For many of us, the start of summer sees the revival of personal traditions – whether it involves refreshing our outdoor furniture or planting a favorite flower. For Martha Stewart, summer tradition comes in the shape of that adorns the terrace of her Maine home. 'It’s a tradition I look forward to every year planting all the beautiful containers up at Skylands, my home in Maine,' Stewart says.
According to her , the 'iced terrace' overlooks Seal Harbor, located on the southeastern part of Mount Desert Island near Acadia National Park, Maine. The is, as Martha says, 'brimming with beautiful, green plant life once again' complete with large outdoor urns, pots, and planters. Martha spends every Memorial Day weekend at Skylands, and part of the holiday includes filling the containers and placing them around the expansive terrace.
'It is quite an undertaking, but it's become a fun tradition, especially with the group that accompanies me,' Stewart says in the blog. 'As soon as I arrive there, I design the layout of where things will go, and we all get to work.' A photo posted by on As with all garden projects, planning ahead is key.
The lifestyle guru says she decides where each plant will go before they are moved, which saves lots of time and energy. 'This year, we brought alocasias, agaves, palms, and so many more,' she adds. Alongside these large planters, Stewart brought a selection of smaller plants and ground covers to use as underplantings before adding succulent plants.
