Highs (Lows to follow)

Two summers ago, I ripped almost everything out of the jungle out by the Hilton and started over with grasses, shrubs, the New York Times and mulch to cover it.  I'm no longer interested in anything out there unless I can see it from the house.

It's actually looking pretty good now.

The astilbe is passed now, but there are two great masses of it that looked great from the second story window next to the zebra grass and buddleia:

And then there are bits inspired by Bold Romantic Gardens:

I'm at the end of the foxgloves -- the tall and dramatic ones are past, and just the shorter ones that get less sun remain.  I think foxgloves are my favorite of all the flowers in the garden.  I love the way they appear in places I'd never have planned, but once they're there.... I'm very glad for nature's design assistance:

And the courtyard is looking cottage-y and nice: