This is my garden space!
I am envious of gardens you can walk through. Mine is more of the "walk up to" type, with most of my plants located in 15' - 20' deep raised planters surrounding a large pool, deck, patio space. I have more than enough earth to dig, so no complaints. Half of my collection are in pots (that will be another post). My gardens contain a combination of very old subtropical trees, my favorite being a 60 year old Dracaena draco; Mediterranean and California native shrubs; and succulents.
We live in the foot hills of San Diego, about 12 miles from the coast in a transition zone between the Pacific Ocean and inland mesas/valleys. We benefit from the marine influence with continuous coastal breezes and moderate temps, without the challenges that go with living on the ocean. Similarly, we aren't as hot/dry/stagnant as areas east of us. I have grown to appreciate the climate here as I just don't consider the weather when choosing plants. I do wish however, that I could grow stone fruit!
Here are a few photos of my gardens
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| A mixed planting |
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| Dracaena draco tree underplanted with aeoniums. Echium candicans and Yucca aloifolia, right background |
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| New Cactus/succulent garden |
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| Potted Agave desmettiana surrounded by drought tolerant shrubs |
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| A few of my potted plants |
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| Love this combination! Agave attenuata, Aloe dawei, and Felicia amelloides |
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| Potted Euphorbia bupleurifolia, Senecio mandraliscae, and salvia |
