Hello GPODers!
Yesterday I discussed loving the range in gardens that we see in Backyard Photograph of the Day, however there was a component that I didn’t actually contact on and that’s the gardeners themselves. Whereas the completely different vegetation, designs and types are all a pleasure to see and admire, it truly is the gardeners themselves and the completely different approaches they take to the land they have an inclination that permits for all these distinctive areas and views.
That is notably evident within the submissions I obtain. Some members of GPOD ship prolonged paragraphs about their backyard, their expertise, and what working with vegetation means to them. Others ship little to no info and easily wish to showcase their spectacular designs. Right this moment’s submission is the latter, Betty Torres despatched a large number of beautiful pictures of her unimaginable entrance backyard stuffed with lush, tropical vegetation… however not a lot info on the place she gardens or how she created these beautiful beds. However no worries right here, whereas I’m itching to be taught extra, Betty’s stunning backyard speaks for itself.
Straight away, my thoughts is touring to Florida or someplace comparable with these unimaginable jelly palms (Butia odorata, Zones 8–10) pulling full consideration, even subsequent to radiant cannas. As an avid tree lover, something with fabulous foliage and attention-grabbing texture goes to catch my eye.
However as you get just a little nearer, the finer particulars of this gravel mattress come to life.
This unimaginable design of white crushed stone “spilling” out from a terra cotta pot is so enjoyable and inventive. Identical to the backyard buildings and artwork we add to our gardens, there aren’t any guidelines to how supplies have to be utilized. The power to create shapes, patterns, and combos isn’t restricted to the vegetation we develop.
Although, Betty isn’t letting her floor cowl do all of the heavy lifting. A shiny pink celosia is roofed in it’s fascinating, feathery plumes and ColorBlaze® Dipt in Wine coleus (Coleus scutellarioides ‘Dipt in Wine’, Zones 10–11 or as an annual) is doing double-duty with its colourful foliage and spires of lime-green flowers.
One other fairly palm tree, this one could be a ribbon palm (Livistona decora, Zones 9–11). Sorry upfront for any palm misidentification! Whereas I marvel at these tropical wonders, getting a correct ID could be tough.
I can, nonetheless, determine this cute Whirlwind® white fan flower (Scaevola aemula ‘Bomy Whit’, Zones 10–11 or as an annual) and much more treasured tulista succulents rising on either side (Tulista minor, Zones 9–11).
Not all of Betty’s vegetation are restricted to the warmest climates, this Pink Drift® groundcover rose (Rosa ‘Meijocos’, Zones 4–11) brings a pop of tropical shade to a variety of gardens.
However the tropical really feel is rarely far behind.. this mattress with a beautiful water backdrop is the epitome of a lush, tropical oasis.
And a detailed up from one other perspective reveals this unimaginable curcuma—doubtlessly Curcuma sessilis, Zones 8–11—with essentially the most succulent gradient of orange to pink petals.
Lastly, sneezeweeds are all the time champions in a full-sun backyard, however they’re completely glowing amongst all of this shiny, lush foliage.
Thanks for sharing your attractive gardens with us, Betty!
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