Any gardeners here?

[VladTepes]

After sitting on our arses and doing nothing but get rid of plants over the last 5 years, we've started putting some beds in.

Have done one down the side of the front fence and will be doing another in front of the house probably this weekend.
Material is a steel designed to rust on the surface for effect (doesn't rust all the way through - protected under surface layer)





Will take a picture of the actual bed once it has some soil in it.

The garden we've done so far will be plated with a few Hibiscus Rio Clara "Peach Melba" and some smaller contrasting plants in front.

   
Hibiscus Rio Clara "Peach Melba"

The bed in front of the house will feature Ixora

[Gegs]

FUCK ME! That's one big mole in the second picture!! I reckon he's digging an underground garage for his bike! Hey at least he's fertilising some really good flowers there though 

[KiwiCol]

No gardeners here . . .  I'd have green painted concrete if I had my way.

[Kiwifruit]

I like gardens Vlad.........

Did like the "Mole" in Thunderbirds. 

[KiwiCol]

That's not a nice way to refer to a young lady in a T-bird 

[Tony Nitrous]

I grow chillies, several types from Birds Eye up to Carolina Reapers, I have a couple of good lime trees, I made a covered garden bed to keep the possums out of my parsley and other herbs. I keep most of the back garden pretty low maintainence and so I can let the hens roam free when I'm home.   I do have several geraniums on the front of the house to pretty it up.

All my family are farmers or professional gardeners in the UK so I'm looking forward to getting a few acres so I can scale up considerably.

[KiwiCol]

Yes, I've heard possums like herbs . . .  

[Kiwifruit]

Thats why they have red eyes Col.

[grog]

Vlad, gardens are easy. Our climate they just love. My garden is quite good, more plants than Bunnings. Just plant, no bloody fertilizers etc needed. We have a tomato plant that grew its self, over 300 so far last few months. Plan a trip to my place, you can have cuttings,bulbs etc. They cost too much to buy. I could list what we have but would be boring.Most look good at different times. My view on plants is, if they die, bad luck, get something else. Pruning is a big requirment, dont mind doing that. will try to post a few pics from out front, have some other nice ones down back. You are welcome to come and choose for your garden.

[VladTepes]

Champion grog, cheers.
Swap some pots for the 6 potters   

[Kiwifruit]

My missus is often swapping plants with her friends. Great way to get some new bits and pieces. Some were tiny, now very healthy 

[VladTepes]

First bed finished, just needs mulch.. oh and some plants  

[Kiwifruit]

Very rewarding creating and planting a new garden Vlad. 

[VladTepes]

@Tony Nitrous   you said you  "have a couple of good lime trees"

I'm looking for some small / compact lime and lemon trees. Any ideas?

[KiwiCol]

Well, yes, but 2000k over 4 days on a solo ride is even more rewarding.  Mick might be in need of some "leg exercise", but, he'll have to mulch & plant first then get some ready lawn down & keep it watered before any leg exercising is gonna be contemplated.


Just mow the weeds Mick, it eventually turns green all over!