Rafael 409 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 Hello all! After some new palms planted (dypsis fine leaf, euterpe edulis, syagrus sancona, dypsis baroni, chamaedorea oblongata, chamaedorea woodsoniana, chamaedorea plumosa and ceroxylon ventricosum), i had to remove giant weeds all around. And after that i had to mulch properly. Thats what i did, well, the gardener 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milos Srejic 17 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 You did a great job rafael! Looking perfect. Milos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 You did a great job rafael! Looking perfect. Milos Thank you Milos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NApalm 28 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kostas 154 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Looking great Rafael!!! Once they grow some more and the first layer of the fastest palms goes up,its gonna look real nice! Time for some filler plants as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stygiana 29 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Excellent idea, that mulch, Rafael. Your palms will like it for sure. What kind of mulch is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Thanks Kostas and Sebastian, european fellows This is wood chips as mulch, thats a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kostas 154 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Mulch is great for the plants,you will love it No mud with it either,no matter how much it rains! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limoncik 7 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Rafael, you'll try something out Trachycarpus or Butia? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palm crazy 1,353 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Looks great Rafael, things are really taking shape and growing good, if you happen to have a pic of Chamaedore pulmosa would love to see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alicehunter2000 704 Report post Posted October 16, 2013 Please keep us photo updated as to the progress of your garden. Looks like you got some good wind protection there...gonna be a nice microclimate once the palms get bigger. Ever think about making a walking/seating path that meanders through the garden? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al in Kona 576 Report post Posted October 16, 2013 I missed seeing this second palm garden of yours until recently. Rafael, you are already addicted I can see! Probably too late for any cure now so you might as well enjoy your affliction. LOL Incorporating the use of tile into a palm garden can be very attractive and it's a part of the culture of the region so don't listen to those who might "tease" about its overuse. You certainly have planted a variety of nice palms but I don't see where you put your Lodoicea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabal Steve 819 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 I'm jealous... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Rafael, you'll try something out Trachycarpus or Butia? Not in this garden, where i choose more tender stuff. I am growing butia and trachicarpus in my other yard. You can check the link below Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Looks great Rafael, things are really taking shape and growing good, if you happen to have a pic of Chamaedore pulmosa would love to see it. I have two plumosa, one bigger. I will tape a photo soon and show here, among others Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Please keep us photo updated as to the progress of your garden. Looks like you got some good wind protection there...gonna be a nice microclimate once the palms get bigger. Ever think about making a walking/seating path that meanders through the garden? Yes i thought about that, but i have decided to create a Ralph Velez style so i must leave it with no room for that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 I missed seeing this second palm garden of yours until recently. Rafael, you are already addicted I can see! Probably too late for any cure now so you might as well enjoy your affliction. LOL Incorporating the use of tile into a palm garden can be very attractive and it's a part of the culture of the region so don't listen to those who might "tease" about its overuse. You certainly have planted a variety of nice palms but I don't see where you put your Lodoicea! Hey Al, missed you! And missing too our stay in Thailand! No tiles at all Al, just a few non-palm plants. And no worries about inteligent and cute "tease", from friends I wish i could try Lodoicea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 I'm jealous... Thank you Steve! But i am sure you are able to grow more tender species than me, so do not be jealous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave-Vero 609 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 You have an amazingly mild climate for so far north. Furadouro looks like an area for serious surfing, and there seem to be shoe factories north of you, toward Porto (a couple of years ago, I ordered a pair of shoes, then tracked the box as it went from Portugal to Spain to England to New York to Florida). Other people must be planting palm gardens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 You have an amazingly mild climate for so far north. Furadouro looks like an area for serious surfing, and there seem to be shoe factories north of you, toward Porto (a couple of years ago, I ordered a pair of shoes, then tracked the box as it went from Portugal to Spain to England to New York to Florida). Other people must be planting palm gardens. Furadouro is an excellent place for surfing, but we dont have the bigger waves as in Nazare (recent world record). Yes we do have lots of shoe factorys, exporting all over the world. But i choose spanish shoes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Overview after almost 60 non-stop raining days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,605 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 It looks great! I bet you can walk into that palm courtyard and get lost(in a good way). