Serendib Garden

It’s mulching time here — really, it was mulching time a few weeks ago, but I was busy, so we’re a little behind. I’m here to preach to you the gospel of triple-milled hardwood mulch. Here is why I lay it down every year: – it helps retain moisture, so you don’t need to water

Hm. I am not thrilled by how these tall yellow irises flopped over. None of my other irises are doing this, but none are growing this tall. Are certain varieties typically taller? Is it that they needed more water to prevent flopping, or is that not a factor? Are irises something that often need staking,

I like this combo; want to transplant some more nectaroscordum here from too-shady spots in the front yard.

Hm. This looks a little higgledy-piggledy to me; my climber is blooming up at the top (not surprising, it’s reaching for the sun in the part-shade where I planted it; running out of sun, folks!), and the new shrub roses which I’m hoping will provide mid-height blooms are going to take a few years to

There was a brief moment this afternoon when there were no cars parked in front of my house, so I stopped to take a picture. I’m not sure you can really make out very much detail, but for those who want to see the shape of the front garden overall, here you go! Please ignore