Last year I planted the side fence with natchez crepe myrtle, pink muhly grass (for winter interest) and lantana. Only 50% of lantana came back 🤨. Everything is new this year in the center bed. Mexican sage, scotts red sage, pink skull cap. I've never been a rose person but these coral drift roses really stand up to the sun and heat, they've won me over. Everything is on drip for 30 min 730-800am 6 days a week. I started out 3 days/week for an hour but all the plants seem to prefer shorter daily watering. I think I've given up on annuals, except maybe on the patio.
Its definitely a work in progress. I will fill in with more plants in September. Im not very good at having a complete, comprehensive vision from the start. And I dont like to have to dig big holes, so I dont buy big plants lol.
by confusedorconflicted
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You’re doing an amazing job. Slow and steady is how all good gardens beging. And youre on your way. Annuals need more fertilizer than just water. So try that… bury bone meal or slow fertilizer with the rootballs and you should see a better result and quick space filling.
Thank you for the very specific water routine youre on. Very helpful! Not yet on it myself and will definitely rely on this post when I do get a space to use drip (can’t wait! Hand watering 20+ plant containers on a balcony is mindnumbing chore… always for a good cause tho. But ya know. #dripdreamer). Hopefully the post stats around. 🤞🙌🙌🙌
Really love the 2nd pic. Great thin yet effective privacy screen!