Got my utility bill today. Last year at this time, I had used 1900 gallons of water. They say THIS year in the same time frame...I've used 6300 gallons. Say WHAT?!? I know I put in three new beds. But my lot is 60x120, I NEVER water the east side, back, or small patch of front lawn that is left. So maybe I'm watering the new stuff a lot more than I have ever before and am not realizing it? Hmmm...Even so, much is suffering. However, several of the roses (Heritage, Fourth of July and Pope John Paul II) are doing okay. The purple Lantanas, Daylilies, Frosted Curls Carex, Mexican Feather Grass, three kinds of Dianthus, Nana Coreopsis, Dahlberg Daisy, Santolina Ericoides, Cislano Salvia, and, surprisingly, the "June" Hostas are doing very well.
