Luckily, the section between the road and sidewalk, also known as the "hell strip" is only about 18 inches wide. This is a positive in my book because why waste ground on a tough-to-garden area with numerous limitations. Opting to keep things simple . . . and because family and friends rave about it . . . I went with the Asiatic jasmine groundcover. Hopefully, it will fill in quickly in this small area.
As far as grass goes, this and a very small section on the right side of the driveway is it. A small, almost circular, patch of zoysia grass. Zoysia because the city gave me two choices: zoysia or bahia - no St. Augustine allowed anymore. I opted for zoysia because I've grown bahia before, and I didn't think it would perform well in this much shade. So, there will be a learning curve with this new turf, but at least there's a minimum amount of it.
In the last week and a half, I've been feverishly moving plants from my mother and sister's homes. This is a narrow strip on the side of the house, so I'll be doing a walkway and some vertical gardening here. I'm hoping to hang my orchids from the trellis once some vines are established.
There's more plants just hanging out in the backyard waiting to be planted, and
also on the other side of the house. I've definitely got my work cut out for me from now until May when the weather starts to warm up. My plants are not very happy with me after hanging out in pots over a long, hot summer. I'm going to need to work quickly to get them in the ground where they'll be happy once again.
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5 comments:
Welcome home, Susan. You are settling in quickly and your plants appreciate it, obviously.
Zoysia is definitely a better choice than Bahia, which sends up seed heads next day after cutting. It makes a lovely small lawn because of the finely cut blades.
It's looking lovely Susan. Moving in and getting unpacked and settled takes time. You will enjoy planting your new gardens during this fall/winter/spring. Your potted babies will soon be thriving in their new gardens.
Seeing what you are doing inspires me to keep working in my own gardens. Thank you.
Love and hugs to you ~ FlowerLady
Wow, Susan, I had no idea you were moving. Interesting that we are going through much the same thing at the same time. When we moved this summer I had so many plants in pots waiting for a new home also. I still have some waiting. Lucky for you this is actually a good time to plant. I wish you all the best. Smaller gardening is probably very wise at this point. :-) Meems
Your new home looks lovely. I can't believe what you've accomplished in such a short time. Good luck to you!
It's going to be very exciting watching your garden unfold.
Keep us posted! :-)
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