We havnt watered all summer either. I have marked a few lilies for culling in a few months.Just keeping certain varieties from overwhelming the visual balance where they are.
I harvested poppy seeds and continue to weed and pinch back phlox for a late season bloom.
There isnt any down time in the garden from May to October.
The entire garden gets a layer of composted leaves after I fertilize the lilies and other bulbs.
I have a few friends who have " flower plots" they always comment on the gardens but cant seem to put together the time I spend and the time they spend on gardening when making a comparison.
6 years ago when I started these gardens I had no idea what was involved.
I needed something to do being transplanted from a house in town to the burbs.
, thankful for what it takes and gardeners who are open and free with ideas and advise.
