This is my horrible looking post-summer garden.
Though I showed some annuals that looked ok all summer in close up photos, the big picture is rather ugly.
Drought stressed new plantings...
chlorotic foliage...
rotten flower buds...
fungal spots, rot...
more drought stress...
lawn issues...
thriving weeds...
and faded blooms. Overall, not a pretty picture.
But there are now signs of recovery: Lantana is blooming again.
My Julia Child rose, whose blooms were faded all summer, now have a lovely rich color.
New Salvia guarantica 'Black and Blue' planted to replace the gorgeous Centaurea that croaked in that spot. After deadheading, S. Mystic Spires' is pretty once again.
What a lovely garden - your compost looks good
Thanks for great pictures
Posted by: Kerry | April 01, 2012 at 12:37 AM
Pretty cool environment, I wouldn't mind living there,
Posted by: towel warmer | November 28, 2011 at 12:16 AM