Finally, we have (some) snow! And hopefully, it’s enough to add some insulation for fragile perennials, shrubs and even established trees. It’s brutally cold but oh so beautiful!
Every season, nature treats us to a masterpiece. In Spring, the palette is pastel with the first flush of the pale green of leaves about to emerge along with the delicate shades of lilacs, tulips and other spring blooming bulbs. Summer explodes with a riot of colour, and Autumn offers a blaze of glory. Winter is the time for plants and trees to rest, offering a tranquil landscape…when I believe my garden is most beautiful.
These are photos taken from almost the same spot, showing summer, fall and winter.
Like many of you, I am thinking (mainly daydreaming) about what to do in the garden this coming spring/summer season. Without the “clutter” of plants and trees in full colour, it’s easier to “see” the structure of the garden. We can visualize how to fill in the bare spots or where to move planters or statuary to complement the overall aesthetic better.
Thankfully, I won’t have the upheaval in the garden like last Spring, but it was well worth it considering the transformation it made. Taking out the grass and widening the walkway makes the space look much more significant, accentuating the formality I’d been striving for…for years! With the space opening up, patio furniture fits in comfortably (without chair legs stuck in the grass), and I’ve found we are spending more leisure time in the garden enjoying a meal or a glass of wine. Isn’t happy hour the best time of the day? It’s also allowed me to view the garden from different perspectives. This, however, can be dangerous as I often spot an opportunity I hadn’t thought of before!
Photos of before and after.
I’ll have to wait to see what is revealed after winter. I also planted tulips and alliums in this space…now I’m thinking it really is too much!
How are your garden daydreams shaping up on these frosty winter days?
xox Judy❤️