Bastow Road, Lilydale

Bastow Road, Lilydale

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Posted 2021-09-12 by Neil Follettfollow
This road starts at Summit Road and winds its way back to Summit Road 1.1 kms later.


There are no flat bits, it's either uphill or downhill, depending on the direction of travel. It is a well-established area of large and deep blocks with most houses well back from the road.


A single deep red daisy stood out against the green background. That was only one of many daisies that were in full flower






Well-established properties mean well-established gardens which mean many mature trees. Three that were out in bloom were a broom, an acacia and a wattle.


Banksia trees, shrubs and small plants were flourishing in many gardens as were bottle brushes and hebe bushes.




Despite the steepness of Bastow Road, many people were out walking themselves and their dogs. One cyclist was seen peddling at a great pace, but he was going downhill.




The road is built on the side of a hill and many of the residents have a nice elevated view of the distant landscape.


A few camellias and acacias brightened up the walk as did a display of three different colourings of grevilleas.




Even brighter were several patches of pigface succulents. Several flowering kalanchoe succulents, both as singular plants or groupings added colour to many gardens. Two other single stem succulents looked good including a black one.




Despite the abundance of trees and shrubs, few birds were seen. Several currawongs alighted onto the inner branches of a gum tree. A wattlebird chose more inner branches of a conifer to feed. The only other bird I saw was an unusual shape perched on an overhead wire. With its hooked beak, I think it was a grey butcherbird.




A feature of many well-established areas with large blocks is the variety of mailboxes. Two that attracted my camera were an old milk churn and a miniature house.


One large front garden had a picturesque terraced area and one of the few fences was a picket. Another picket fence almost had a lychgate. A rusting garden lamp fitted into the almost rustic neighbourhood very well.




An unusual garden ornament was a smiling gentleman sitting cross-legged looking very smug. The bear enveloped in a plastic bag didn't look as happy.


A trend these days seems to be trees planted in large pots, often as a feature on verandas or in gardens.


Only one magnolia tree was seen and several groups of clivias added colour. A few vinca ground covers were evident and a few geraniums.




Growing in gardens and on the verge were many blue poker type flowers which I think were pride of madeira plants. Definitely unidentified was a mass of small red flowers and some bright pink flower heads.





After reaching the end of Bastow Road, you can continue along Summit Road to meet up with the other end of Bastow for a 1.9 km scenic circuit.



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