Well I decided to remove the mulch from my hydrangeas last night. I was prompted by the fact that I have hostas that are about 6" tall, a bleeding heart that is about a foot tall and tulips blooming.

When I took the mulch off those hydrangea that I had covered I found severeal leaves uncurling. I even found some that had never been covered by the mulch.

I'm just not sure what to do with my buddleia. I usually don't cut them back in March but this week I noticed that the branches are covered in new leaves.

I am not experienced with roses and I was not sure if I should cut them back or not. They too are robed in new leaves.

I am just as amazed but leary about trusting this early spring, afriad that at the turn of a breeze we'll be covered in snow. However, I have decided that I am going to enjoy this show of Mother Nature and make the most of it as I can.

Jim

I've had pansies on my microclimate 7 front porch for since mid Feb. They are doing GREAT!

In my solid 6 back patio, the shaded climbing hydrangea is budding nicely.

I think its very safe to plant your pansies. We might have a cold set back, hovering just below 40 degreees, but I doubt we'll see a freeze again until next winter.

I like the advice to just enjoy it. For one thing--how can one not?

But take the mulch off the hydrangers...eeek? But then maybe its just time to put on my big girl panties and -do it-.

Springcherry