Spring in the Garden

Spring brings the first warming rays of sun, lifting up our spirits and renewing us inwardly, as well as the world around us.  Our gardens bring us revitalization  through the beauty of the flowers, the fragrance from the plants, the drone of the insects, the songs of the birds, and activity of the little creatures busy in their daily routines.
A garden is a luxury available in every part of the world, and on every scale, from a large country estate to a window box.  Whether informal and cheerfully chaotic, or elegant and formal, a successful garden is the result of careful planning-rich tapestries of colors, textures and shapes in natural harmony.  To create and maintain a garden requires not only imagination, but a lasting will.
Garden center pros can advise on the steps necessary to reawaken the garden and prepare it for the summer months ahead.  Once the grass is fertilized and the flower beds are planted, then it is time to add a little “whimsey” to the garden.  Ponds and fountains, statuary, sundials, wind chimes, and garden flags can create a focal point or compliment a theme in the garden.  Birds will be attracted to the garden by the sound of running water from a fountain.  Gazing balls add a Victorian flair.  Sundials bring an ageless mood.  
So, do go back into your garden and begin a new season, one filled with beauty, comfort, whimsey, and enjoyment.
For additional information, consult the garden pros at Green Thumb Garden Center, 23734 Newhall Ave.,  Old Town Newhall.