Which words epitomise spring to you? For me, there are plenty - green, fresh, rebirth, rush, push, zoom, explode! There's been activity all winter- roots growing, buds forming- but it's been out of sight. Then all that stored energy, all that vitality, manifests itself, pouring out in an unstoppable stream. If you're going to maximise this glorious splurge, you need to plan ahead. The greening of spring is inexorable, impossible to stop but by putting plants together thoughtfully, you can exploit itto the full. There are groups of plants that are at their very best during this time of exuberance, many exploiting that window when soil has started to warm, daylight hours are a little longer and light penetrates every part of the garden.
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