We have orchids in the acacia tree.
These two clumbs of orchids came out of the big old Norfolk pine that used to grow at the entrance to the terrace. (It was cut down a year and a half ago when it was clear it was dying.)
When we wired them onto the acacia, the gardener said the flowers were yellow, but I really didn’t think I’d ever see them bloom.
Another change: at the end of the long lawn (below), we have added two tall pots to set off a trio of pine trees.
I will plant something tall to the right of the trees/pots grouping.
At the other end of the lawn, I placed this single tall pot. I will enlarge the planting area at the base of the traveller’s palm and add some stones to make a level base for the pot.
And finally, I faced the fact that my stepping stones and grass arrangement (below) on the right side of the entrance to the terrace just didn’t work. (The aforementioned Norfolk pine used to fill this area.)
We (meaning the gardener mostly) took up all the grass and stones . . .
and we replanted (meaning me) with the same plants that are in the borders around the driveway:
Mexican sage, small pink shrub roses (like ‘The Fairy’), datura, lambs’ ear, and yellow day lilies.
I’m still working on the placement of the pots. Please stay tuned.
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