Peak bloom is over in Wisconsin, even though some of my late daylilies are still blooming. For whatever reason, my garden never seems to grow exactly the way I planned or imagined it to. As hard as I try, there are always those areas that need to be fixed. Sound familiar? As the season winds down, I have started my list for fall transplanting and dividing. It's my annual attempt to make my flower garden look even better next year. Those of you who garden know how painstaking the decisions can be. Especially when you are dealing with the ever-present trifecta of size, color, and bloom time being different for each individual plant. In addition, there are so many variations in soil and location (even within my own yard) that can impact the plant's growth, not to mention weather and temperature!
Questions I have asked myself:
I rest assured knowing that Mother Nature always gives me a second (third, and fourth) chance to get it right. So as long as I'm able, I'll just keep on trying...thanks Mom!
Pictured: Daylily 'Carnival in Mexico'
Questions I have asked myself:
- How did that daylily grow six inches taller than its description? I can't see the plant behind it!
- Why did this one only grow 25" instead of the anticipated 35"?
- Who planted THAT plant there? Couldn't have been me...
- Did a mole burrow underneath this poor daylily?
- What was I thinking when I put those two peach plants next to each other?
- Did I really manage to leave an open space in the garden with no bloom in mid-July?
I rest assured knowing that Mother Nature always gives me a second (third, and fourth) chance to get it right. So as long as I'm able, I'll just keep on trying...thanks Mom!
Pictured: Daylily 'Carnival in Mexico'
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