End of July Blooms

We had family from Alabama visiting over the weekend and had a wonderful time. Nell's sister, brother-in-law, niece, the niece's husband and two children came up to spend some time with Nell in the nursing home. They were able to be here from Friday until Sunday afternoon. I didn't get out in the yard while they were here and was surprised at some of my blooms when I watered this evening.
I've never had a hydrangea before, I'm not sure why because I think they are beautiful. Last fall I decided to rectify that and planted six of them; out of the six only three survived and only one is blooming and looks healthy. It's quite small, but at least it's alive and doing well. I moved another one from the side of the house, to the backyard a few days ago, because I never water anything on that side of the house and it was suffering from lack of rain and heat. hopefully it will perk up and bloom.
A few of the zinnias that I grew from seed are beginning to bloom.

I have mums blooming already. I'm not sure if I should pinch them back or not. I'm thinking of just enjoying these blooms now, because I always add a few mums in the fall too.
The lavender that I planted several weeks ago is blooming. I've never had lavender before and was so excited to see it.

I almost missed the blooms on the variegated lily turf too. I have quite a few of these, so the others will probably be blooming soon.

I'm also getting a few buds on the moonflower and should get a bloom soon.

I'm usually in the yard everyday for at least a quick check, (lately it's to check for Japanese beetles), so I was surprised to see how quickly things in the yard changed in such a short time.

I did a bit of deadheading and weeding this evening and finally pulled the violas from the front flower bed. They lasted far longer than I thought they would, hopefully they will reseed and fill that small space.