Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Flora in a time of drought.


Lantana, lavender, yarrow...butterfly paradise.


This lovely garden was put in by a water-conscious client of my brother. The client was telling us that the county offers a monetary rebate for those residents who take out their lawns and replace them with drought-resistant plants. I can't recall the dollar amount she received, but I should think it covered the costs of planting this abundance.

It must be noted that of my bro's many clients, this one actually tends her own garden. Nicely done.

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  1. It looks lovely. Lantana, pretty as it is, is classified as a noxious weed in some states here. It has escaped to the countryside - and thrives.

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    1. Interesting about Lantana in Oz. I wonder if that's the case in some states here? It sure is pretty. *sigh*

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  2. Gorgeous and tolerant. Can't be beat.

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    1. Too true. Hers was one of the loveliest gardens I have seen in some time. The backyard boasted a bounty as well. -didn't take a photo though.

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  3. Very nice. And it'll be great when we have another drought (probably sooner rather than later).

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    1. Yeah, it's lovely. -beats dead lawns & astro-turf, too!

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