In December last year I wrote about my lovely old lilac tree which was brought down by the heavy snowfall. I have been cutting back and clearing the trunk which had split and fallen. Part of the trunk is still in the ground and there is new growth so it looks as if the tree will grow again from the base after cutting back. I am really pleased that the tree is not a complete write-off. It will be a while before I have all those beautiful scented lilac flowers covering the front garden every springtime, but I am sure they will be worth waiting for.
Meanwhile I need to tidy up, repair the damage to other shrubs and plants and replant to fill any gaps. There are quite a few bulbs coming through - dwarf daffodils and tiny blue irises. I would love to grow crocus bulbs but the squirrels love them and soon dig up any that I have planted. I don't mind too much though as I love to watch the squirrels in my garden.
Gardening blog featuring a medium sized traditional English garden with mature trees, shrubs, lawn, herbaceous borders, vegetable patch, greenhouse and containers. All photos have been taken in my garden.
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