Beautiful! Don't know why I thought you were in Florida; obviously, I'm easily confused...

Violet, it looks fantastic. I love the spiral. I hope you enjoy it very much. You did a wonderful job with very challenging conditions.

Violet I'm not only impressed with the results, your studious approach and restraint to be an observer first is especially worth noting. You didn't rush in and the result is well thought out and beautiful! Of course there may be plants that need to be moved or changed but i don't see that as mistakes - it's all part of the process and if you enjoy it, it's also part of the joy of gardening. It's never done and always changing. Great job.

Violet, That is fantastic. I can't get over the sense of movement and flow you created in the space. It is so pleasant. And that view! I think my fave is the sunset picture with the light string? wow

Enjoy!

Violet you've created a wonderful space and I love how you made it work with your environment. I Like your random pavers and I like that they don't completely match your wall. Just echoes it some but provides another elements in the design.

Violet what a wonderful transformation you have made. I can't believe the difference in the hot, dry space to a beautiful, inviting backyard. I love the spiral and how you draw the eye to the view beyond. Congratulations!

thank so much for the nice words. Because Nature is a jokester, it's
rained all day. Hope my little grass seedlings don't get flooded out.

Oh wow! That's neat VW!

What a wonderful space you've created. I'm in awe that you could look at is as it was and have the vision to make it so interesting and inviting. I hope your lovely little plants like their new home and thrive for you!

Excellent! Something you'll enjoy for many many years to come.

That is a thoughtful and lovely use of your available space, designed with the natural resources and conditions in mind. What a wonderful job, Violet! Rarely do I see someone take the time to really consider a project the way you have. Very, very well done!

(blushes) so glad y'all like it.

I also had a thought that the design of the garden is somehow, remarkably consistent with the decor in the inside of my house. Not sure how I did that.

Very interesting with lots of thought and lots to look at. I would have been lost, though I had to chuckle at the word "finished." Sounds like you know that is only this phase. We planted nearly all perennials after a couple of years with too many annuals. Between drought and cold, wind, two dogs and other forces, seems there is always work to be done. Our yard is evolving -- or at least the garden around it. Enjoy yours.

Very unique and inspiring! I live in Central Tx and our climate is becoming more and more arid every year. The plants that seem to do best in my yard are native desert plants. I've completely given up on having a green lawn.

Well my Mexican blue sage is pretty happy today. And I was honestly about to give up on this little guy.

Yeah finished- for some definition of it

It's beautiful Vi. What a lovely setting you have.

Lovely!

my grass is growing! and my palo verde tree has a flower! And there was a hummingbird cruising my blooms. Am I crazy to be so excited?

Very cool! I love your ideas about water (even very little water) and how you incorporated those ideas into your hardscaping.

I can't tell you how satisfying this has been. The weather has been so gorgeous (when there's no wind) I can hardly bear to leave my yard. My grass is growing--so excited! Yesterday, I watched a big black hummingbird hit all my flowering plants, one by one. And my neighbors keep coming over to see what I did and ooohing and aahhing over it.

I'm now trying to decide how much more planting I want and what kind. I'm sure the seasons progress I will notice a need or two to be filled. I'm trying not to be a "collector" and repeat plants, but . . . there are some more different ones I want! And I kind of like it spare and serene . . . but then I think I want more "lush," lol! Dilemmas . . .

I bought new plants, too, and will probably buy a few more this weekend at the University of Texas--El Paso's Chihuahuan Garden's annual native plant sale.

Whether it's inside or outside of your home, I think being able to diy a project and enjoy not only the finished results but the process of completing it as well is very very rewarding. It is wonderful that you're finding joy in your yard and it is enjoyable seeing the pics and hearing about your continued plans

It looks great! I love the brick sprials. Did you do those yourself?

thanks! I had labor help, but i designed it