Fourteen years ago, I relocated from Southern
California to Southern Nevada; Las Vegas to be exact. In my years of gardening,
I had not encountered the challenges that confronted me here (negligible
rainfall, intense summer heat, and poor soil). Fortunately, my last two homes
were within new developments, which allowed me the ability to create a garden
space and landscape on relatively virgin soil that was amended immediately. This is what I began with at my new home.(See below)
The image was taken during 2011. Yes, that is
invasive bamboo swallowing everything in the left portion of the raised planter
and just to the left of it. The irrigation system was in disrepair and
many of the emitters for plants were not operational. The raised planter bed
had been filled primarily with sand; it is a wonder that anything at any point
was able to grow there.
Tip - Right plant for the right place. Agapanthus prefer morning sun in hot climates. They are not designated as drought tolerant either.
Make-over Phase "1" Don Juan Climber, Joseph's Coat Climber ( under the birdhouse) and Agapanthus are planted
Another view of the raised planter make-over. Iceberg Floribunda Rose, Don Juan Climber, Joseph's Coat Climber and America Climber. ( from right to left) The first thin layer of mulch has been laid.
Another view of the raised planter make-over. Iceberg Floribunda Rose, Don Juan Climber, Joseph's Coat Climber and America Climber. ( from right to left) The first thin layer of mulch has been laid.
