Signs of spring

The lovely weather this weekend had me spending a lot of time on my back deck, with some cool beverages, and inspecting the new growth in my garden.

Of course, I wasn't alone in my excitement to get back out in the yard - my pet bunny Allistair was also
pretty thrilled to have grass to munch on again!

Our lilac tree is budding, and our forsythia bush burst into bloom this morning. There are even some day lilies starting to poke up from the soil!

While the holiday was a stretch of self-imposed relaxation, I can't wait to whip the yard into shape this coming weekend - and see what other plants survived my slightly neglectful gardening style.

For tips on getting your own garden ready for spring, check out our Outdoor Living guide.