(Note -- "Weed and Muck Hell")
The “Center Glow Ninebark” (Physocarpus opulifolius)
The boldness of the Royal Purple Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) and the Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)…
The texture of the greens on the “Crimson Pixie” Asiatic Lily
The whisper-softness of the Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus gratianoplitanus “Firewitch”) flower bud…
And I had a friend bearing gifts! I inherited some Hostas and Rudibeckia harvested from my pal's garden, and I only had to trade some Asiatic Lilies and a few branches of that crazy leafing Redtwig Dogwood from the front stoop's big pot. Awesome!! AND.. can you believe I haven't even peaked yet?....
I started my 'Southwest Garden' with the planting of "The Three Wiseman" - the Emerald Green arborvitae that found their way into my truck last Sunday! You should have seen the "happy face" on my husband when I was ready to plant those babies! (I can't believe he's still talking to me!)
Ha, ha! I know that "happy face"! I've seen it on my husband too.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking good!
Shyrlene, I know just what you mean. After our little snow event last weekend, the weather warmed up and suddenly spring flowers have started to bloom -- little white violets, bluets, and creeping phlox, as well as some native woodland plants. I find myself going out to walk around the garden 2 or 3 times a day just to watch the plants grow. :-) -Jean
ReplyDeleteYour arborvitae look great, as does your whole yard! I am sure your hubby is quite proud of those arborvitae, whether he admits it or not. This has been a great spring for us with mild temperatures and plenty of rain. I hope everything is developing good, strong roots that can sustain through the hot weather that is coming.
ReplyDeleteIt has certainly been an April to remember. Don't you just love getting gifted plants from other gardeners.
ReplyDeleteGood progress thus far! Keep it up
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