Hello...my name is Heather...and I'm...an edger.It's true. I'm addicted to edging(that's my favourite edger below). I have such a hard time stopping myself. This addiction has served me well in years past though as it serves to make my perennial beds bigger and bigger. That can't be a bad thing. ;-) I think the thing of it is that it just makes all the gardens look so tidy and pretty, who can resist that?
While I was out there edging I couldn't help but think that before I know it this area...
will look like this.
Truly, I find gardening to be just magical.The hyacinths are in bloom and their scent is combining with the scent from the carpet of violets we have up front. It is absolutely delightful.
And this? This is one of my favourite flowering shrubs (there are many). It is a double flowering almond tree. Each year, when it is in full bloom (see here or here), I take a photo of the boys standing in front of it. I love to see how much they grow from year to year, not to mention the changes in our house and gardens year to year.
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Your garden is magical!
Almond trees? Do they grow nuts?
I think we need to post pictures of winter/summer gardens all around the house in the winter, if only to remind us that yes, one day that bare patch out there (or, in your case, that white blob) will be once more covered in blooms. All my fruit trees are in bloom and the mason bees are going mad, and it's the BEST feeling in the world. But this time always comes when I am feeling DESPERATE for some sunshine and warmth. Funny that.
those almond tree blossoms are just gorgeous!!!!
and I can understand why you love edging. as a kid I begged my mom to allow me to edge the driveway. it really does feel so good to make something look tidy.
those almond tree blossoms are just gorgeous!!!!
and I can understand why you love edging. as a kid I begged my mom to allow me to edge the driveway. it really does feel so good to make something look tidy.
Your garden is so incredibly beautiful when in full bloom! I LOVE those lupins.
Shelia- it is an ornamental tree so no edible nuts grow on it but each year I always see a few green husked nut shaped things on it (seeds of some sort maybe??). The first time I noticed one, just after we moved here, I thought maybe it actually was a proper almond tree and was quite excited. ;-)
The double flowering almond tree looks a great pink and the flowers are something special. Nothing can beat the smell of a hyacinth, I think the bee thinks so too, lovely photo. I look forward to seeing your borders inb bloom soon. x
Your gardens are picture perfect! I appreciate you sharing the art of edging with me, too. I've got my edger all ready to neaten up things here (when spring arrives to stay... ;o)
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