We were delighted that our redbud bloomed this Spring! After the damage it received during last Winter's ice storm, we were sure we'd lost it. Although scarred, it seems to have recovered. I love the tiny pink flowers and would really miss this tree. It's funny how attached you can get to a tree!
Here's a little sneak peek of my lilacs! Although they were bent right in half from the weight of the ice, there was no damage done to them at all and they've bloomed beautifully. More photos to come!
I've been busy getting the garden weeded and planted. Yesterday morning, I went out to water some new plantings only to discover that the rabbits had visited during the night. They destroyed most of my morning glories (I think two have survived), all of my perennial sweet peas, about half of the annual sweet peas and had a nice feast on one of my hydrangeas. Needless to say, I'm not very happy with rabbits right now. I sprinkled blood meal in the garden and hopefully that will keep them away. I just have to remember to reapply it after it rains or when I water! So frustrating!
beautiful blooms Lynda.
ReplyDeletelike you, we were concerned that our lilac would not survive the ice storm. I planted it 25 years ago & it has surprised us by not only blooming but looking amazing. we lost so many perennials though. It was a tough winter on the plants.
Happy gardening ♥
We lost some roses but everything else thankfully survived!
DeleteBeautiful photos. We have a large yard with old growth trees. It seems like it takes til about July to get it all cleaned up and looking great from the effects of winter's debris!
ReplyDeleteI'm still clipping dead branches too!
DeleteThe forsythia was gorgeous last year and this year it's the lilacs that are shining. I think they have enjoyed the cooler temps as they've lasted so well so long. Mine are probably a week ahead of yours. Oh how disappointing with the rabbits. Perhaps a bb gun to scare them or a plastic owl hung low. Ha! That'd be a look...
ReplyDeleteA plastic owl would definitely add something to the garden! Lol!
DeleteHow beautiful these are, Lynda!
ReplyDeleteFor the first time in over 20 years, we had no lilacs this year. We also lost many rosebushes over the winter. I am guessing it was just too cold for too long, as everyone in this area seems to be complaining of the same.
Our redbud tree did bloom though, and it was so pretty this year!
I wish you a beautiful week, sweet friend. xo.
It was a pretty harsh winter! Hope we don't have another one like that for a long time. We lost some roses too. My David Austin's seem to be vulnerable to the cold. Not sure I want to invest in any more even though I love them!
DeleteI am sorry the bunnies ate your pretty flowers. But your lilacs are gorgeous! I wish I had some in my yard!
ReplyDeleteWish I could send you some!
DeleteI know what you mean about getting attached to a tree. I still miss the lilac outside my parents' bedroom window. Mum does too, and asked for a new one. I have looked and can't find one, can you believe it? But they are everywhere, so I may try rooting one... My David Austins made it; I only have 3, and 2 of them came through the winter juuuuust barely. I lost my Abraham Darby over a previous winter. Sorry to go on and on, I get carried away over gardens.
ReplyDeleteWish I could send you a "volunteer"! I'm digging them up like crazy right now.
DeleteNothing wrong with getting carried away over gardens! Feel free to do so any time. :)