"KD" wrote in message
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Hi everyone:

I'm a new homeowner, never really had much to do with a yard before. Now
with summer upon us, I'm finding I really enjoy working in the yard...but
for the most part, I don't know what I've got here. I'm sure it's nothing
unusual, I'm just not knowledgeable yet.

Can someone help me by telling me what these are? Thanks!

http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/kimberlyyoung/plants.html

The first is forsythia - a pretty common shrub. Amazing you actually found a
flower this late in the season - it tends to be one of the earliest shrubs
to bloom in the spring.

The second looks like a variegated euonymus, most likely E japonicus 'Silver
King'. You can prune it back hard without problem and be sure to remove any
solid green branches.

The third looks like some sort of prunus (cherry family), but I can't tell
exactly which species from the photo quality.

The last is a climbing honeysuckle, Lonicera spp. Various types can be
rather weedy and invasive - others are very gardenworthy. Typically have a
nice fragrance and attract hummingbirds.

pam - gardengal