[bethk]

My husband changed all the sprinkler heads and added 'tube & nozzle' irrigation and have most all of our decorative plants in pots. The irrigation in our courtyard zone is set for a few minutes a couple times a day and only waters in the pots. The watering tubes allow you to water in specific pots instead of spraying large areas.

My husband watched 'youtube' videos to learn about how to change the sprinkler heads and then went to Home Depot or Lowe's for the supplies.

I have my garden herbs in pots: parsley, chives, thyme, etc. We have many 'shepherd's hooks' for blooming hanging baskets as well as a few 'garden trellis' for displaying pots. We're here year around so we have time to devote to plant care and maintenance. Stuff grows really fast in Florida!

I can't figure out how to add pictures but you're welcome to stop by and see our courtyard as well as the 'zone' irrigation he created for the larger plantings in our front courtyard beds.

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[Fredman]

Get rid of the pink flamingo. 😂

[FromNY]

Paint the concrete. Maybe find an artist to create a theme fantasy garden look? Potted plants are fantastic.Think outside the traditional looks. Arbor would add a pleasant look. Get some estimates from professional landscapers. Make it so it nurtures your well-being. Remember You see it more then anyone. BTW the flamingo is cute and fun.

[Bellavita]

Put in fake grass load up with milkweeds and native salvia porter weed a Carolina jasmine for wall find native plant candle stick and put in dwarf fire bush you will be teaming with butterflies. Remember to have a birdbath for water

Originally Posted by jayerose

Too much?

We are totally amateurs!

We took out the flowers and shut off the sprinklers in our alleyway so not to damage the neighbor's house in any way from the water.

[GRACEALLEMAN]

Originally Posted by jayerose

I was just looking for any opinions/suggestions...we never planted so much before.

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[Ktygrett]

It looks great. It’s enough, since plants in Florida grow explosively. You may want to put a birdcage or different cement/ rocks eventually, depending on how you use your back yard, so give it time for you to get used to it. There is no rush - just enjoy it

[Dbraisted]

Take out the plants …replace with sod….put a few planters where you would like with a drip system. Less is more. I had a yard of rocks and they are as much trouble as grass with constant weeds and very hot. Replaced with sod. Unless you planned to retire and be a gardener…some people love it…I’d rather golf.

[Pdesensi]

Bougainvillea are beautiful but the thorns are deadly. I totally removed them as they are a nightmare to keep trimmed.

[jayerose]

Everyone...GREAT suggestions!!!!

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by jayerose

Too much?

We are totally amateurs!

We took out the flowers and shut off the sprinklers in our alleyway so not to damage the neighbor's house in any way from the water.

Agree on removing the grass but I’d just even out the edges of the concrete to leave planting beds. If you’re here only part time and want color, make use of a few annuals. If those are vines on the trellises, they have a way of getting out of control and need constant trimming if you want to keep them inside your villa area. Substantial anchoring too. If you’re in the area of SWFWMD, contact Sumter County master gardeners. They used to provide a handy plant guide that was put out by the water district. Don’t know if it’s still available.

[Two Bills]

Put area all down to astroturf, buy another dozen various size flamingos, and have a flock of them.
Easy maintainance, Hoover the grass, and wash Flamingos once a year.

[Summerhouse]

I think it looks great. May want to add a few pots with plants in your alleyway with individual pot irrigation. Or you may not.
I find it takes a couple years to figure out what we like here!

[debb3c]

I love it the way it is

[mmguard]

It looks beautiful!!! I think you did a great job.
As everything grows you can decide if you want to add more.
👍🏻

[Coley]

remove grass put in thick plastic layer(prevent weeds) and cover with stone--No more work.