tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post2574955355850375753..comments2023-09-21T21:00:57.948+10:00Comments on Africanaussie: Destruction and davastationafricanaussiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-31867055133526443832012-06-27T11:32:22.037+10:002012-06-27T11:32:22.037+10:00They are hardy plants, they will recover, if not t...They are hardy plants, they will recover, if not the old leaves then the new growths. I love the analogy to the broken heart, haha! At least you gain lots of space and more sunshine.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-57268676611963441502012-06-26T06:14:45.299+10:002012-06-26T06:14:45.299+10:00Wow. I like big, bold steps like that. In the long...Wow. I like big, bold steps like that. In the long run, I'm sure the plants will too.~~Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725631021405054667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-20874912242929095042012-06-25T20:55:03.206+10:002012-06-25T20:55:03.206+10:00Our neighbour took out a tree that was shading a l...Our neighbour took out a tree that was shading a large part of our garden and we both had a fair bit of devestation and destruction too! It wasnt much fun but a year down the track, its hard to remember what it looked like with the tree actually there. Its the raw-ness and the newness of it all at the moment that hurts. You have a wonderful attitude and an amazing green thumb -Its gonna be bigger and better than ever soon! - KaraPractical Froghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929264270672991301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-19482466865344902172012-06-25T08:05:28.859+10:002012-06-25T08:05:28.859+10:00Floridagirl,
I remember those lovely Florida oaks,...Floridagirl,<br />I remember those lovely Florida oaks, the branches seem to go on forever!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-55272000962383872282012-06-25T08:02:36.672+10:002012-06-25T08:02:36.672+10:00Karen,
I wish I had the energy you have - maybe I ...Karen,<br />I wish I had the energy you have - maybe I should plan a garden party to spur me on!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-48830793649700431012012-06-25T08:01:09.942+10:002012-06-25T08:01:09.942+10:00James,
I can actually already see new ground orchi...James,<br />I can actually already see new ground orchid shoots :)africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-83947278386825388212012-06-25T08:00:08.692+10:002012-06-25T08:00:08.692+10:00Rohrerbot,
I have shaded the more tender plants, b...Rohrerbot,<br />I have shaded the more tender plants, but have been watering every second day, and slowly trimming back burnt leaves and branches.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-60611623860714634922012-06-25T07:58:37.795+10:002012-06-25T07:58:37.795+10:00KJ,
I am still feeling a bit miserable about it a...KJ,<br />I am still feeling a bit miserable about it all - I want it to look better, and now! thanks for your kind words.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-28658089267000672342012-06-25T02:37:31.751+10:002012-06-25T02:37:31.751+10:00Hope everything bounces back well. I have a certa...Hope everything bounces back well. I have a certain giant oak branch that shades so much of my back garden, and I know I would just die if it ever fell. The plants would be crushed, and the shade would be gone. I fear it often. <br /><br />Anyway, it looks like most of your garden stood up well. I love the anthurium and the pink lady. So wonderfully tropical!!!Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-35977354408020425212012-06-21T15:31:10.261+10:002012-06-21T15:31:10.261+10:00My that is a big change. I know first-hand how de...My that is a big change. I know first-hand how devastated a garden area can look after the removal of big trees, but as you said, change is constant in the garden. I love the pink lady and all the flowers you have blooming. I can't wait to see what new delights await now with more sunshine!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-35109471589733287152012-06-21T14:29:34.258+10:002012-06-21T14:29:34.258+10:00I understand when you mentioned about the ground o...I understand when you mentioned about the ground orchid.<br />I'm pretty sure your heart would had gone after it looking at the flatten spot.<br />Again - I'm also sure that your garden plants will re-bounce back to life and give more vibrant flowers as there is more sunlight for them to enjoy.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-50953940092821290382012-06-21T11:12:52.180+10:002012-06-21T11:12:52.180+10:00I think your attitude here is great. It can only ...I think your attitude here is great. It can only get better:) I see a lot of burn damage that is similiar to our own if a tropical gets direct sunlight here. But that doesn't necessarily mean that the plant is gone....a lot of those tropicals will come back:) It's still a shock though seeing all the leaf damage. I deal with this every summer on my plants and it requires a little(or a lot:) of precise pruning:) Good luck!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-51215361420374513582012-06-20T15:50:28.042+10:002012-06-20T15:50:28.042+10:00I always find it hard to prune because it looks, w...I always find it hard to prune because it looks, well, not as good as before. When we had our mango tree pruned when we were in town my heart nearly broke but in the long run it was a good thing for it and the surrounding area.<br /><br />It will all come back beautifully and with your gardening skills and love it won't take long.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634866101136501189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-72753291518343058472012-06-20T10:49:49.402+10:002012-06-20T10:49:49.402+10:00Giga,
well there were a few tears shed, I must adm...Giga,<br />well there were a few tears shed, I must admit.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-86624912615693569472012-06-20T10:49:11.498+10:002012-06-20T10:49:11.498+10:00Sami,
Luckily hubby is keeping up the watering as ...Sami,<br />Luckily hubby is keeping up the watering as they are normally in moist shade and I think that is helping.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-7975595426505150792012-06-20T10:48:04.608+10:002012-06-20T10:48:04.608+10:00It is amazing what some of the plants withstood, a...It is amazing what some of the plants withstood, and I am sure they will come back better than ever.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-6084684341530133392012-06-20T10:46:43.672+10:002012-06-20T10:46:43.672+10:00Laura,
Luckily just the one area was really bad, a...Laura,<br />Luckily just the one area was really bad, and I was lucky to have some lovelies to console me :)africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-24612187628245707832012-06-20T10:45:55.452+10:002012-06-20T10:45:55.452+10:00Louise,
Yes I am waiting for new growth - the tree...Louise,<br />Yes I am waiting for new growth - the tree is looking quite ugly and bare right now. The tree has been there a long time.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-58017556893670468822012-06-20T10:44:30.646+10:002012-06-20T10:44:30.646+10:00Tony,
actually I was very impressed that he didn&#...Tony,<br />actually I was very impressed that he didn't do more damage - he was very careful, and it is a small area to work in. I think the firespike will enjoy more sunshine.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-22631006430858502962012-06-20T10:43:34.462+10:002012-06-20T10:43:34.462+10:00Bernie,
The last couple of days have been a bit ov...Bernie,<br />The last couple of days have been a bit overcast which I think will stress the plants less. Also plants are more adaptable than we give them credit for I think.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-82536843022699826872012-06-20T10:42:00.573+10:002012-06-20T10:42:00.573+10:00ah yes the sexy pink lady - I think I see a few mo...ah yes the sexy pink lady - I think I see a few more blooms starting as well. The best thing is that the blooms last for more than a month.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-85476082182539867212012-06-20T10:41:08.184+10:002012-06-20T10:41:08.184+10:00Sueb,
I know, nothing can prepare you, but even af...Sueb,<br />I know, nothing can prepare you, but even after one weekends work it is looking better already.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-9977830757364791802012-06-20T10:40:11.644+10:002012-06-20T10:40:11.644+10:00Meems,
Luckily I took a tip from you way back and ...Meems,<br />Luckily I took a tip from you way back and kept a lot of my special plants in pots :)africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-66941904859120958752012-06-20T10:39:22.265+10:002012-06-20T10:39:22.265+10:00Miyako,
thank you, yes maybe this will make some ...Miyako, <br />thank you, yes maybe this will make some of the flowering plants better in fact with more light.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-82244859186109747532012-06-20T10:38:33.786+10:002012-06-20T10:38:33.786+10:00You are right, and those areas have come back bett...You are right, and those areas have come back better than ever.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.com