The Miracle of Fall

Fall has arrived in its full force with another year of color. As usual, the Maples are the highlight of this season.

 

This is my favorite view of the season.

This year I ventured to take a photo from a vantage point one doesn't usually see.

Even after the harsh pruning of this summer, the Maple in the Dragon's Spine continues to look fantastic. 

Since the Astilbe are all relatively new plantings, I am not going to cut them back and instead them the ride out the winter and clean them up in the spring. Better to let them have every chance to fully establish themselves.

So, another great season nears its end. Time to plan for spring.