Hi Pam, thanks for the reply.

Now, a couple more questions if you don't mind.

The forsythia as I mentioned, has a single flower on it at the moment. It
did have a few more earlier in the spring - but not many. I live in Atlantic
Canada, so that could explain it blooming somewhat late. But why would so
much of the plant not bear flowers? I do like them, perhaps it needs to be
cut back? The suspected prunus, same thing. Most of it doesn't flower, and
the flowers seem rather small compared to others I've seen. If pruning is
required, do I do it now, or wait until after the winter?

Next question, the euonymus. Why do the solid green leaves need to be cut
back, do they eventually take over the nice variegated leaves?

Thanks!

KD


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"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