Blossom

The garden at this time of year is enlivened by the multitude of blossom. While the cherry trees at the top of the garden make a serene backdrop to the grasses, there is blossom to be seen everywhere, even the patio has the lovely crab apple or  malus in bloom. Sadly, here in the Pennines the winds will sooner or later bring the show to a premature end, but the petals like confetti blanket the ground for days (and the car windscreens).

Top tip: when selecting your plants remember to consider the brief spring flowering varieties that provide such seasonal joy.

fallen petals decorate the pond surface

crab apple blossom