I've seen a recurring theme on this site that some people are embarrassed to take pictures of their gardens because it doesn't look like a catalog or a magazine. I'm guilty of it, too. But I think we Floridians, more than most people, know that our gardens are constantly a work in progress. And there are times when the work slows down because it's too darn hot! Some of us learn to live with the "weeds". Some of us appreciate what those weeds do for our pollinators. So I'm going to post a few pictures I took today of my far from perfect yard.
This is looking from the main road at the fence that runs the length of the property. I live on a cul-de-sac but we're on the corner lot along the main road. In the past, some neighbors have complained about the space between our fence and the road. Dad reminds them that's county property and tells them they are more than welcome to go down and care for it. No one has ever done it twice.
Okay, so we have a big oak tree with the requisite Spanish Moss. The tall bushes are Senna ligustrina (Privet Cassia) which hosts my Sulphur butterflies. The white flowers are Spanish Needles which are the best nectar plant by far, and host the Dainty Sulphur. The reddish-orange flowers are Mexican Flame Vine which has been a great nectar plant. I saw one at USF Botanical Gardens and had to get one after I saw the butterfly action. There's some skunk vine in there, too because there's always skunk vine.
