Post #410746 by fatuhiva on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 9:44 PM

Thanks :) I PM'ed you the rock info

Just start planting and keep going- that whole thing was a big flat field of St. Augustine when I started too.

Best to plant your bamboos and trees first- that creates some shade, windblock and a canopy for cold protection.

Bananas can get you some height, shade and a little wind protection real quick.

Then add your coconut palms, etc.

Then, find some sunny areas that are a little protected from the prevailing winds (North and East around here) and plant your heliconias there- as you want to make sure they aren't in too much shade.

After that, you start filling in the holes with various tropicals.

My problem these days is it has grown up a bit since those pics were taken and the grass is having trouble growing in the shade. I've tried all kinds, but all grass needs some sun. Probably don't have much choice other than to keep things trimmed, or lose some of the grass :/

I will try to take some new pics this month- but for now- here's a few blooms from around the garden:

and a little visitor.. er, resident..

[ Edited by: fatuhiva 2008-09-29 22:03 ]