Wrapping up the gardening season of 2014 with the last few blossoms

One of the Kaffir Lily (Schizostylis coccinea ) clumps that I bought in September is beautifully blooming in the front yard. I didn't even plant it to the ground yet.

Note to self : Plant it in the ground as soon as it finishes blooming

I am more and more impressed by the Nasturtiums each day. They bloomed beautifully all summer and there are still a few more. The plants in containers looks all scraggly right now but I appreciate the bright colors. Not only are the nasturtium flowers very beautiful, but when the leaves are lush and green, they are a sight by themselves.

One dahlia and one primrose - almost same color.
The other day, Rishi said that there was a tennis ball in the yard when he looked out of the backyard door. Turns out the wind had toppled the dahlia in container. Pretty color. I hope it blooms more profusely when I put it in the ground next year. This year it remained in the pot I had brought it in from the garage sale.

Note to self : Take the dahlia indoor when it stops blooming.

There are a few snapdragons still blooming in the backyard.

In the front yard, the zinnia is still blooming - though it looks like bugs are dining on them.

The marigolds in containers in the front yard never did reach their potential this year. The couple in the backyard didn't produce a single bloom either. It grew so very slow. I wonder why. Will try again next year.

Note to self : Mums needs to be planted soon.