Flowers

Last of them except the pansies I need to plant around the mailbox and deck pots...

Asters.

 Balsams.

Yard Flowers

 Some flowers do better than others.  And some have their own season to grow.  I try to plant flowers that can deal with the local climate.  But sometimes even they need a little help.

I've had these Stoke's Asters for maybe 25 years.  They are pretty durable and (apparently) insect-free.  But there used to be a dozen and now I see only 8. I enjoy seeing them every year.

The daylilies are durable too.  But I don't see as many colors as I used to.  There is weed competition and I need to do something about that.  Using a hedge-trimmer at ground level between the lilies should help.

But I really need to dig them up this Fall and move them to the front yard where The Mews don't go. Daylilies can be harmful to cats.

The yard Pansies are thoroughly done for the year!  Well, they are Fall-to-Summer annuals.

The ones in deck pots get some shade and better watering, so they are still blooming.

These are from a few weeks ago, but they still look pretty much the same.

I tried to pick out some of the weeds, but the roots are very entangled, so I think I will just leave them alone.