Try for the largest growing plants towards the back of the garden and smaller towards the front. Against the back of my fence and in the corners I have planted a variety of evergreen arborvitae, hicks yews and other narrow pines for privacy as I am not out in the countryside. As long as you are not going on vacation, go ahead and plant, but don't lose your investment to the July heat. This is a difficult time of year to plant because you will need to be on top of watering in hot July till roots get established. Roses love the sun too, but not the intense heat, so most of my roses get a little shade at some point.
I have all of those growing in other parts of the yard and they do very well in Iowa. It needs painting more often than the rest of the house due to the hot summer sun, so I am considering a tree to shade that side or, to avoid having to water too much, I am considering native and sun loving perennials - Cone flower, day lilies, Black eye Susans, Sedum Autumn Joy, mums. The south side of my home gets a lot of hot sun, and I need to work on that side of my home too. It has been very hard to get much gardening done in Iowa this spring - it has been so hot.
Here is a google image page with lots of ideas: biw=1400&bih=754&tbm=isch&imgil=v0WvaJSZiFcN4M%253A%253BG0PhQPTvZ5doeM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%%25252Foutdoor-decoration%25252Frope-porch-printed-tie-back-outdoor-curtain-fabric-design.php%25252Fattachment%25252Famazing-ideas-of-outdoor-seating-and-fire-pit-15&source=iu&pf=m&fir=v0WvaJSZiFcN4M%253A%252CG0PhQPTvZ5doeM%252C_&usg=_91-JPKJdPLOAv0hO-mWaJwWBZnY%3D&ved=0ahUKEwi6-M7v8NTKAhWCHD4KHVy1D6QQyjcIRg&ei=eW2uVvrXIIK5-AHc6r6gCg#imgdii=6zyoZHC_8mzAiM%3A%3B6zyoZHC_8mzAiM%3A%3BpePZQBCGYrIPlM%3A&imgrc=6zyoZHC_8mzAiM%3A&usg=_91-JPKJdPLOAv0hO-mWaJwWBZnY%3D You can make benches instead of tree stump seats that might look more inviting too. You can DIY with stone or brick and then add some gravel around the pit.
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This link might help : As for the fire pit, you might want to upgrade your pit a bit. Also, if water is collecting on areas of the patio ( and under the table etc) that will also cause the green mess. Is the patio in a heavily treed area? That could easily be the cause. In its natural habitat, the Desert Ironwood sheds its leaves to conserve moisture but can remain evergreen when given supplemental irrigation.I don't think the power washing is causing it to get green ( algae/moss). Edible brown seed pods follow the seed pods and are enjoyed by native wildlife. The flowers emerge in arches at the branch tips in early spring and range in color from pale rose to pink to white. The bark is smooth and gray on young trees and develops wrinkles with age. The oval leaves are small, grey-green, and are covered in small hairs and develop into an attractive spreading canopy upon maturity. The Desert Ironwood provides local wildlife with food and shelter including quail, doves, and small rodents. Spring sees the appearance of dizzying purple flowers that resemble those of sweetpea, and are highly desirable to butterflies and other local pollinators in dry inland areas.
The Desert Ironwood is an integral part of the desert landscape. Varieties Suitable for California: Erythrina x bidwillii, Erythrina acanthocarpa, Erythrina abyssinica, Erythrina coralloides ‘Bicolor, Erythrina flabelliformis, Erythrina crista-galli, Erythrina humeana, Erythrina falcata, Erythrina speciosaįlowering Season: Late winter/early spring Overwatering can cause growth spurts that the tree can’t support, resulting in weak limbs and causing branches to snap in strong winds.Īverage Size at Maturity: 20-40 ft tall and 40-60 ft tall
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Coral trees love heat and should be planted in full sun.Ĭoral Trees flowers are what give this tree its character they have a finger-like appearance and are a fiery red/orange that vies for your attention with its exotic allure. There are about 112 different members of the Erythrina genus, and about 12 of them thrive in San Diego’s semi-arid climate. The Coral Tree is also the official tree of the city of Los Angeles. Coral Trees are members of the Genus Erythrina and are primarily found in tropical regions of the world, as well as in South Africa.
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