tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post2749628136090070126..comments2024-01-09T19:49:35.755+10:00Comments on Onslow and Miss B: Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day December 2014Marisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-4951510655215743162015-01-16T16:22:56.752+10:002015-01-16T16:22:56.752+10:00They are gorgeous, aren't they? Such a beautif...They are gorgeous, aren't they? Such a beautifully shaped tree as well, generally low and spreading rather than tall. We need all the shade we can get in our summers - today being a case in point with temperature in the mid 30'sC and very high humidity.<br />Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-91244380274099145332015-01-05T01:02:16.527+10:002015-01-05T01:02:16.527+10:00I just got back from Florida where the Poinciana t...I just got back from Florida where the Poinciana trees were in their resting phase, just a few spent pods lying around on the ground here and there. Last time we were there it was summer, and I had never encountered, nor heard of the tree. They amazed me.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-243102904401211062014-12-26T22:28:54.326+10:002014-12-26T22:28:54.326+10:00Thanks for the info Marisa, I will check it out.
W...Thanks for the info Marisa, I will check it out.<br />We do have a similar surface product here but it's quite pricey, so I'm thinking or recreating the look...wish me luck!VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-66948741723675391532014-12-24T07:49:39.995+10:002014-12-24T07:49:39.995+10:00I keep looking for spaces in the garden to squeeze...I keep looking for spaces in the garden to squeeze in new daylilies, Helene. There are so many fabulous colour combinations out there. Seasons greetings from all at Casa Bella.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-13828047244171353152014-12-23T21:13:52.195+10:002014-12-23T21:13:52.195+10:00Your summer plants is a sight for sore winter eyes...Your summer plants is a sight for sore winter eyes, I love daylilies and can’t wait for mine to start flowering again. Merry Christmas!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-61601711887328139452014-12-22T19:55:48.642+10:002014-12-22T19:55:48.642+10:00I love our summers but the thought of a deep dark ...I love our summers but the thought of a deep dark winter - with snow- sounds kind of wonderful too. Merry Christmas to you too, Helen.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-74982458851337531542014-12-22T19:54:03.766+10:002014-12-22T19:54:03.766+10:00Hi Virginia, the driveway surface is done in '...Hi Virginia, the driveway surface is done in 'pebblecrete'. At least that's the tradename here in Australia. It's been quite a popular finish for quite a long time. I think they just pour the mix onto an existing concrete driveway and smooth it out. If you google 'Pebblecrete Australia' you might be able to get some idea so that you can seek out a local equivalent. Hail damage was minor for me luckily and covered by insurance.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-30011607341099875912014-12-19T09:34:41.964+10:002014-12-19T09:34:41.964+10:00So sorry to hear about the hailstorm damage to you...So sorry to hear about the hailstorm damage to your roof, is it okay again?<br />Loved all your white flowers, and that gorgeous butterfly.<br />I liked your simple yet elegant walkway....thinking of revamping my driveway with that look...is it just small river stones that are embedded in the concrete? Lovely.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-64265388662329726632014-12-19T04:55:33.858+10:002014-12-19T04:55:33.858+10:00Lovely to see so many beautiful flowers blooming a...Lovely to see so many beautiful flowers blooming at this time of year. Here in the UK we are definitely in deepest, darkest winter but your photos reminded me of summertime. Merry Christmas. Helen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-27533703276482794202014-12-18T22:23:26.000+10:002014-12-18T22:23:26.000+10:00It does make it easy to give directions to visitor...It does make it easy to give directions to visitors at this time of year. They just have to look out for the tree.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-3378650357547900362014-12-18T22:21:50.499+10:002014-12-18T22:21:50.499+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-20268834812534062932014-12-18T21:18:40.324+10:002014-12-18T21:18:40.324+10:00Hope you got some rain out of the latest band of s...Hope you got some rain out of the latest band of storms, Bernie. Although there has been storm damage down here, thank heavens we got rain when we did. I was bracing myself for a return to water restrictions in the new year if we had another wet season 'fail'.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-5112746088279564202014-12-18T12:16:13.624+10:002014-12-18T12:16:13.624+10:00Your stone in the pot to remind you that a plant i...Your stone in the pot to remind you that a plant is sleeping is brilliant! I just love poinciana - your entrance looks very welcoming - great curb appeal!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291909857819338108.post-56436222204573369512014-12-17T22:20:52.958+10:002014-12-17T22:20:52.958+10:00You've had some hail recently down there, and ...You've had some hail recently down there, and some lovely rain. We're still waiting on decent rain up here in the north. Of course, the Poincianas are in full bloom up here as well. You know it's summertime when you see those red/orange blooms. I just adore your Caladium collection. You have some real beauties there. Loved the Daylilies and your Magnolia as well. Simply beautiful.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.com