As you are well aware of, I went from a huge, expansive lawn and yard in my Atlanta home to a small front yard and courtyard out back in my present New Orleans abode.
The small front yard features my sugar kettle and an array of cast iron leaves(aspidistra), indian hawthorns, caladiums, begonias, white bacopa, aztec grass, and purple heart(which keeps growing and multiplying). I am happy to report and show you that so many of my caladium bulbs from last year emerged once again. I did plant some new ones, but I certainly did not have to. The caladiums are now taking over my begonias in the center. They are spectacular, so I guess it is not such a bad thing.
There is one lone hydrangea plant salvaged from near the road when we moved in. It is thriving presently. I will have to mess with its pH because I’d prefer more bluish-colored blooms.
For mulch, I have been using the shredded pine needle variety. I like the way it continues to decompose into the soil.
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The small front yard features my sugar kettle and an array of cast iron leaves(aspidistra), indian hawthorns, caladiums, begonias, white bacopa, aztec grass, and purple heart(which keeps growing and multiplying). I am happy to report and show you that so many of my caladium bulbs from last year emerged once again. I did plant some new ones, but I certainly did not have to. The caladiums are now taking over my begonias in the center. They are spectacular, so I guess it is not such a bad thing.
There is one lone hydrangea plant salvaged from near the road when we moved in. It is thriving presently. I will have to mess with its pH because I’d prefer more bluish-colored blooms.
For mulch, I have been using the shredded pine needle variety. I like the way it continues to decompose into the soil.
Here is a sneak peek at the courtyard (more at a later date):
Click here to see my Atlanta yard:
Grow on, y’all!
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