Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Roadside update

I planted hibiscus along the road at the front of the property some 12 years ago. They grew nicely for a few years and then began to look scraggly and deteriorate. Mealy bugs attacked them and several times I had to cut them back severely. They looked awful for several years and one day after getting tired of glaring at them every time I passed I decided to something about it.  So in 2009 with the assistance of my garden helper we dug them out!

I had several Christmas palms in pots and several frangipani pudica.



Voila! The results three years later with thirty nine palms and frangipani.
 A  prettier view for all who drive along this road.

7 comments:

  1. It all looks very lovely....now who is going to clean up those spent flowers along the wayside???

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  2. My dear, that is looking very nice...I will have to pay you a visit soon.

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  3. They look fantastic. I'm sure passers-by are delighted and they've grown so much in 3 years. One of the benefits of living in a tropical climate.

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  4. Brilliant use of the adonidia & the plumeria! Looks spectacular Helen, great job! I was just recently introduced to the plumeria pudica & find it to be such an easy & gorgeous plant for our clients.

    Happy Gardening & many Best wishes,

    Sheri

    www.pompanogardening.blogspot.com

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  5. Magnifique cette allée de frangipanier !
    Have a good day

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  6. Super cette allée de frangipaniers blancs !
    Have a good day

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  7. I love the makeover that you have given to the pathway with frangipani and palms. It looks good!

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