No matter which part of the USA you live in there are plants, trees and shrubs that will thrive in your yard. It is important to know your gardening zone so you buy the right plants. Barrington Illinois is in zone 5A.
If you are visiting your local gardening center or nursery you'll know that the shrubs and trees available are right for your zone. If you are going to order saplings from an online gardening retailer be sure you pick the right items. Most plants for our area will show that they are fine for zones 4 to 9. Not too cold and not too hot or dry.
One of my favorite shrubs is the Magnolia. We have only been clear of snow for 2 weeks, the temperatures moderating and we have had a few unseasonably warm days. The Magnolias have taken the cue and within 2 days have gone from little white buds to flowers everywhere. They are always to the first to blossom in my yard and a great sign that spring is here. The blossom does not last long and gives way to a very leafy shrub.
These shrubs can grow to 20 or 25 feet depending on which variety you have but they take their pretty time.
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Corinne Guest
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Thanks Corrine. We're looking forward to getting the garden started this year. It's nice that the weather has turned so favorable in our area.
I've always thought of Magnolias as stately trees. I didn't know there was a shrub variety. Are the blossoms as fragrant as the trees?
Yes Andrew a very light fragrant smell from the flowers.
Thanks Randy, yard work has commenced!
Corinne- and I love your header:)
Ah, the fragrance on Magnolias. Those and Lilacs were my mother's favorite flowers.