What Can I Plant?
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Carroll A on Jun 06, 2012How do you feel about putting in a rock garden and succulents? Not a lot of care, most have shallow roots or small roots, low water required, direct sun. They would add green and many flower. That would not take care of the height/privacy issue though But know someone on here will come up with a solution.Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Jun 06, 2012That's a great idea for the side yards. We have irrigation available, but the former owners had sprinkler heads instead of drip lines (which is why there is so much damage on the walls), so we're re-doing that and could run the lines to the sides, as well. We've thought about alternate ways of getting privacy, but with our HOA, we're limited when it comes to extending the fence line, adding to the top, etc. Of course, maybe privacy isn't a big issue. If they look while I'm out in a swimsuit at my age, they'll probaby only look once! LOLHelpful Reply
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Bernice H on Jun 06, 2012Oh wow! Wouldnt you just love to have the mural man combo come and paint a mural? Keep us up to date on what you do.Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Jun 06, 2012I paint, Bernice, but can' talk my husband into a mural. I told him I could just cover the entire back wall in a painting of bamboo, with all sorts of beautiful flowers blooming a the base and be done wiht it.. It's just such a narrow planting space! Maybe once I get the panels installed, I'll be happy with a few planters of bamboo.Helpful Reply
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Stacy C on Jun 06, 2012just a thought how about the small leaf cling climb vine... not sure of the name but it is full coverage and look amazing as it growsHelpful Reply
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3po3 on Jun 06, 2012I was going to suggest exactly the same thing as Carroll. Some ornamental grasses would also be nice. Also low-water and low-maintenance.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jun 07, 2012You do not even need to do a mural, just paint it with background colors to blend in with what ever you plant. Back light the wall to accent and your good to go. What you really have there is a great big blank canvass just itching to be painted.Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Jun 07, 2012Native grasses and succulents, here is a link to the Nevada Native Plant Society which may be a good place to start for specific recommendations.Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Jun 07, 2012http://nvnps.org/node/153Helpful Reply
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Becky H on Jun 07, 2012A creeping ficus always works well on walls. I'm guessing you know there are adapter kits for converting regular irrigation heads into low volume irrigation. I think I'd invest in a few of those. Those panels are gorgeous!Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Jun 07, 2012Thanks, all! Erica, I'm gonig to check out that site. We probably won't get around to actually doing the work until cooler weather hits. Woodbrige, you're on the same thinking path as us...we have a low voltage light kit with a couple of spotlights and some path lights,, and have the electricity/transformer available for that, and drip lines are replacing the sprinkler heads to avod further damage. We've considered vines, but are afraid of the leaves in the pool as a maintenance nightmare...are there any that don't shed much? Desert plants don't have much color, so Woodbridge's sugestion of adding color to the walls (where we don't have panels) is a great idea. The water feature is another nightmare in itself, and I want to do colored glass rock, lit with underwater lights in it. Ugh...can you tell I'm dreading this work? I'm getting too old to work this hard...maybe I'll call Labor Ready for a couple of able-bodied guys to help us old folks out...LOLHelpful Reply
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Maria C on Jun 07, 2012Leslie you are so creative use the same method that you use in Teresa's picture to figure something out and then do it, i understand you i live in Vegas too its to hot to do something outside right now and is not you that are bad with plants its the heat ,same in here I ve been trying couple years now to have a nice garden and its just impossible, plus i dont know much about plants but I learned a lot since i ve been part of hometalk, good luck with your proyect...Helpful Reply
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Rosalie M on Jun 07, 2012I think Hosta would work well here....use a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Jun 07, 2012I love Hostas, but don't they like shade? My back yard is on the South side of the house and every bit of it gets full sun at some part of the day. Maria, you are so right! I tried tomatos and got 1 plum size tomato out of 4 plants, and my bell peppers were all about 2 1/2" tall and didn't produce until almost December! The only thing that seems to grow are Mexican palms that keep popping up all over the place....then when I go to transplant them, they die!Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Jun 07, 2012Maria, you're so right about the hometalk folks! I see all of their beautiful yards and gardens and am sooooo envious! Growing up in South Carolina, where everything is lush and green, it makes it especially difficult to accept the somewhat colorless landscapes in Vegas....all rock and muted color plants with water usage restrictions.Helpful Reply
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Mike F on Jun 07, 2012I had the same issue in mt Phoenix back yard. I have found that aloes, agaves, Robelini Date Palms, Totem Pole Cactus, Sago Palms, Fountan Grass, Real Bird of Paradise, and other desert type plants worked well, didn't mind the heat and survived.Helpful Reply
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Doris H on Jun 07, 2012Better Homes & Gardens has some good ideas. They have like 100+ yard plans and you can print them off.Helpful Reply
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Rosalie M on Jun 08, 2012Leslie, I have hostas in both very sunny and shady areas in my yard and they are wonderful in each location. Just added more this season...blue for variety. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Jun 09, 2012As I understand it, LV has dry and heat and water is at a premium...that is what we are now facing in GA. I finally have a sprinkler system, but are now limited on use and cost is prohibitive so I have to be careful about what I plant. Large containers of bamboo would look good. Keep in mind that there are now lighter weight of pots out there now that make using post more desirable. They are easier to keep watered and clean up at the end of planting season! My hostas do not do well with lots of sun so I now plant them in dappled shade. They live in sun, but look parched! Liriope grass is excellent and comes in several shades for contrast...easy to plant, requires almost no care (just trim it down in the spring before new growth starts) little water and a small pot of flowers scattered in between is stunning!Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Jun 10, 2012Coni B, on which post did you comment back to me?Helpful Reply
