Color in the Front garden

The two potted palms in the front never really did very well and one died while I was on holiday.  I re-planted the remaining one into the garden bed, since there is an empty spot at this time of year when the costus dies down.  I am not sure if the costus will stay there, and just come up during the wet season. 
The pots are now planted with this bamboo type plant.  I like the look of it and you can just cut a stalk and put it into the ground or a pot and it grows!





 The area out the front is looking quite colorful - with my peachy colored cannas
 The hot pink bouganvilla
 Pink cordelines
 and a red canna about to burst open
 Of course I do have my token front yard vegetable plant still producing one magnificent eggplant after another!

Comments

  1. KimberlyTue Aug 24, 11:56:00 PM

    Lots of color! I love it! That eggplant is really pretty too...the color is magnificent!

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  2. FloridagirlWed Aug 25, 06:46:00 AM

    Your front garden is lovely and so tropical looking. Especially love the bougainvillea and pink cordyline...two of my favorite plants!

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  3. africanaussieWed Aug 25, 07:57:00 AM

    Kimberley and Floridagirl,
    It doesnt seem that long ago that I looked at the front and thought gosh I need some colour out here! That is the great thing about living in a tropical environment - it can be done!

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  4. MeemsWed Aug 25, 01:12:00 PM

    Those are some really pretty colors.Eggplant is especially colorful and I love that you have it right out front.
    Meems

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  5. AnonymousThu Aug 26, 06:42:00 AM

    I love your idea of growing an eggplant in the front garden. It deserves to be seen.

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  6. africanaussieThu Aug 26, 07:18:00 AM

    Meems and Missygarden,
    something about the soil there just grows great eggplant. Obviously it is meant to be! Cooked that one on the barbeque last night - it was very yummy!
    Gillian

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  7. SharonThu Aug 26, 08:29:00 PM

    Oook love the pics...liked your craft post too:)

    Sharon

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