Back to Pruning.

4-12-12 SHORT HILLS: Shovel got the day off, I worked on the junipers along the street, removing dead branches and some winter damage, and trimming the trees back to the curb. I generated a car load for the dump.

After a trip to Home Depot for plumbing supplies, I repaired most of the sprinkler problems well enough to last until the pros arrive in a few weeks. The weather continues to be very dry, and I started watering yesterday.

The junipers along the driveway are hosting at least one nesting bird, a mourning dove, see her below.

New blooms: Carolina allspice.


Dogwood. Four bracts, not petals, a dicot.

Mourning Dove nesting in junipers.

Daffodil. Six petals, a monocot. Today this one is my favorite.