The Seasons in Beepea Gardens

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The Seasons in Beepea Gardens

Spring: We all wait for Spring. The trees are greening. Each day something new and exciting is happening. Bearded Iris and old Roses put out their fragrance. The Columbine shows itself with splashes of yellow. The sky blue of Blue Princess Verbena, red Poppies, blue Larkspur, and white Queen Anne Lace. This is only the beginning; there is much more to come.

Summer: The time all gardeners dread. Temperatures over l00 degrees, humidity is terrible, and no rain for several months and we are told to cut back on water usage. But wait, a drought tolerant garden can be beautiful. Salvia Greggii in white, red, and pink bloom all Summer, some old Roses continue to bloom, as well as Cannas, Saponaria, Yellow Bells and Flame Acanthus. Of course, the shade container plants such as Impatiens, Begonias, Coleus and Caladiums have color all through the Summer and into late Fall.

Fall: Aaahh! What a wonderful season. Everywhere there is color. Sit back, relax and enjoy. The temperatures drop ten degrees and the humidity begins to disappear. Aromas and flower color is more intense. But alas, with cooler weather, comes the prospect of a frost to turn our gardens brown overnight. However, in our garden, only a few plants will be gone. Lady in the Boat, Lantanas, Fire Spike and Cannas, etc. will be gone to return next year.

Winter: The frosts and colder weather have come. But look around at all the color in the garden. The Nandinas are peach, rust and some vibrant red. The Martha Gonzales and Cramoisi Superior Rose continue to be bushy and bloom occasionally. There is still the silver and white of the Chinese Privot, Texas Sage and Powis Castle in the garden with the Gold Dust Shrub putting out its gold color. Relax and enjoy your garden all year.