Monthly Archives: August 2010
Lacecap, mophead or cones
Just from the name alone, I think I would prefer “lacecap” and where Hydrangeas are concerned I prefer the more open lacecap flowers to the large pom poms of the mopheads. When my mother came to live with us she … Continue reading
First and last.
The last of the Day Lilies to flower for me is this one – Canadian Border Patrol – which really is drop dead gorgeous. July colour in the garden has been magnificent, thanks to the daylilies, but their show is … Continue reading
Painting the trees with colour
My favorite time of year for clematis must be July/August time- we seem to have aquired so many- climbing up every available space. Up walls,trees pergola and archways.
Flying Colours
While walking round the garden on sunny days, the flower beds are alive with bees and butterflies, adding their colour and movement to the flowers swaying backwards and forwards in the breeze.