Hydrangeas’ autumn show
Not only leaves have autumn shades, some flowers’ petals also deepen in colour at this time of year. My hydrangeas turn a crunchy light brown but sometimes they turn to deeper shades of blues and purples … before turning a crunchy light brown. If picked now and left to dry, the colours usually stay as is …
Flowers despite the lack of rain
Despite the lack of rain for this time of the year, I do have some flowers in my garden. Water restrictions were implemented a few weeks ago therefore, besides others, gardens can only be watered from 6pm to 6am. Not difficult if you have an irrigation system. I don’t. A small rose spray does the job well, …