Garden Love

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Spring has to be my favorite season. Everything is brand new again. Time for fresh starts and things are budding with possibilities. 

I planted a lot of bulbs and perennials when we first built our house. This was definitely by design. SO, I wouldn't have to plant fresh every year. Mind you, I still like a few annuals  - I like the initial phase of planting. Just not a lot every year. I also like that bulbs and perennials multiple over the years. 

Since bulbs and perennials multiply, it's a good idea to plant them in a place where they can expand. Don't worry if you don't have a large enough area. You can also dig up the extras and gift to friends. 

The photos above are several flowers that I have in my garden (front and back):

1. Daffodils - I am thrilled when I see there little heads popping from the ground. In my yard, they are the first to appear and a sure sign that spring is here. 

2. Tulips - I love tulips. Each week, I buy a bunch from Trader Joe's for the family room. There is nothing like fresh flowers in the house. Hopefully soon, my tulips will multiply enough that I can use them as cut flowers in my house.

3.  Lilac Bush - This has to be my favorite. I had this planted by the front door to greet our guests as they arrived with a wonderful fragrance. It just gets bigger and better every year!  I love the scent so much, that I purchased one for the backyard last year. It still has a little ways to go. In fact, some days it looks like it may not make it - lol. 

4. Roses - I have two different ones in my gardens. Two regular ones and three knockout rose bushes. 

The knockouts are very easy to care for.  By my experience, so are the other two. Honestly, I haven't done anything to them and they grow and bloom like crazy. One is right by the wall at our front door. It greets our guests to it's beauty and fragrance as they arrive as well. Thankfully, we have a trellis to keep it in line so they aren't greeted with a thorn as well. 

What does your garden grow?