Plant of the week

If you're as ready for Spring as we are, we have some good news for you!  While Spring isn't here yet, there is a way you can bring the season to your yard a little sooner.  Early blooming shrubs can give the feel and look of warm, sunnier days before they're actually here.

Of all the early blooming shrubs, none can compare with Daphne Odora or Winter Daphne.  Winter Daphne is a small, evergreen shrub that blooms in late Winter and can handle frosts well.  The shrub can be a little finicky but the flowers make it all worth it!  The flowers are small, but beautiful and incredibly fragrant.  Be sure to plant Winter Daphne in a sunny spot where you can enjoy the view as well as the scent.  Also make sure you plant it somewhere that it will not be disturbed.  Once planted, the Winter Daphne does not like to be transplanted or have it's bed disturbed.  It's truly a great addition to any yard or garden!