A homeowner has found a way to take his garden from dull to thriving.
They put their green fingers to the test and transformed their outdoor space with as many tulips as they could handle.
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“I've always dreamed of having a ridiculous number of tulips in my garden. Mission accomplished!” said one Redditor who has since deleted his account.
Their previously bare front yard had definitely had a floral upgrade that had people standing on the ground.
What started as a garden with only soil was now full of flowers.
Dozens of multi-colored tulips can be attributed to the home's new appeal.
The orange, pink, white and purple variants outlined the front of the garden in a curved pattern – and that was not all.
They also had planters and flower beds where more tulips and other small plants grew.
On the other side of a walkway were more tulips.
People were so impressed by the tulip transformation that they wondered if it was a professional job.
“Are you a designer or did you rent this out?” asked one Reddit user.
“The palette is beautiful and I love the way you've distributed the colors. Truly incredible. I'd love to see more photos of your garden throughout the season,” they continued.
“Thank you! Not a designer and we did it ourselves. I've been working on the plan in my mind for years – at least ten. It's a literal dream come true,” they replied.
Others also continued to rave about the DIY outdoor oasis.
“Absolutely beautiful! Great job,” one user wrote.
“It's just so damn fun to watch. Congratulations on your dream come true! It's worth an award and belongs in magazines!” another Redditor agreed.
“Really nice! Looks like all your hard work paid off,” said a third user.
Others had their own questions.
“Those planters are adorable! Are they ready-made or did you buy them somewhere? I think they look beautiful!” said one Redditor.
“They're just recycled planks from another project. We made the biggest boxes we could from the pieces we had. Then painted them black and laid them on the floor,” they replied.
“How many bulbs approximately? Beautiful colors!” wrote another user.
“A thousand,” they replied.
According to the garden professionals at Miracle-GroTulips are quite easy to grow.
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They recommend planting the flowers in a sunny spot with 'excellent drainage'.
They also recommend planting bulbs in the fall so they can bloom in the spring.
Another trick is to use their Miracle-Gro Garden Soil for Flowers, which sells for $28.49 at Walmart.
The soil is described as allowing plants to grow “twice as big” and providing moisture management to help prevent problems caused by too much or too little water.
Simple gardening tips to save money, maximize space and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizer.
- Dollar Tree sells four packets of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like the one from Amazon Mr. Stacky stackable planter with 5 levels$35 to make more use of a small space.
- Use nets such as the Garden Net Pest Barrier$8, from Amazon to keep away bugs from eating your veggies.
- Attempt sacrificial plants to reduce the use of pesticides and keep pests out of your garden. By deliberately growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests, you can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip and chives.
- For annoying weeds in your garden, the Grampa's Weeder – The original upright weed puller tool with long handles$45, from Amazon is a handy tool that you can use without having to bend over.