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gileno Machado 199 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 It looks like Nongnooch, seen from the top of the tower...haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pacific 129 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Rafael, that's some growth on those palms! What fertilizer are you using on them? Continued success. Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Rafael, that's some growth on those palms! What fertilizer are you using on them? Continued success. PeterPeter, i am using fertilizer sold by rarepalmseeds - Pro Palm Fertilizer. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgl 2,751 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Rafael, I see lots of green and very happy palms! Bo-Göran Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 In the middle of January something bad happened in my little yard. This is a space with 3 mts elevation relatively to the neighbour's terrain (mine has 100 m2, the neighbour's 1100 m2). And this elevation was increased in the last 10 years, due to digging operations made in the neighbour's soil. After more than 40 back to back days raining, a part of my wall tumbled down and the small building i have on the border of my space has been about to fall but it is still there. A big hole (1mt large) is now next to where the downfall happened and a couple of palms are threatned (ceroxylons and kentia). In the meanwhile, i have a civil engineer team working on what to do. The good new is that i will be able to build a new wall without bother the integrity of my actual yard. And better, I will have the domain over the 1100 m2 yard, in the next couple of weeks. So, in very few time, i will enlarge my yard from 100 to 1200 m2. Pics and news soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tassie_Troy1971 1,062 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Looking very lush Rafael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pacific 129 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Bittersweet Rafael. I am sorry about your wall, but what a way to expand your garden...ten times the size! Have fun! But be careful when you plant until you are sure the land is yours!! Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kostas 154 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Ah,they will be fine Rafael,Ceroxylon and Howea take root disturbance without too much problem. So good news after all,you got a nice new lot in a great climate,to fill at your heart's desire!!! I am very happy for your and wish the palms at the hole's edge are and remain ok till its fixed,and they indeed should be fine Are you thinking of expanding to include tropical fruit trees,cycads,etc now that the terrain got so much larger? Many are as easy as plant,water for a year and leave to fend for themselves,which saves time and water Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenikakias 1,676 Report post Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) In the middle of January something bad happened in my little yard. This is a space with 3 mts elevation relatively to the neighbour's terrain (mine has 100 m2, the neighbour's 1100 m2). And this elevation was increased in the last 10 years, due to digging operations made in the neighbour's soil. After more than 40 back to back days raining, a part of my wall tumbled down and the small building i have on the border of my space has been about to fall but it is still there. A big hole (1mt large) is now next to where the downfall happened and a couple of palms are threatned (ceroxylons and kentia). In the meanwhile, i have a civil engineer team working on what to do. The good new is that i will be able to build a new wall without bother the integrity of my actual yard. And better, I will have the domain over the 1100 m2 yard, in the next couple of weeks. So, in very few time, i will enlarge my yard from 100 to 1200 m2. Pics and news soon Then why do you want to build a new wall and not just wait until you level up your new property? Edited March 18, 2014 by Phoenikakias Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palmdude 152 Report post Posted March 19, 2014 That's going to grow into a nice jungle canopy, it will be paradise in no time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks Troy, Peter, Kostas, Konstantinos and Rob! Peter, i wont plant before that, but i have the stuff ready Kostas, later i will decide what to plant more, firstly have to watch how it performs in the winter down there Konstantinos, i am not allowed to improve the ground level more than 1,5 mts, but i think it is enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted March 28, 2014 More things i have planted these days, with my younger daughter for scale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted March 28, 2014 More... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted April 19, 2014 And more... Ravenea Krociana. Chambeyronia macrocarpa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tassie_Troy1971 1,062 Report post Posted April 19, 2014 Nice additions to the garden Rafael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergiskan 177 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 hi Rafael. nice palms! in a few years this garden will be awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montipalme 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2014 Olá boa noite. Agora sim, já consegui ver os dois jardins e um pouco da sua história. Parabéns, estão a ficar espectaculares. Está mesmo com aspecto tropical. Tenho pena que e meu clima apesar de mais a sul ser mais frio ao ponte de não poder ter Rostoneas e Euterpes... Um dia gostaria de poder fazer uma visita, se possível. Já falei com Jason Baker. Ele diz que tem palmeiras para venda. Tenho que lhe fazer uma visita também. Obrigado pelos testemunhos. É muito bom conhecer pessoas assim. Principalmente quando são "vizinhas"... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael 409 Report post Posted August 20, 2014 Now the wall is rebuilt i have some more space to plant. During the work some palms felt down and i lost a 15 gal rophalostylis baueri. The other palms are safe and will be planted in the yard below. In a couple of days i will add some palms to this space and upload some pics. Stay tuned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
