We Have More May Colors in Prospect CT
We are into summer of sorts, even though the official day is a month away. We had chilly weather, then a recent snap with temps in the 90's and now back down to the high 50's.
The builder's wife that first lived in the house, was big on flowering shrubs and plants so there is no area of the yard that doesn't have some color in warmer weather.
At the bottom of the driveway, we have a rock garden which already had a bunch of daffodils and an early blooming rhododendron, and now the phlox are in bloom.
Up the other side of the driveway are the beds with iris and day lilies.
On the other side of the front lawn is an area with a large protruding rock surrounded by azaleas in hedgerow as well as a couple of pink rhododendrons.
Last fall, I gave the azalea rows a tight haircut so they are still in a bit of shock, but I can see the nubs starting to sprout.
We also have some colors in the rear hard with azaleas, laurels, and hostas, as well as hydrangeas. The walkway alongside the garages has had the early azaleas blossom already.
The hostas are thick and there are a couple of color styles.
Along the deck rails are planter boxes with a variety if annuals that will bloom through the summer and hopefully the tomatoe plants will add some delicious colors as well.
As we get more warm weather the peonies and astilbes will bloom and then we get the hydrangeas that are along the shed area that will carry us into the fall.
It takes some effort and attention but the sense of comfort and beauty they offer is more than worth it.
We Have More May Colors in Prospect CT
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