A Morning Stroll

I usually take a cup of tea as I stroll every morning to see what has newly opened. But today I took my camera as I went for a walk around the front yard. These irises are in full bloom around the fountain. Gorgeous color.





I love the contrast of this Japanese Maple called "Garnet" against the spearmint.





The bleeding heart is struggling in its overcrowded spot. Time to do something about that.





I let the lily of the valley do its thing in the spring around these plants. It works as a great groundcover, holding back the weeds. Then I pull and thin after they're done flowering. Another job that needs to be done.
This area has alternating hostas and daylilies with a background of Cransebill geraniums.






Okay, I'm sure you'll recognize the unpainted garage. This is actually in the backyard, but I couldn't resist putting it in today. This iris looks like velvet. I don't know the name; it was here when I moved in 15 years ago and is still going strong.





And this lovely rhododendron just getting started. It seems to be a good year for them.

Well, the little walk is over, back to work. Maybe later today I can get out to smell this clean, fresh, Michigan air. It's so beautiful I could dance. I love this time of year!!!