I’m going all in on the hydrangeas in the backyard around the pool.  I’ve planted mostly limelight hydrangeas because they are such reliable bloomers and, in my experience, seem to be pretty easy-going as long as they have enough water.  So, I’ve planted some traditional limelight hydrangeas as well as a Little Lime hedge around the patio and A/C unit.  I also added some phantom hydrangeas to fill in the back corner because I got them for $12/each.  I am excited to see them all in a few years when they’ve really had the chance to mature and fill in.  The ones I planted last year are already growing and looking healthy and happy. Because so many people suggested it, I have started watching Gardener’s World.  I’m just going to embrace being middle-aged fully and watch gardening shows in addition to buying rain gauges and feeding the birds.  In one