In the last week, we have had some serious snow melt. Do you realize how long it’s been since we’ve seen...ground? It’s actually kind of weird. I saw my little solar walkway lights for the first time in forever last night, and I thought, what’s THAT?
With the snow line receding, and as the possibility of walking around your yard becomes a reality, it’s time to start accessing the winter damage. While the snow was a protective blanket for our plants in regards to the record breaking low temps, it was also heavy for some things. I’ve walked only a small area so far. My poor ‘Miss Kim’ lilac bent in some places until she broke, I guess she won’t have a big showing this year. Other small shrubs with broken or cracked branches have also been noted for some helpful pruning as soon as the rest of the snow and ice are melted.
I’ll keep you in the know about winter clean up as the season progresses, OH, and you might need those pruners and lopers NICE and sharp to make your spring chores easier. Time to schedule them to be sharpened!
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About the author: Heather Thibeault gardens as a sport at her home in Southeastern Connecticut, and is also the blogger for Burnett’s Country Gardens.
