|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 8:14:46 GMT
Dear All, This is my first post, and I am going to be homeowner for the first time in a few weeks as well! I want to become a proud member here to learn from all your expertise!  I have never gardened before, so with a bare back/side yards I am eager to create a beautiful flower garden. Please help me!!! First allow me to show you the yard space in a few pictures. Would you please help me with: (1) Design of the two main area. I hope to have trees for privacy, purple and yellow perennials, and 3-5 rose trees. (2) Help me select the easy-to maintain types in San Diego. Finally, any suggestions you may provide to make this creation process smooth would be greatly appreciated!!! ;D |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 8:19:17 GMT
Hmmm, can someone please teach me how to post pictures? Thanks!
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 8:33:27 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 23, 2008 8:33:59 GMT
Hello Zhuzhu
Ask Admin for help - they are very helpful - we have all been new members without much knowledge of photo bucket and such
Welcome
Jenny
|
|
|
|
Post by Rosefriend on Mar 23, 2008 8:34:34 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by Rosefriend on Mar 23, 2008 8:43:17 GMT
Looks as thought it worked - well done.
It must be great to be able to start off with a bare canvas. Can you help us with the type of soil that you have perhaps?
RF
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 8:45:40 GMT
May I say that I am proud of myself for having figured it out?  Having said that, the picture above shows the layout of my sweet home. The side yard and backyard offer wonderful potentials. The front yard (in front of the fence, large area) is currently covered with gravels, we will worry about it last as it is so large! Now ready for horror pictures? This is the weed-infested side yard when I first saw the house.  |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 8:48:26 GMT
Unfortunately I have no idea what type of soil I have... This is another view of the weed, looking in from the back yard.  |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 8:51:51 GMT
The second visit of viewing house they seller came to their senses and clean up some weeds. This is how the garden area look currently. Does it show what type of soil is has?   |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 8:59:46 GMT
In the backyard, these are the only two trees it has. I believe the smaller one is a lemon tree?  On the narrower side of the house are two palm trees (?)  |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 9:02:29 GMT
This is side walk outside the fence. Since we have not moved in yet we take no responsibility of the shape this house is in.   This is the large front area that are covered right now. It can become a beautiful place, hopefully soon!!  Thank you for having allowed me to bombarded you with all these pictures!! Hope to hear from you all soon!!!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 23, 2008 9:07:19 GMT
Goodness I dont know anyone that picked up Photobucket or similar so quickly
Well Done
Where is it you live - doesnt look UK with those palm trees - unless Torquay ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by andy on Mar 23, 2008 9:09:57 GMT
 ....look at all those palm trees....i think i would be in heaven there Oh...and 
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 9:10:34 GMT
Oh my goodness, I had no idea this is UK forum, but does it matter?? I live in San Diego, CA, USA! I promise this is the last picture. I just want to show you how it seems to already has a "flower bed" build-in. At least thats what my agent said!!  |
|
|
|
Post by Chuckles on Mar 23, 2008 9:21:55 GMT
Nice space you have there Zhuzhu Might be an idea to look at what sort of plants the neighbouring gardens have in them, this would help to find out what grows well. What ideas do you have and what sort of plants do you like |
|
|
|
Post by Dr Bill on Mar 23, 2008 9:23:15 GMT
Oh my goodness, I had no idea this is UK forum, but does it matter?? I live in San Diego, CA, USA!/ |
|
|
|
Post by Chuckles on Mar 23, 2008 9:24:57 GMT
Oh my goodness, I had no idea this is UK forum, but does it matter?? I live in San Diego, CA, USA! Doesn't matter at all where you are from, we have quite a few members from all over the world on here, Ohio, Germany, Netherlands, Australia to name a few. |
|
|
|
Post by carolann on Mar 23, 2008 9:40:36 GMT
Hello, I would do as Dr Bill says and get a soil tester kit then I would get the strimmer out and get through all those weeds, and see whats underneath, also find out what Zone you live in then you will have a better idea of the types of plants that you can grow. LLLLLove the Palm Trees. Wonder around the neighbour hood and see what they have in their gardens, if you see something you like and dont know what it is just knock on the door and ask them, it looks like a nice place to live you lucky thing.  |
