Calloway's has a sale on right now. Sweet potato vine and Texas lantana or .78 each. This price proved to be irresistible, and I ended up taking home 8 of one and 6 of the other. I also found some cheap periwinkle to change out the begonia in the one bed. They (the begonia) are not happy with all the harsh sun they have been getting lately. I am going to try them in a different bed and see what happens, if they even survive. The other two will go out front in the ugly empty bed at the entryway. Hopefully that will brighten that dark spot considerably.

I also picked up a small lacecap hydrangea that I am trying to figure out where to plant it. I am debating putting it in a pot or now and moving it around to find the best possible spot. I would hate to dig it in, and then move it again.

It i 6 am and 82 F. Heat warnings have been sent out by the weather guys through Sunday evening. It should be around 101-103 all weekend. It is summer in Texas.

9:30 update: I started work shortly after this post and had all the plants planted by 9. The front looks much better now, less weedy and barren and more cultivated. Hydrangea is potted and placed, if it likes its current position, it may stay there. I have moved the begonias, and replaced them with periwinkles, so everything is looking good.