2 posts tagged “plans”

It's starting to feel like spring here in Kentucky. My tulips are budding and I'm spotting dandelions in the yard along with an unwelcome lively spider in my shower. The sixty degree weather these past few days and sunny blue skies have me dream of springtime gardening projects. I've had months to think about what I would like to do to my yard and I've fallen in love with the idea of training a flowering bush along the back fence.


As you can see from the picture my yard is completely surrounded by wood fencing and though it works wonderfully for Luna its not to pretty to look at. My grandmother recommended I look into the Pyracantha (fire-thorn) bush, it was always a favorite of hers. I did a bit of research and found that it is perfect for my yard with its bold color all year; white blooms in the spring, bright green foliage in summer, and bold red-orange berries throughout the winter. Plus it is resistant against fire blight a disease which has destroyed my pear tree (center), which we will have to chop down this spring and possibly replace with a dogwood.

The hybrid of Pyracantha that I'm looking for "Mohave" is ending up being harder to find than I had expected. I've emailed a few local nursery's and hope to be able to order enough to cover the back section of the fence. I've only found three places where I can purchase them online, but I'd much rather go local if possible.

I just can't wait to put on some shorts, tie my hair back, grab a shovel and get planting. This year spring just isn't coming fast enough for me.