Purple Smoke Bush

Today was another "work in the yard" day.  The purple smoke bush is glorious when it blooms but when the blossoms fade, they look similar to a dandelion gone to seed.  When the wind blows they end up all over the yard and into the neighbors as well.  Usually, I take a large garbage bag and scoop the dead blooms inside.  However, this year I used the garage dry-wet vacuum and sucked them up.  It was much easier and did a better job.  I also trimmed the bush and the one next to it.  I have one more big smoke bush to tackle on Friday.