Twenty Four Hours Until Spring

Almost spring and my first day in the yard since fall.

It wouldn't be me if I didn't have some pansies already. When other bulbs and annuals are available I'll update the planter.

Finally got the Norway Maple out front cut, severely.

I won't be listening again to those who use plastic over bulbs. Squirrels got wise near the end of winter and ate through the plastic eating many bulbs. Every time I looked out the window they were sitting on the fence eating bulbs. Guess it won't be the display I expected.

Ate through the plastic, even pushed the bricks to the side. No bird feeder for them to eat from this year when I find another type more squirrel proof.

One of two boxwoods survived, disappointed and tired of buying these bushes.

This narcissus had to be dug up early and didn't have a chance.

They even dug through this type of wire. I'll have to return to the type I was using in previous years.

Only one strawberry survived.

Tulips survived her with the traditional wiring used.

So upset. Two gardenias supposedly hardy in my area and supposedly evergreen aren't looking good.

Rose planted in the shade survives as always. Maybe this will be the year someone will dig it up for me to transplant in a sunnier location.

Another boxwood planted in the fall survived without being burned by winter's wind and frost.

And clean up will begin soon. Not looking forward to it.

They sure did destroy my bulbs.

Only 1 narcissus so far.

Peony emerging that probably won't bloom this year due to too much shade. The trees in the yard aren't cut yet. Hopefully soon.