I recently got married about 6-7 months ago, and my wife mentioned wanting to plant elephant ears in our yard. However, since it was late September, it wasn't the best time for planting. This year, I wanted to surprise her by planting them myself. I secretly bought some bulbs and potting soil, then planted them in pots in our yard, moving them to a sunny spot. I've been quietly watering them early in the morning and late in the evening, hoping she'd see them sprout and be thrilled. Unfortunately, she hasn't even noticed the pots have been moved. Now, she's planning to tackle the garden this weekend and wants to empty those pots for flowers! I'm in trouble unless those elephant ears start growing quickly. What can I do to salvage this situation without just owning up to my surprise?
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How about surprising her with some unique new pots? Most garden lovers would love that! You can even find some fun planters that suit her style and let her have control of the flowers she wants to start in them.
In your area, elephant ears take a while to grow, so they’re probably still sleeping. Can you put up a little sign that says ‘Please don’t disturb my elephant ears, they need their beauty sleep’? It might keep her from digging them up until they get a chance to sprout!
But if she does notice and digs them up, she could still replant them, so it’s a win-win!
Just be upfront about it! While surprises are fun, it’s important to be honest. If she’s excited about her flowers, you can help her get set up while being clear about your elephant ear project. Plus, you might get to plant some other flowers around those elephant ears once they start growing!
Absolutely! A garden is all about collaboration. Plus, the combination of flowers and your surprise plants could turn out beautiful!
Yeah, don’t worry too much. The worst that can happen is she’ll be a bit annoyed, but coming clean has its benefits.
You could just come clean and let her know you planted the elephant ears as a surprise. It's a nice gesture, and honestly, she might appreciate the thought you put into it. You could also buy her some new pots for her flowers. That way she can still have her garden project this weekend!
Yeah, just be honest. Surprises can lead to awkward situations like this. It’s a sweet thing you did, so just explain it.
Also, consider planting the elephant ears in the ground if you can! They often take a while to sprout, so she could do her flowers and you can work on the bulbs.
Great idea! Just make it playful so it adds to the surprise. Plus, it might buy you some time.