Work, the actual paid kind, has kept me busy this week. But today I sneaked outside for a bit more planting and weeding. I also took a peek around the yard to find that the recent bouts of sun really gave things a boost. Tulipa 'Flair' is finally showing itself in the catwalk garden. These have taken a beating from both weather and the dogs, so I'm especially glad to see even just one fat bloom.
Tiny leaves are opening all over the Coral Bark Maple in the pot by our backdoor. They really snap against the stems that have cheered me on through many a long winter. I believe it's coming back again after a third move ... definitely a hardy little tree.
Red twig dogwood has its own chartreuse leaves brightening up the gaps between the Arborvitae border. I also just read that they have a widely spreading root system that makes them quite handy for erosion control.
The daffodils are coming up in the catwalk border. They make me think of cobras slinking out of the earth.
And finally, the now identified anemone that I first thought was a weed. It has one lone bloom at the moment, and that is facing away from the yard, so often difficult to capture as it slowly spreads open. Still, I'm glad I plunked this back in the ground. Close call! However, notes on this said it wouldn't bloom until June/July. Could it be thrown off? No wonder the others I planted haven't even shown up yet.
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It is so satisfying to see those buds popping out. Nice photos!
You must be thrilled at all the growth in your yard. Everything is looking wonderful.
Lovely photos! I love Coral Bark Maple, it looks so delicate.
Interesting about the erosion control. I'm growing a dogwood over a concrete area where there is only an inch of soil - it must be spreading its roots sideways into the deeper ground adjacent.
Great photos! I love the look of new growth.
Refreshing to see your buds!
No telling how many seeds and things I have planted then weeded them out when I forgot about them.
I love the colors of the plants you have posted today. That coral bark maple is worth every cent I think! Just so pretty!
It's amazing how fast everything is growing now isn't it?
Wow! Beautiful shots! Boy, I wish I could take pics like you do- someday that SLR camera will make its way to me- someday :)
Sweet photos.......Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter to you and the family.
Gorgeous photographs!
peace,
Chuck
Ticks me off that you're garden is a month ahead of mine!
Well I'm glad you took a quick stroll outside with the camera in hand. Great photos.
Fresh green leaves look particularly good contrasted against the red stems of the dogwood and maple. Tulipa 'Flair' has the reverse colour scheme, and then jazzes it up by throwing in some yellow. Bring on the spring colour.
I'm a fellow opening-bud enthusiast, enjoyed them all and was interested to be introduced to coral bark maple. I also want to thank you for the correct use of "its" as a possessive, so refreshing to the jaded eye. Isn't it nice to know even Barbee nods, sometimes? I suppose it's a nasty commentary on my nature, but I find it reassuring to know that experienced experts screw up, too.
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