That's it, thanks Bill.Great pictures, I should bookmark their location (for next time).Barb

Had a look, nothing exciting today.

Bill, can you post a pic of the underground cables beneath your nanas?the one where you had them laid out before the nanas were planted.Barb

I'm impressed you grew that Selloum from seed.They're relatively cheap out west, hence I never thought to do that.Here's my Selloum...developed nice l...

If I can make a small suggestion...after watering, plants would benefit from a deeper mulch (once the ground heats up) around them than currently, at ...

Yup, John, now that you mention the Naini Tal trunk size, it rings a bell with me too.Oh well, we learn till we die.I'm just glad I didn't leave one o...

We needed it so desperately that I don't mind the mess (all the crap from the eavestroughs is now laying around the buildings).

JimSpectacular show of color.Passersby must stop and stare at your garden specimens! OK where is that last pic? Thought you lived in an urban area.B...

JovaSorry I/we missed this post.Only the "before" picture appeared; did photobucket bomb the second pic?OOPS, second pic just popped up! Great.I thin...

There's something so pretty about katsura leaves.Probably because they somewhat resemble trembling aspen, which I find striking.We used to have sensit...

While we didn't have a particularly tough winter compared to some years, this winter was very dark, little sun.And lack of bright light is what I thou...

I also pull out Washingtonias and Phoenix canariensis as weeds. I don't have the space for these to be popping up on their own. Sounds like a bit of ...

Thanks folks.W.fiifera wasn't outdoors this winter (I chickened out again).Glad I did, coz they're alive.I'm so disappointed in the Naini Tal result.A...