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Rosalie M on Jun 11, 2012Coni, Jeanette's suggestion of using containers for planting is a wonderful idea. I am currently using a lot of container gardening as I am having leg issues and it's not that easy to care for them. Using containers makes watering and general maintenance much easier. I sure hope you post pictures when you do decide and complete your project. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Jun 12, 2012A big thanks to all of you! I will definately post pics when we finish...which will probably be this Fall. It's just too darn hot to work outside in Vegas in the Summer and we're trying to finish a powder room and hall tile inside. I appreciate all the great feedback. You guys rock!Helpful Reply
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Doris H on Jun 12, 2012What to put on a fence? My neighbor started blooming jasmine many years ago, it is so beautiful! When it blooms it is snow white and covers my fence from the side yard to the back yard, about 150+ feet. When it blooms it is a white sheet! Litle care is required, just love and water! Also in Texas there is a vine that is called a Potato vine, has very large leaves and is very hardy.Helpful Reply
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Becky H on Jun 13, 2012Wow Doris H. What a difference there is from state to state. Here in Fla. the potato vine is considered an invasive weed. Turned loose in the wild here, it chokes out our native vegetation.Helpful Reply
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Mike F on Jun 14, 2012Most of the plants that people are suggesting like hosta, liriope, etc will burn up in the desert. Go to your local Home Depot or other garden center and ask about the toughest desert plants you can buy. withall the cement reflecting heat and little planting space, keep to tough, easy to maintain,clean plants near a pool.Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jun 14, 2012@Leslie, Small succulents in the ground would be lovely and break up the space but if you look at some of the traditional colors from the history of the area, I would seriously consider painting those walls with the soft peach of adobe, and the blush of the sky at sunrise. It is a complementary color to the blue in your pool, would be a beautiful backdrop for the varied shades of plants, would certainly be easier on your eyes during daylight hours and would be Gorgeous with your planned wood Panels. Liriopes can be invasive, spreading through their small tubors underground I've seen them break through sidewalks and patios after as little as 3-4 years. If you decide to plant in containers consider planting Pomegranates. They have small varieties, they do well in a sandy base, grow well in that area, have beautiful blossoms and the added benifit of the fruit! I had some potted bamboo that in one season put roots through the bottom of the pot and into the soil where it became a nightmare to remove because of the proximity to my other ornamentals...LOL so be careful with the bamboo... Please post pictures as progress begins to shape the area I'd love to see this project through to the conclusion!Helpful Reply
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Coni B on Jun 15, 2012How would African Iris do there? No maintenance and always looks great!Helpful Reply
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Becky H on Jun 15, 2012The standard Liriope is rather invasive, but the giant liriope is not. I have both (in Fla.) and can tell you that from experience. There are various types of bamboo. If you get with a reputable nurseryman, you can secure a bamboo that will stay where you put it. Otherwise, I'd avoid the bamboo like the plague. Sharon, great idea about painting the wall. White can be absolutely glaring in full sunlight.Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jun 15, 2012@Becky H. Well I was thinking she has the opportunity, AND the wood Panels to do a very Moroccan look...Plus the Peachy hues are so beautiful with the blues and the wood tones...and very indicative of the original native people as well...and soft on the eyes! Gosh that desert Glare can damage your eyes!!!! Some Moroccan lanterns and pomegrantes and she's hooked up!Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jun 15, 2012@Leslie, Just noticed you have the perfect structure for some draped fabrics that would add some softness and breezy effects to your back yard as well...Helpful Reply
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Leslie D on Jun 15, 2012Sharron, we've done that for the pergola area. We had to paint and dress it up for a visit from the Mother in Law, so I made some curtains and pillows and painted a rug, added some plants....sort of like lipstick on a pig until we get the rest of the yard finished...LOLHelpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jun 15, 2012Oh YEAH! That Fabulous! Great job....LOL@ Lipstick on a pig! Was trying to tell my DIL to save herself some frustration...told her to stop trying to teach a pig to sing...She was like HUH? LOL, LOL I said, It wastes your time, and annoys the pig...HaHaHa...the look on her face! Precious...Helpful Reply
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Cathy B on Oct 20, 2012I would use2 or three large containers(clay pots perhaps with large agave plants and be done.Helpful Reply
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Texas Ponds and Water Features on Oct 21, 2012Horsetail rush grows tall and stays neat in tiny beds.Helpful Reply
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Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls on Oct 21, 2012I'm in agreement with those who posted Ornamental Grasses. There are many varieties that will grow to whatever height you want and will grow upright. They won't need much water after established either.Helpful Reply
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Judy Steffen on Apr 07, 2015Rosemary is a carefree plant with small roots.Helpful Reply
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Nancy L Sires on Oct 03, 2016Depends on where you liveHelpful Reply
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Snapoutofit on Oct 20, 2016Drought resistance plants in containers.Helpful Reply
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