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Few things are an-

icipated more inpring than the arrivalf new leaves on therees and buddinglowers in the garden.

landscape awashith fresh colors canrighten the spirit andake anyone want to

ead outdoors.There are many dif-

erent plants that be-in to show their col-rs in the spring. Aumber of perennials,nnuals and trees be-

in to flower or showew sprouts come thepringtime. Here are

some plants that can

be planted for spring-time enjoyment.

AnnualsLooking for first

signs of color? Lookno further than thesewonderful annuals.

* Alyssum: Startingin April, this cascad-ing bounty of tinyflowers offers a sweetaroma that attractsbutterflies.

* Dianthus: Thesevivid flowers also at-

tract butterflies andare often a cottagegarden staple.

* Gypsophila: Also

known as baby'sbreath, these delicateflowers can serve asfiller in any landscape.Pink and white vari-eties are available.

* Impatiens: One ofthe best-known plantsfor the garden, theseannuals come inscores of colors andcan generally toleratefull sun to full shade.

* Larkspur: Belong-ing to the buttercupfamily, these flowers

bloom in shades ofwhite to violet.* Pansy: These flow-

ers are some of theearliest springbloomers, arriving

alongside spring bulbs

like tulips.* Petunias: Petunias

put on a show of colorthrough the entireseason, making them apopular beddingflower.

PerennialsThese plants will

come back year afteryear and offer springshows.

* Cherry blossom:The flowers thatsprout on cherry trees

are some of the firstsigns of spring. Theirpink or white buds areoften a spectacle, somuch so that townsand cities hold cherry

blossom festivals.* Columbine: These

beautiful blooms at-tract butterflies andcan be a nice part of agarden bed.

* Jacob's ladder:Variegated foliage thatis dappled with violet-colored flowers canadd a sweet smell andvisual interest to thegarden.

* Primrose: Theseflowers come in a vari-

ety of shades, makingthem versatile in any

garden. They also tendto attract butterfliesand hummingbirds.

* Sweet violet: Thesfragrant flowers areedible as well as at-tractive. These plantscan self-plant, so un-less a gardener wantsthem to spread, theyshould be kept con-tained.

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Many homeowners

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* Decking: Another al-ternative to concrete andstones is a wood or com-posite material deck.Again, this structure willincrease outdoor livingspace and won't requirethe level of routine main-tenance needed to keep alush lawn.

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