The Japanese Maples are starting to change colour now, so I moved two potted ones into the patio so I can have full benefit. In the background are a few more planted Acers, of varying sizes.
I've cut back the whites in pots, LP, but not the ones in the shadier border (also in a pot) - they're still going well. They really don't do as well in the sun as the darker types - even when we've had far less of it than usual.
Do you grow yours in the ground or in pots r'girl? I mainly grow in pots, but as I have a few gaps at the moment where I've been making new borders, I've had some in the ground this year. Much better without doubt, but all the soil is improved for them as it's heavy clay here. I mainly sow direct in mid/late spring, as they soon catch up with any sown a bit earlier, so it's not really worth doing. They're like teenagers if planted out in the cold temps too early - they just sulk and sit there doing nowt!
Know what you mean about the seasons, but I have a poor sense of smell where plants are concerned, so I quite like having them there by the bench - if I ever sit on it
Love the bee pic AuntyR
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
How wide was the green beetle? It looks a bit edge-on in the photo. Lots of shield beetles have that "W" pattern on their backs, but they're quite broad.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
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All the photos are just square clear boxes, so I can't see them. Hopefully it'll get sorted later so that I can enjoy them.
The Japanese Maples are starting to change colour now, so I moved two potted ones into the patio so I can have full benefit. In the background are a few more planted Acers, of varying sizes.
Aster 'Beryll' delights the bees today.
I've cut back the whites in pots, LP, but not the ones in the shadier border (also in a pot) - they're still going well. They really don't do as well in the sun as the darker types - even when we've had far less of it than usual.
Do you grow yours in the ground or in pots r'girl? I mainly grow in pots, but as I have a few gaps at the moment where I've been making new borders, I've had some in the ground this year. Much better without doubt, but all the soil is improved for them as it's heavy clay here. I mainly sow direct in mid/late spring, as they soon catch up with any sown a bit earlier, so it's not really worth doing. They're like teenagers if planted out in the cold temps too early - they just sulk and sit there doing nowt!
Know what you mean about the seasons, but I have a poor sense of smell where plants are concerned, so I quite like having them there by the bench - if I ever sit on it
Love the bee pic AuntyR
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Been checking all pots today and was pleased to see the French Lavender which had a "do or die" haircut in July has grown and re-flowered.
Garden's a mess this time of year so I try to focus on the little things rather than the big picture.
Anyone know what the green beetle is?
This cosmos is pink with embarrassment as it's the first time it's flowered this year.
Nice flowers, B3.
How wide was the green beetle? It looks a bit edge-on in the photo. Lots of shield beetles have that "W" pattern on their backs, but they're quite broad.
Love the pic of the cosmos with the surrounding foliage B3
An acer in yesterday's sunshine
Lovely acer, Joyce.
Still plenty of colour though, B3.
Oh I have an Acer like that, Joyce, but it hasn't coloured yet. I have eight Acers in total so will post more as they change.
Love the Fuschia B3 - I could fancy a non-pink one.
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The beetle was the size of a small ladybird but not as rounded