Well, trashed more of the wild asters, evil wildflower that it is. Got out the oak seedlings, and a couple of maples. Put in some compost and planted some astilbe 'Fanal' and a burgundy leaved cranesbill. Too hot to stay out there and paid for this work in blood to the mosquitoes. Oh, also staked the largest branch of my tree peony. Best part of this is that I worked next to my row of Stargazer lilies, which are in full bloom and scent. They took a bit of Lily Leaf Beetle damage but all bloomed just fine.
The astilbe came from the markdown rack at Lowe's. Have some New Guinea Impatiens and lantana to plant out somewhere. May make the lantana a hanging basket.
I separated a large bunch of miniature hosta 'Lakeside Elfin Fire' a couple of weeks ago and put it in a window box, but squirrels keep digging it up. Sigh.
Have to go over to the Library and water now and should check on the plants at Breakheart tomorrow.
Matt gave his basil a haircut and we just made some pesto.
