About 6-8 weeks ago I started on the yard. The first step was putting a flowerbed in the front yard. After that I ordered 8 little masja purple hydrangeas and potted them, putting them on the front porch to grow. Also started other plants in peat pots and seedling trays. About three weeks ago I moved half the moonflower and morning glory vines that were in peat pots to the front yard, extending the flower bed which was there. A couple weeks ago I planted the 5 2-year-old hydrangeas in the ground — three in the front yard (to the right of the gate) and 2 in the back yard in the far back corner.
So, it’s been about 6 weeks since the first set of hydrangeas arrived, and they are all growing so much. I figured I’d take some photos to show various plant progress, and show off the new additions. By far the largest change is in the bottlebrush plant thingy in the front yard. It has grown TREMENDOUSLY… and the fig tree is showing awesome foliage 🙂 Below are photos. If you want to see the starting point, I have it available here — it’s a good place to compare the current photos to those from early September 🙂
The new back yard 2-year-old hydrangeas
Nikko Blue:
Madame Emile Mouillere:
The new front yard 2-year-old hydrangeas:
Oregon Pride:
Trophy:
All Summer Beauty:
The potted Masjas:
The new moonflower vines:
Some have already found their way onto the chicken wire!
Citrus trees in the back yard:
Meyer lemon (showing a few fruits… next to the lens cap to give you an idea of size):
The limequat and its upcoming bounty of new fruits (this will be round three):
The satsuma (orange) and its handful-sized fruit (should be ripe in November, I think):
Happy vinca blooms:
Plenty of other photos, if you want to take a look here.
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