Bill's Picks for April

Here are some of my favorite harbingers of spring, when the plants seem to be telling us it’s time to awaken, with all their beautiful, bright colors of yellow, orange, lavender, pink, etc. Combining these with spring blooming bulbs like crocus, daffodils, tulips etc. can make you’re landscape come alive!!

Forsythia:  When I think of spring this plant is probably the first to come to mind with its bright yellow flowers.  Combined with all the other colors forsythia lets us know spring has arrived.

   





Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus Atteniflia): This small tree has become one of my favorites with its small star-white blossoms, dark berries (that the birds love), and dark burgundy fall foliage. It is a nice choice for a small tree either in a perennial bed or naturalizing along a wood line. I have found it to be quite versatile tolerating both shady and sunny locations—an under used tree.






Lungwort (Pulmonaria):  An  early spring gem!  Silver dappled leaves offset vibrant, irredesent pink or purple blossoms.  Perfect in shady areas where the silver markings can really glow!