This, friends, is the face of neglect.
This poor flowerbed needs some attention and has not gotten it for several weeks.
I've watered it...occasionally.
It has been hot and smoky and can I whine a little more?
This post can serve as my checklist for what needs to happen out there.
Still haven't cut off the dead rose branches.
Also some serious weeding needs doing.
More weeding.
Cutting back those dead poppies would also help.
Despite everything, look at this!
My Abraham Darby rose is in bloom again, as are the penstemon and yarrow.
In another week or two the sedums will be blooming, which will help spark this area more, as well.
Perhaps this week I'll make it out there for a fall tidying-up session.
Then I can post some "after" photos. :)
