How the Garden Grew in April

April was a bumper month for blooming. Probably all the rain. The downside was that my allergies went nuts--but I blame that on the tree pollen and the mold/mildew count! It's funny--now by May some things are done blooming already: the irises and most of the amaryllises, along with the first flush of roses and clematis.

Iris and Francis
(these irises came with the house, Francis is an addition)

Iris "Spartan"

Cute "puffballs" on the mimosa shrub I planted out front.

Clematis "Multi-Blue"

Clematis Texensis "Pagoda"

"Hot Cocoa" Rose

This red rose also came with the house.
I think it's a hybrid tea--and it smells fabulous!


Climbing Kennedy Rose
Here's part of the border garden around the front porch. I just added a trellis for the rose to grow up, seeing as I removed the wrought iron pillars it was on before. Lots of pots and hanging baskets, and a very popular set of hummingbird feeders too.