The sedum is blooming in the backyard! It lures me out like a beacon of joy as I face the prospect of catching up with a backlog of weeding.
The cooler evening temps, and some much needed rain, have revitalized the front yards as well.
A few faded annuals have been replaced, but there are still quite a few gaps to be filled.
But it is the little gardening surprises that catch me off guard, and continue to steal my breathe away, For example, this lovely burgundy Coleus was purchased for one of the planters, but ended up being one plant too many. Its place in the flower bed was an afterthought, and yet it has stolen the limelight.