|
|
|
Post by Weeterrier on Mar 23, 2008 9:52:46 GMT
Hello and welcome from Scotland ;D I have a friend who lives in San Francisco. I visited him in 1991, when he had a little garden but no interest in it. I did it for him, and he has been keen ever since. He can grow plants I can only dream of. Believe it or not, I'll bet there are others like me who are green with envy over your weed covered plot. The chance to make it all your own from scratch is a wonderful opportunity. Rest assured, you will get help here, and friendship too. It is a really good idea to go round your neighbourhood to see what is thriving in other gardens. Also, local garden centres should stock plants suitable for the area. Take your camera. If you don't know the name of a plant, a photo might help us identify it. Many plants that we grow are indigenous to California. Let us know what kind of "look" you want too. Great to see you here. PS One yellow perennial is certainly Verbascum. I saw them growing wild.  |
|
|
|
Post by snowowl on Mar 23, 2008 11:22:56 GMT
Hello Zhuzhu and well done on posting the photos so quick.Its nice to see gardens from other places in the world and like others have said there are people from many countrys on here. You will get some help and advice on your garden to be and maybe make lots of friends to.  |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 13:32:37 GMT
Hello Zhuzhu  As others have said, we are a truly international board nowadays, although most of us are based in the UK. It's great to see photo's of your new place and what a great opportunity to start something from scratch. I had to do the same when I moved to my current place. I'm not sure how much advice we will be able to give because the climate and such like will be so different but it will be interesting to see how you progress so please keep us up to date with pictures ! FA x |
|
|
|
Post by dirtyboots on Mar 23, 2008 17:11:39 GMT
 zhuzhu Nice to see you, and hello from France. It is a good idea to look at the neighbors gardens to see which plants they are able to grow. I soil testing kit is a good thing too as already has been mentioned.
|
|
|
|
Post by Amo on Mar 23, 2008 17:15:13 GMT
Helloooo zhuzhu and welcome to the forum ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 23, 2008 17:46:36 GMT
Hi Zhuzhu and What a fabulous space you've got there! No doubt we are all going to learn something from your experience S x |
|
|
|
Post by purplejulia on Mar 23, 2008 18:08:28 GMT
 to Zhuzhu Enjoy yourself on this board! You have lots of space to get stuck in. It is great to be able to start a garden from scratch. What is the weather like now where you are across the Atlantic? PJ
|
|
|
|
Post by Tig on Mar 23, 2008 19:23:15 GMT
Good luck with the new property Zhuzhu, hope it all goes smoothly. Let us know when you have moved in x Tig |
|
|
|
Post by Jardack on Mar 23, 2008 19:35:07 GMT
Hi Zhuzhu Not a lot of help from me as am still a newbie to gardening, but wanted to say Hi and good luck with your garden. It looks like you have a great space there My tips that I got when I started last year were 1. to work out what you need to do in the garden - i.e. seating area/cooking bbq area/rubbish bins storage/compost area 2. decide if you want all flowers/shrubs or if you want a veg patch 3. look around local gardens and in garden centres to see what is growing Hope this helps and good luck with it all Jardack |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2008 1:32:00 GMT
Hello my garden friends!
I want to check in with a couple of exciting news from San Diego!
1) My honey and I are getting married in the county clerk's office tomorrow ;D ;D! It is so much cheaper to do it this way versus the USD $30K average price tag for a 100 guest wedding (in CA). With the money saved we get to buy a large house for all the gardening of my dream!!!
2) On Saturday we will have the house professionally inspected before finalizing the purchase. I hope the house checks out OK as I really like its amazing potential!
Please please please send me fairy dust for all things to go smoothly this weekend! I need your support and good wishes as I am quite nervous!!!
Thanks very much!!!
Cheers!
Z
|
|
|
|
Post by Rosefriend on Mar 28, 2008 6:48:25 GMT
All the fairy dust and best wishes flying your way Zhuzhu.......hope we "see" the happy couple soon and that the house checks out well.
Good Luck
RF
|
|
|
|
Post by Jardack on Mar 28, 2008 12:43:55 GMT
Lots of sparkly fairy dust for the house and for your wedding tomorrow Hope you have a great day Jardack |
|
