Joys of a late summer cool front

A dry cool front came through this weekend, and knocked our 100+ degree temps down about 10 degrees. It actually feels pleasant outside, and the mosquito population appears to have dropped, too. Since oak wilt beetle activity is past its peak, I pruned the little red oak tree in the back yard, and finally decided on a spot to plant the American beautyberry bush I won at the Trowel and Error gardening seminar two springs ago.

Here's what caught my eye as I puttered around in the garden, this weekend and last.



Blackfoot daisies




Horseherb and oxalis


Cenizo (Texas sage)


Dwarf ruellia



'Coral Nymph' 'Teresa' salvia greggii


Mealy blue sage


Esperanza


Flame acanthus


'Bright Edge' yucca and 'Pot o' Gold' lantana

What's catching your eye in your late summer garden? I'd love to hear about it!



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