After 2 years waiting, there are finally some blooms again!
amazing sight to wake up to
delicate details
pedals like feathers
of over 30+ “beards” only 2 bloomed
little furballs
cactus with a beard
everywhere its furry
crown
itty baby beards
Category Archives: Landscape
Prickly Pears
Too bad you can’t just pick and eat them!
so many!
Any suggestions on what to do???
Filed under Landscape
Side Gate Security
The long side of the house has been a security concern due to its isolation, but now thanks to my friend Lesley’s dad there is a very secure and private gate in place!
No More Peeping into the Back!
Filed under Curb Appeal, Landscape
Power Wash = WOW!
I knew the bricks were dirty, but I had no idea exactly how dirty!!! Im sure this was 50+ years worth of dirt!
Side-by-Side
Filed under Curb Appeal, Landscape
The Orchard
Dwarf Fruit Trees in Containers
So I went a little crazy … It started with the strawberries, they are doing so well. Then I have this large empty pot I wanted to put a dwarf tree in. At the nursery, I really had a hard time picking what type of tree I wanted. I ended up with a Satsuma Mandarin, which I love, but still was aching for the Meyer Lemon, with its versatility.
Then, at the hardware store, it ends up dwarf trees are on sale, so in my indecisive manner I decided to go for the Meyer Lemon, Grapefruit then threw in an Avocado for good measure. Toss in a couple inexpensive wood planters and my former trash can – junk area is now an orchard!
Curb Appeal
Dressed up the front door and also the side. Added some pots which I already had along with a nice papyrus plant in a planter Jack left. On the side, I added the blue fescue as planned. I am very happy with the results.
Filed under Curb Appeal, Landscape
Cactus Flowers
Truly magic in the backyard!
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- Hanging Cactus flowers
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- San Pedro Cactus pre-bloom beard
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- Bright Purple
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- Twisted Paddle Bush
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- Orange Spires
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- Paddle Cactus Bloom
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- Paddle Cactus budding
Filed under Landscape
Back Landscape – Little bit of Paradise!
All without the pros! (yet!)
The bigger area will need some professional planning though!
Filed under Landscape
The Front Flower Bed
Got the front bed and side area done…mostly happy with it. I’m thinking the large succulents in the front bed should be lower to the ground, maybe I should have got these other ones that are brighter green and more like ground cover.
I’m thinking of getting a tall planter for the door entry and putting the tall succulents there instead, then getting the ones I think I should have gotten for the bed.
Filed under Curb Appeal, Landscape
Studio Louella 