Looks Like Autumn

Pear trees are flaming, and the old Pecan tree is throwing pecans at us like crazy. A nice welcome for our first Autumn here.

Dec. 2

Old Elm in front. 

Birds Nest Fungi

A lot of these in the bed at southwest corner of house. 

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/Gardening-Handbook/PDF-files/GH-070--birds-nest-fungus.pdf

It's Hot Here

At least the Blackfoot Daisy doesn't seem to mind the 100-degree days in full sun. 

Found While Digging

And So We Begin ~ Front

 Feb. 2014:

May ~ uncovered root flair of elm tree, and put in a new San Augustine lawn.

Mixed feelings about planting a lawn, but felt we had to do something quickly to replace weeds and dying winter rye. No doubt I'll eventually replace a lot of it with more wildlife friendly things.

June ~ Planted west side with

catmint, rosemary, salvia 'Victoria Blue' and 'Henry Duelberg,' mother of thyme, Russian sage, yarrow 'Moonshine,' clematis 'Jackmanii,' Beach Vitex, lavender, scabiosa, rose 'Buff Beauty':

Planted front bed with

yaupon, rosemary, Russian sage, Beach Vitex, Blackfoot Daisy, white coneflowers, Scabiosa, and lavender. Also kept a few of Darrell's dwarf Yaupons:

Planted street side beds with

rose 'Winchester Cathedral,' rosemary, Beach Vitex: