Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The north has snow, the south...flowers



Spring time always comes early in Florida. Our yard is planted with lots of azaleas that produce different sizes and colors. This grouping is probably about 18 years old. The plants are loaded with flowers and even more buds. In another 2-3 days the buds will open with beautiful white blossoms.



We have azaleas planted in several areas on our 1/2 acre front yard. When they are all in bloom in colors of salmon, white, pink and purple it is breathtaking.



You can't help but take a few extra minutes to admire their beauty...and thank their creator...



Some people like to trim their azaleas especially the G. G. Gerbing (large white). I prefer to just let it grow to its heart content. It fills the area around the trees with beautiful growth and even more beautiful flowers.

2 comments:

Brittany said...

These pictures are breath taking!

Pat said...

Thanks, I love to just look at the whole yard and all the colors. Of course, a cold front or freeze would ruin them or a heavy rain like tomorrow.