Our gardens at the townhouse are 18 years of age. Adults, right? Or is there a 7 to 1 conversion ratio like with dogs?
When our lilac got very woody, I had it replaced. I was a poor choice by the landscaper for our initial plantings. It belonged in a hedge.
Our weigelia, one the other hand, is an old favorite. When the landscapers put it in the initial plantings, I was delighted. I like the color and how it seems to draw the hummingbirds – to the blooms, and to the feeder. Already this year I have also seen bees on its blooms.
It is aging, but I am working hard to keep it properly pruned. Each year it is right behind the tulips, blooming away in the corner.
Susan's Daily Garden 