It’s almost done! The paving still needs to be washed with muriatic acid to get rid of the cement film and expose the color of the aggregate and brick, I’m still going to hang a few things on those big blank walls, and the plants need to grow and fill in, but that’s about it.
It’s planted with a combination of salvias, cosmos, nerembergia Purple Robe, annual phlox, and vinca, all annuals that thrive in the hot summer sun. Since we overlook this little planter from the kitchen table, I plan to keep it in seasonal annuals so we always have something colorful to look at over breakfast. The vines on the trellises are bougainvilleas, which should grow to fill the space within a year or two.
I love the fountain!
(Still not quite finished is the utility area behind the stucco wall, where Frank has built me a new potting bench and shelves for pots and other garden stuff. I’ll post photos as soon as it’s finished.)
Hi Chris,
Had to come look after reading your comment at Danger Garden about painting stucco walls. Your corner is really lovely! Now I’ll have to meander around your blog to see what else you’ve done. This was quite an accomplishment.
Thank you, but I had to chuckle at the “well planned” comment. I have more than my share of chaos and accidents in the garden (I try not to include them in the photos!), but some parts are finally falling into place after more than 20 years here. I’d love to see photos of your garden–I can never get enough of other peoples’ gardens either!
Chris, it is all beautiful and so well planned. I have a tiny, city garden and no more space but would love to have a vegetable plot like yours. From my kitchen window, I can see the neighbor’s empty back yard. He has told me to “go for it”. Perhas this fall I will construct the frames and plant a cold weather crop.
I adore other folks’ gardens – always inspirational.
That is such a pretty spot! We have two fountains (front and back), so when the kids are at school and the house is quiet, I love to open the doors and just listen to the water.
I love the way everything turned out. The fountain is great! I love the sound of water…I bet it’s very soothing for you. Congrats on a superb finished product.
I have enjoyed watching the progress on your project. You have created a beautiful place to enjoy your time outside. I love the fountain, the flowers, and the bricks!
It gets full morning sun, but shade later in the afternoon.
It does get warm there. I’ve already noticed that area is much warmer than when the stucco wall was a rickety old wood fence.
I’ve lost a bougainvillea or two over the years by not being vigilant and protecting them when frost was forecast. Maybe that warm wall will help keep them warm in winter too!
You’ll have a wonderful vista for breakfast. I was curious what you were going to plant. What type of sun does it get I showed it to George and he thought it might pretty warm with the stucco wall. The bougainvilleas will perfect.
Looks lovely!