spring comments

I was in my garden last weekend and even though we are having some of the coldest weather of the season you can see spring starting.

My tulip tree is in full bloom. Alexandrina magnolia is my favorite because it is so heavy blooming.

My Japanese maple is starting to stir and I can see the new buds pushing. My new fruit bush hedge has some trees that are starting to bud and even a couple of flowers. I have a banks rose that is showing buds starting. And my Bradford pears are starting to show color.

I had to mow my lawn for the first time in about 6 weeks and I had to water for the first time. I pulled a few weeds and fertilized my pansies. I noticed some growth in just one week.

I do use Kleen-up for weed control and Surflan to keep them from coming back.

As Donna and I contemplate taking out the huge juniper planting we have to be careful not to over plant with early spring blooming plants. We see everything in bloom now and we want to plant it. If we do, what are we going to do for summer color?? That’s why you need to plan what you are going to do and mix the seasons. Talk to one of our staff and get some help choosing plants that provide seasonal interest year round.