Whilst I love our garden,
I do love to see pockets of colourful joy.
Just spots where you stop and enjoy the moment
Soon the tulips will burst into flower,
I only grow them in pots, they rot in our heavy clay soil.
It has been a very windy few days, our garden has not had any damage, we keep everything low and the leaves are not formed on our trees yet. The huge elderflower 'plants' next door always takes a bashing from the wind, one has gone over and now at an angle away from the fence, which gives our magnolia tree some space, makes our space feel lighter.
I do love huge pots, where I can mix plants to allow flowers throughout the year, and use different compost to grow plants which would not grow in the ground, the pots hide bare corners, end flower beds, and soften seating areas, hubby laughs at me as I do love to dress our garden, not too much. This year I have very little to add to this space, it's just a case of waiting for the plants to return enjoying the space we have created.
Your garden is very beautiful and I can tell from your photos a lot of thought has gone into it. I held my breath when I saw my tulips appear in the border, wondering if they might just be all leaves...thankfully they have buds again. Our soil gets so heavy and wet in winter the bulbs don't like it. I have bought more tet a tetes to dot around in garden, they do well.
ReplyDeleteIt is heart-lifting to see plants coming to life and colour. The weather is being very trying, but the flowers survive - they're tougher than they look.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and peaceful looking garden you have created. So good to see green and growing things.
ReplyDeleteStill snow and rumours of snow here, but our turn is coming soon!
Our tulips don't last in the ground either. I never knew why, but maybe they're also rotting. (We have quite clayey soil.)
ReplyDeleteWill your neighbor cut down that elder tree, do you think? Or just leave it as is? We have some large trees on the edge of our garden that probably annoy our neighbors. :/
Our neighbour never cuts back anything, she prefers her garden wild, we are hoping she does not try and tie it to the fence, it will probably stay where it is.
DeleteI think your garden is looking very nice.
ReplyDeleteThe weather is very mixed at the moment ... still quite windy!
Enjoy your weekend.
All the best Jan
I have been purchasing a very few large pots every year. I really love how they look once filled with plants. Your garden is always so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Looks really lovely, a lovely space to relax and enjoy
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your spring garden.
ReplyDeleteThere's always plenty to see in your garden, Marlene. It's still far too cold here to be spending too much time outdoors. Xx
ReplyDeleteYour garden is absolutely beautiful. I love the first photo particularly as it looks so neat and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteAngie