think.
November 2013 1st planting
Broccoli, Basil, Arugula, Spinach, Lettuce,
Cilantro, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots, Oregano,
Aloe, Strawberries and Mint




4' x 8' box before seat is attached


December 2012

January 2013