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jaykaty

By jaykaty

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My garden is beginning to show signs of lack of rain with some plants managing better than others. Watering has to be confined to the pots and baskets and new plants now that all the water butts are empty otherwise the water meter spins round at an alarming rate.

A view of the patio from upstairs -

A few of the plants -

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Lovely JayKaty...very,very colourful.I love the red flowers in the 2nd picture...are they Alstromeria? ....can't tell for sure!!!

20 Jul, 2013

 

All very pretty - a charming garden!

20 Jul, 2013

 

What a lovely garden - is that Hakonechloa macra in the pot next to the fountain in pic 1?

20 Jul, 2013

 

Thank you all for your comments.

You are correct Paul, I don't know the name of this Alstromeria, its about 3' tall, has to be staked and has spread into a large clump but its very reliable, cold winters don't seem to bother it.

Kildermorie, it is Hakonechloa in the pots (there is another one bottom left next to the Hosta). I bought the original plant about 12 years ago and its been divided on many occasions. That side of the patio is in shade for most of the day and it really brightens it. Its my favourite grass because it still looks good after it changes colour in autumn and through winter.

21 Jul, 2013

 

Beautiful Jaykaty.......and it doesn't look too dry at all.

21 Jul, 2013

 

I spot the other JayKaty. I bought one this year as they look so lovely and is good to see it looking good in your garden.

21 Jul, 2013

 

Very attractive Jaykaty and so full, my garden is looking a bit better today but only because its not being burnt to a crisp, it still needs a good drink......

21 Jul, 2013

 

Lovely garden Jaykaty. mine is also suffering from lack of water and the butts have been empty for weeks. Like you I only water the pots and baskets.

21 Jul, 2013

 

Thank you Lincslass and Drc.

21 Jul, 2013

 

I think most gardens will be showing signs this year. I've just finished complaining about my parched lawn (never had one of those before)!
You have a lovely garden - your patio area is very appealing.

21 Jul, 2013

 

Thank you Scottish. My lawn is the same but the upside is I don't have to struggle up steps with the lawnmower to cut it!

22 Jul, 2013

 

Your garden is very pretty, even though it hasn't had any water. I only water the pots too :o)
I like your areal view ...

22 Jul, 2013

 

Thank you Hywel.

23 Jul, 2013

 

Delightful.

1 Nov, 2013

 

Thank you Suey.

2 Nov, 2013

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