Tag Archives: my-garden

Hibiscus

Hibiscus, originally uploaded by malyousif. The garden is a bit bare at the moment, most plants have been severely cut back to make enough space for the painters to do their job. Yes, we’re having the whole house repainted – with a new colour scheme inside and out. I think it will take another 2 …

Scorched Frangipani

Scorched Frangipani, originally uploaded by malyousif. Summer is almost at its hight here and it is merciless to the plants, only the toughest survive. Plumerias are definitely tough and very adaptable. I planted this one just outside of our house and for all the abuse it gets (cars, children, passing fanciers picking its flowers, hostile …

Glorius Ixora

Glorius Ixora, originally uploaded by malyousif. I’ve come to love this shrub. The older it is, the more it produces and as you can see from this picture, it is really well worth having, especially when you consider that I have failed miserably trying to grow hydrangeas here, this is the best next thing to …