We are now into the final countdown of weeks before spring. We’ve had some intermittent warm weather. Saturday was mild and in the mid sixties. Yesterday was still fairly mild, but rainy. Today, everything looks fresh and clean. It is currently 34⁰ and quite windy. We'll see what the day brings in the way of a warm up.
In the 2+ weeks since our family reunion in the Poconos, the yard has lost its snow cover. Ours was one of the first to uncover. Now the shoots of some of the bulbs, as well as the green tips of the daylilies and other hardy plants are appearing. On Saturday, I saw my first bulbs blooming - there is a small patch of snowdrops beneath the magnolia tree. Just perfect! See picture following:
On Saturday, I began some of the spring yard cleanup. Sticks and branches were picked up and removed from around the yard. I pruned the "Monster that Devoured Cleveland" (My name for our Sweet Autumn Clematis) on the side of the house and started the bed cleanup. I also pruned the magnolia - getting rid of some crossing branches and the two big branches (sprouts) coming from the bottom. In addition, I gathered my courage and pruned the curly willow. I have come to the conclusion that it will get too big if left unpruned. So, I cut it back totally to within 12 inches from the ground. We will see what it looks like and if it becomes a nice shrub. If not, it's got to go. I can't use a large willow tree that close to the house in front of my window.
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