Birdbaths and paths

A while back I decided the rhoeo was encroaching too far into the path.  Once I started cutting it back I decided it looked better without it.  So much better with an edging of ground orchids.  I placed a few flat rocks to define the edge.

I think this showcases the orchids more.  I am not sure if I should put some bigger rocks there to hold them up from the path a bit or just more soil.  I like them hanging over but feel a bit more height would look better. 



Out front I also want to define this entrance as more of a pathway, maybe a couple of pavers in the stones?  I put the pots along the sort of curve I want to create, but they might have to be moved when the pavers are put in....Dont you just love my new little birdbath I got for Christmas?  The birds have yet to discover it.....It is right next to a hibiscus which the honeyeaters an butterflies love so maybe it will just take time.


At long last this cutting has taken, the flower is a little like ixora, but it is a no-fuss plant and the butterflies love it.

 These two plants also attract the butterflies and honey-eaters. Firespike and cats whiskers. They are all right alongside my other birdbath outside the bedroom window.  Whenever I look out there is someone taking a bath...
 My crepe myrtle is flowering - I didnt know it was white, but I am pleased it is. It has sent out long arching branches which I was going to prune back, but once it flowered I didnt have the heart to cut them!  Gosh it is a dark jungle behind there - will definitely have to get in there with some loppers soon.

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  1. I love the look of your garden with a little bit of this and a little bit of that....yet it all comes together beautifully.
    I also think the pathway looks better without the rhoeos along the edge. The ground orchids will stand up a bit more if you place a slightly bigger rock in front like you suggested.
    My white crepe myrtle is still in the pot from the nursery.....I haven't had the chance to plant it where I want to plant it as yet.
    Our March/April rains should start soon and that would be a better time to transplant.
    Ooh ooh ooh...that birdbath is absolutely BEE-YOO-TEE-FULLLLL!!!

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    1. Virginia,
      i have such a variety and sometimes it looks quite messy, but I do love my garden, and I would have a hard time getting rid of perfectly good plants. Yes I might go with a few rocks. I think the crepe myrtle like a good pruning to keep in shape. Now I just have to find some birds that enjoy the birdbath as much as you and I do!

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  2. Last year I got more bees, butterflies, even a hummingbird to visit my garden. I think I'll try to get more birds in this year.

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  3. Love the stone pavers and the way your garden just flows so beautifully. Orchids and so many exotic flowers all blooming at once, such a paradise you have. The birdbath is beautiful! The red flower (ixora?) is unbelievably beautiful.

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