Thanks Cheryl!!! I didn't realize they could become such a problem, but by the end of last summer it was getting really bad! I was amazed, I thought I'd only have to watch out for the rabbits living under my shed...but luckily they prefer my neighbor's garden! LMAO

My first question is what don't you do Cheryl?!?!

But really, I just bought a house in October. I am not sure what is in the yard other than hydreangas. I am taking walks around the yard everyday to see what is popping up. I KNOW I will have questions for you once I see what is blooming and trying to name everything.

Thanks for this thread! Not only do I get MS help but gardening too! Whoo hoo!!!

Hi Tracie! Thanks! I have learned to be flexible with all the moving around I've done over the years! I've been doing this off and on for a long time and decided in 1999 to get a formal education in Horticulture. I really do enjoy it and decided that I wanted it to be more than just a hobby.

You can take pictures and post them and Brain and I can help you with identification if you don't know what things are. Of course, leaves and flowers help - but I also have a book that I use for just sticks!

Anyway, I look forward to helping you with your new yard!

Thanks Cheryl!!!!

When is the best time to plant bulbs (tulips, daffodils, crocus) and where is the best place to plant them?

I had DH yank out a gnarled evergreen shrub today, it was big and unsightly. Now, I need some ideas of what to put there? Something globe-shaped with a mature height of 3-4 feet. Something that won't be unsightly if I prune it. It should have year-round interest and if the birds like it, even better. Bunny-proof is a plus. Ideas ladies???

I've always planted those in the fall. Unfortunately, as time goes by fewer and fewer come up. I think that varmints are eating the bulbs.

Can you send me a picture of the area that you will be putting this new shrub? And the sun exposure?

Will do! I got it pretty much cleaned up today since it was nice outside. I was thinking maybe a rhododendren and something else? It gets sun until about noon. I'll take a pic tomorrow night if I get home early enough.

I have a question.

DH and I pulled up to a restaurant last night and I noticed this bush: it had no leaves whatsoever, but the prettiest white daisy-like flowers were blooming on it!!!

Name that bush!!! (Please?)