Good-bye Summer

Spent yesterday taking down the gardens with more to do.  I normally hate to see summer end but this year is a different story.  With little to no rain and water restrictions, the gardens really suffered.
Let's bid summer a fond farewell with a look at a few photos.

I have lots of plans for later in the fall. I need to move some "Texas Sage" shrubs to the back garden.
I also have some grafted roses I need to get in the ground.  They have been a pots since spring and they are big enough now to go in the ground. 

Some of the Hostas are big enough to be divided. They are going in the side bed under the Photinias along with a box full of Daylilies that is sitting in the garage refrigerator.  Daylilies do very well here, so I use them alot to fill in large areas.  They really do tolerate the heat nicely.  I have a great source for Daylilies: www.gilbertfwild.com  They have great prices and their products is very good.

These wonderful Mallows have done beautifully in the back of the front garden and they have reseeded all over the place.  There are now several that I can move to the back garden.  I am so happy with this little sweetie. 

Lillies do OK here but they bloom very early. I have a few varieties but my favorite Orientpet do not grow here, way too hot.  I have more to put in the ground this winter.  I usually keep them in the refrigerator till late December.

Now that the days are getting cooler, I am back outside alot more. I can actually put in a full morning without feeling over-heated. I am still praying for rain!!!!  Hope you liked the photos.  Drop me a comment and let me know how your garden is doing.  Are you getting ready for winter? 

Till the next post, have a good one.
Ro