I’m finding blooming plants that I had completely forgotten about. The only problem is – everything is kind of overgrown so I’m going to have to start clearing things out. I was poked, stabbed and scratched venturing in to try to get these pictures.
Honeysuckle
Originally planted along my fence - where it died – it’s now invading my wooded area about 100ft from it’s original spot. This might be a problem – since it’s twining up my shrubs. It smells pretty and the butterflies are enjoying it so I’ll let it stay a little longer until other plants start blooming.
Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Another plant originally meant for the fence that is now invading the back. This one dies back every winter though and is more easily managed so it gets to stay.
BTW – this vine is super easy to grow from seed and looks fantastic in containers!
Amaryllis
So pretty and reliable – with absolutely zero care!
Mahonia
I totally forgot about this shrub. I planted it for the birds but it got overwhelmed by weeds and trees. I spotted the berries and cleared a path so now it has some room to groove.
Technically yes it has been spring for quite some time, BUT still not spring, for spring to come it has to be + temps for a week day and night
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful plants!
ReplyDeletethose are so pretty Karen :)
ReplyDeleteI hear ya. Our new yard was a bit wild when we bought it. Something we love but have been having to trim back big time this spring. Awesome pics. Especially the mahonia. I have to look that one up.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I looove honeysuckle. Sometimes it's such a nice surprise to see what grows and blooms on the lawns.
ReplyDeleteLove amaryllis and honeysuckle. With the latter maybe create a structure so it can climb it? Gorgeous flowers, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThe honeysuckle was originally planted on a trellis along my fence - where it died and apparently took a giant leap to the wood sin back lol
DeleteThere's really no place to tame it back here but maybe if I can keep it under control with pruning I can keep it limited to one tree or something.