Hi from South Florida!
Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 9:48 am
Hi HG!
I've been very busy with my hands on the ground and surfing South Florida websites for more info!
Even though I am far from being the 'fundi' you are , I am a little more comfortable and happier with what I have learnt about this area so far.
I'm still learning from the Floridata site I mentioned before (they have a brand new forum which is still a baby but I hope it will grow like this one), plus I got a couple of books specific to this area, which are very practical. It's good to be able to relate to what I read and see it happening in my garden and my neighbourhood.
I'm still busy with my backyard 'project'... So far, I have planted in my shady area a Lakeview Jasmine, a Persian Shield, an Arboricola, a Dombeya x Seminole, a Shrimp plant, A Dwarf Powderpuff, and Green Mountain. And I still have quite a bit of space left...
I have planted these alongside the fence and under the shade of the neighbour's Sapodilla trees and our large Mango. For now, I just want to have a nice row of various (preferably flowering) shrubs, that will grow no more than 6ft. I like the eclectic look!
Of course, at this point it looks rather empty, as the plants are quite small and there's space to grow. Patience...!
I've been very busy with my hands on the ground and surfing South Florida websites for more info!
Even though I am far from being the 'fundi' you are , I am a little more comfortable and happier with what I have learnt about this area so far.
I'm still learning from the Floridata site I mentioned before (they have a brand new forum which is still a baby but I hope it will grow like this one), plus I got a couple of books specific to this area, which are very practical. It's good to be able to relate to what I read and see it happening in my garden and my neighbourhood.
I'm still busy with my backyard 'project'... So far, I have planted in my shady area a Lakeview Jasmine, a Persian Shield, an Arboricola, a Dombeya x Seminole, a Shrimp plant, A Dwarf Powderpuff, and Green Mountain. And I still have quite a bit of space left...
I have planted these alongside the fence and under the shade of the neighbour's Sapodilla trees and our large Mango. For now, I just want to have a nice row of various (preferably flowering) shrubs, that will grow no more than 6ft. I like the eclectic look!
Of course, at this point it looks rather empty, as the plants are quite small and there's space to grow. Patience...!