It's hot. Not just a warm day, but heat indices in the 110-degree-range-hot. I decided to be an arm-chair gardener this weekend. Maybe I'll just do some watering.... Maybe I'll just make some notes of what needs to be done soon. Real soon.
-Weed (especially pesky smilax and wild blackberry. OUCH!)
-Put pine straw down
-Fill in white impatiens
-Top off coleus
-Remove pleathery dead magnolia leaves which CONTINUE to fall late into the season (note in the photo)
-Cut back azaleas
Breaking a sweat just thinking about all that needs to be done. Time to take a break and get a glass of ice tea.
(ventured out long enough to snap a photo of part of the garden today. Ligularia, coleus, caladiums, autumn fern, holly fern, persian shield)
Early mornings are made for these tasks especially this time of year.
ReplyDeleteCIMS; You're right! I shall turn that into a call to action....
ReplyDeleteHello Melinda,
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Take Care