So. Cal Front yard coming together

[Billeb]

Pretty new to the forums and been lingering but wanted to show my progress on the front yard. Four months ago, the entire front was dirt. No wall, no planters etc so I’ve been busy. All Palms have been procured locally by various parties. Comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated. 
-North Facing house -Huntington Beach,CA -approx 1 mile from the beach -clay like soil needed to be heavily amended obviously -Grass will be put in the middle of the yard  

Pic #2: Cycas Circinalis, Rhopalostylis Cheesmanii, Howea Belmoreana, Dypsis Lanceolata 

Pic #3: Chambeyronia Hookeri, Rhopalostylis Oceana 

Pic #4: Chambeyronia Macrocarpa Watermelon (looks terrible as it was taken from almost green house location but is def growing much better now that it’s in the ground), Chameadorea Plumosa (not planted yet), 5G Dypsis Onilahensis / Dypsis Lanceolata / Dypsis Hybrid (?), Bismarckia Nobilis, Plumeria (Pink/Orange/white) 

[chad2468emr]

Solid! Very jealous and can’t wait until I can start getting some palms into the ground. 

That bizzie might WRECK that wall though. Their trunks get up to two feet wide. I can’t tell for sure how close it is, but it looks pretty close to me. 

[Tracy]

1 minute ago, chad2468emr said:

Solid! Very jealous and can’t wait until I can start getting some palms into the ground. 

That bizzie might WRECK that wall though. Their trunks get up to two feet wide. I can’t tell for sure how close it is, but it looks pretty close to me. 

The Bismarckia does look a little close, and hope those aren't your power and phone lines going over it.  Give it some head room so don't plant the potted plants closer to the house in the spots adjacent.  See below for what a Bismarckia will do to adjacent palms (D lutescens and pembana on either side).  It's tempting to plant close when they are little.  Nice selection of palms.  On the middle planter being grass, unless you have young kids, I would reconsider as water bills won't be headed down anytime for us here in Southern California.  Lawns demand a lot more water than some other low ground covers, but fully understand if you have young kids the appeal of lawn areas.

[Billeb]

5 minutes ago, Tracy said:

The Bismarckia does look a little close, and hope those aren't your power and phone lines going over it.  Give it some head room so don't plant the potted plants closer to the house in the spots adjacent.  See below for what a Bismarckia will do to adjacent palms (D lutescens and pembana on either side).  It's tempting to plant close when they are little.  Nice selection of palms.  On the middle planter being grass, unless you have young kids, I would reconsider as water bills won't be headed down anytime for us here in Southern California.  Lawns demand a lot more water than some other low ground covers, but fully understand if you have young kids the appeal of lawn areas.

@chad2468emr That Bismarckia may be a little close but it isn’t as bad as it looks. When I built that wall, I put a 30” footing in so I think I’m good but I agree, ideally it should be way further away. That planter is 5ft in depth and I planted it in the middle so it’s got 2ft on either side. 

@Tracy It’s crazy how the pictures a don’t show dimensions well. Those power lines aren’t even over my house, they are over me neighbors (50ft away). And I do have kids. I’m not hip on grass but it was a prerequisite from the wife for letting go of the reigns so to speak. Water bill….meh 

[Dusty CBAD]

I’m pretty new to this as well, I got a lot of the same species. Looks really good.

how are the oceana and cheesemanii doing in full sun?

I got a very large 15g cheesemanii last year and put it in full sun, even though most people recommended not to. At this point it’s burnt pretty bad, hope it grows out of it but it’s looking like it will probably be a 3ish year process before it does. Looking back on it I got a beautiful plant that was kind of stretched out due to being grown in a lot of shade. Thinking I maybe should have went with “oceana”?

Dustin

[joe_OC]

Looking good,  Dale!

[Palm Tree Jim]

You are off to a great start.

Wonder how long before you ditch the grass area for more plants?

I was in a very similar position early on with my garden.

Also, remember to document your garden over the years., you will not regret it! 

[Chester B]

21 hours ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

Wonder how long before you ditch the grass area for more plants?

You read my mind.  I give the grass 2 years.

[akamu]

That looks really good you're off to a great start check out the news an affiliate meeting dates on this forum there's a great pssc garden tour in your neck of the woods on June 26th this really helps with laying out yards by seeing other established yards. I have been to both of these gardens before and they are awesome. Plus it's free and you will meet some great like minded palm peeps with a ton of knowledge thanks for sharing cheers 

[thallo]

On 5/25/2021 at 11:10 AM, Dusty CBAD said:

how are the oceana and cheesemanii doing in full sun?

I’m growing a cheesemanii in full sun with few problems. I’m in San Francisco and get cooler nights and occasional fog. It’s in a southern exposure with no overhead trees or tall buildings but is sheltered from western sun in the very late afternoon. I had some light burn the first year and ever since that has only happened with irregular water. Mine does have some yellowing of the leaves throughout the year but EDDHA iron has been helping. Other growers in San Francisco also see some yellowing in full sun. Don’t be discouraged by the burnt leaves. My triple trunk group is growing fast and puts out new leaves year-round. 

[tinman10101]

just saw this post.  this is going to be a great garden.  your coastal conditions are ideal for all these palms.  please update as they mature.