Old backyard new pool!!!

[jtburf]

Pool was completed a couple weeks back and the rest was done several years ago.

We call it home.

John

 

[Effers]

That is a pretty nice setup you have there. Great job.

 

[jtburf]

Thanks! When these girls get back in full bloom it will be even nicer!!!

 

[Marlahoutex]

Are your plumerias in the ground? I have 3 in pots so I can bring them in when it gets too cold. But mine have never rebloomed since given to me. I have fed them, but maybe not often enough? What fertilizer do you use? They get south and west sun.

 

[Jimrahbe]

John,

Very, very nice.. I like it!!!

Who did you have to kill to get a Saltwater pool in Houston? It seems like almost every pool builder down there is against them for some weird reason...

Thanks for posting the pics..

Jim R.

 

[jtburf]

Are your plumerias in the ground? I have 3 in pots so I can bring them in when it gets too cold. But mine have never rebloomed since given to me. I have fed them, but maybe not often enough? What fertilizer do you use? They get south and west sun.

Marla,
Yes, 90% are direct ground planted. for years I built a green house and moved them. Not anymore, I will tent them where they are now.
I feed 2x's a month. it is a 50/50 blend of 13-13-13 and Super Triple Phosphate 0-45-0. I feed 1/8 of a cup per 1" base diameter. every 6th week I add a cup or Epsom Salt in the mix. Potted plants become very root bound and will not thrive.

Here is a picture of a large planter I just finished, it measures 3ft square at the top by 2ft square at the bottom. has 150#'s of cement in the bottom with PVC drains. This will prevent the whole planter tipping when the plumeria fully leaf's out. I am building 4 more only smaller for several other girls.

This one is a variety called Daisy Wilcox, beautiful white bloom with an open style bloom.
John

 

[jtburf]

John,

Very, very nice.. I like it!!!

Who did you have to kill to get a Saltwater pool in Houston? It seems like almost every pool builder down there is against them for some weird reason...

Thanks for posting the pics..

Jim R.

Jim,

Thanks, this sales guy was anything that increased the contract price. I am still learning how to tweak the SWG to get the proper level. Love the feeling if the saltwater.

John

 

[Marlahoutex]

Thanks! I have a high phosphate fertilizer but haven’t been feeding them as often as you do. Will try that. Still looking for a stop with enough sun to put them in the ground...

 

[jtburf]

Have blooms and moved a few plants around yesterday the 31st.