Not much worth blogging about lately.
We DID get .6" of rain on Monday which was a blessing. While it does help filling the water barrels, it doesn't seem to benefit the lawn or shrubs. The humidity is sooo dry (30%s), that the breeze evaporates water as soon as it settles.
My poor crabapples in this bed are really suffering. Come Fall there really won't be many leaves left to ... well .. fall. The trees have been dropping leaves all summer. :-(
The zinnias are doing well. They are drought tolerant, although this year I've had to water. They are getting pretty mildewed. Funny. I thought mildew was a moisture problem?
No real projects to report, garden OR household. I'm so without motivation this season. And while the temps have been cool for the past couple of days, there's high 80s and even 90s for the weekend. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Hurricane Isaac brings us some rain early next week. We could use a serious soaker.
I DID make a nice find over at the ReStore depot yesterday. I was looking for more snow fence, but instead stumbled on this little (60") solid (not tubular) metal bench. It was buried under a pile of wet cardboard and a couple of nasty couch cushions. Lucky me! It's solid, well built and extremely comfortable. It was a sale day, so I got it for only $15. All it needs is a little touch up paint and 2 colorful lounge cushions and this should fit just fine in the front shade garden. Otherwise, it's just status quo here. I guess no news is better than bad news.... :-/
Mildew is a problem with zinnias. When watering , make sure no water comes in contact with the leaves---water only at the base. Though they are prone to mildew, they are such vibrant, pretty flowers--well worth the few problems they have.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Yes, I'm careful about watering zins. But mildew or not, I can't imagine gardening without them! The colors are non-stop and the bees, butterflies and hummers just love them. They are my go-to annual.
DeleteI didn't get any zinnias planted this year and now I miss them. I'll have to remember that no matter how busy I am in the spring, I MUST plant zinnias.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, hello. Thanks for visiting. Yes, definitely, you MUST plant zinnias. I think they are the epitome of a cottage garden. Hundreds of bees can't be wrong. ;-D
DeleteThat will be a lovely garden bench once you have given it your usual TLC.
ReplyDeleteI understand your lack of motivation, I'm starting to feel very much the same way but for opposite weather conditions :{ Expect you've seen my rainfall record at Bag End ... the final figure for August will be even higher when I check the measuring cone in the morning.
Your rainfall totals are reminiscent of my total last year (nearly 55", not counting snowfalls). But at least we had normal temps. You are so chilled this year. Now they are talking one of the Atlantic hurricanes may head your way. You poor dears... :-(
Deleteone of the Atlantic hurricanes may head your way
DeleteOh goody . . .