Gardens can become tired by August. And so can we, of them! Here, a few images of plants that will happily take care of themselves and provide beauty in late season when most of us prefer to sit back and sip. Above, Purple Coneflower and Dahlia.
Summer was cruel to our well-intended lawns. Even with regular and responsible irrigation, the combination of record-breaking heat and few real rains wreaked havoc and provided weeds and critters with optimal conditions. So…now’s the time to regain our emerald glory before the temps drop.