Half Finished

Category: Garden Novice | Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:34 pm

I've completed planting half the ledge. I have about another 20 feet to go. The hardest part is removing the sod but I'm taking it slow and easy. I had a real hard time under the lemon/lime tree as the long spikes kept sticking me and bees were doing their thing. But I managed to get the sod out without too much damage to my body.

So far, in the sunny area I planted Bougainvillea, Yucca, Agapanthus, Day Lily's, Bird Of Paradise, Lavender, Plumeria, Geraniums and Creeping Charlie as ground cover.

In the semi-shaded area, I planted the 4 banana trees that weren't doing well in the sunny dry spot, Yucca, Lavender, Day Lily's, Croton more Geraniums and Creeping Charlie.

Hope to have some photos soon.

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Jewell wrote on Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:59 pm:

Can't wait to see the photos. Sounds like you have been incredibly busy. Love the variety of plants you are putting into your garden.

eileen wrote on Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:32 pm:

All your hard work is paying off Eileen. You have a lovely variety of planting - most of which are indoor tropicals here.
I'll look forward to your photographs.

Newfpaws wrote on Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:37 pm:

Oh how I envy you for what you can grow. Too cold here and no room inside. Can't wait to see pics.

Droopy wrote on Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:53 am:

Oooh, you can grow my house plants outside. :D I'm looking forward to photos.

EileenT wrote on Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:19 pm:

I'm debating whether to try and keep the creeping charlie in the garden as ground cover to cut down on weeds or to go ahead and add mulch. I don't have much to spend on bags of mulch so don't know what to do.

I haven't worked on the rest of the ledge yet but will try to finish it up this week.

gardengater wrote on Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:58 pm:

This sounds very pretty and quite a job. I like ground covers for my rose garden as Ajuga grows thick and provides a nice dark background for the roses and daylilies. It's easily transplanted too. I know your garden will be gorgeous.