Thought I would share a few pictures of some tree and perennial blooms that are really stunning right now. Above is a Bradford Pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) which is grown mainly for it's blooms, as it produces no fruit.
Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) is a great early blooming perennial. It is a quick spreader and looks best in a rock garden or creeping over a rock wall.
This weeping cherry tree (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula') is one of my favorites this time of year.
The warm weather we had early on in March has put everything a week or two ahead of schedule, depending on location. I've been keeping busy pulling spring weeds, dividing overgrown perennials, edging, mulching, and composting. This work will continue through the first couple weeks of May.
