I wrote the other day about how early autumn is my favorite time of year, especially early fall. Like I mentioned, though, I realize that, for many gardeners, Spring is where it’s at. It is certainly among the most exciting times of year in the garden, with all sorts of things coming out of dormancy or budding leaves or blooming. It’s great fun, especially when you’ve got some great flowers coming up and putting out blooms early in the season. Unfortunately, though, it’s not just April Showers that bring Spring Flowers, it’s also fall planting.
For a great early garden, my first recommendation is always Spring-blooming bulbs. Tulips and Daffodils, especially, are some of the very best plants for a great Spring show. Daffodils excel in the early Spring, and around here they act as some of the first heralds of the season. Tulip bulbs, on the other hand, produce what many consider to be the classic Spring flower. Or, if you’re looking for something different and interesting in warmer areas, try Daphne Eternal Fragrance. It blooms early and for months, producing a wonderful fragrance to ring in the new Spring with scent as well as beauty.
(and Yes, I know that the saying goes "April Showers bring May Flowers." Cut me some slack!)