Are you tired of seeing no color or life in your front yard or back yard when you look out your windows? I need to see color and life outside – not just a blanket of snow. Each week I even buy flowers to brighten up my world. Finally, I wondered about winter plants; therefore, I began researching. Here are five great plants that add greenery and will even blossom outside your window in the heart of this New England winter. ..
1. Flowering quince
If you don’t have a green thumb like me, this one is definitely good for you. You pretty much cant kill this plant and it loves extreme weather climates and neglect. Bingo for me! Looks great along a fence and love the red flowers against the snow.  Plant this spring for next winter.
2. Snowdrop
You can see these as an early riser in the winter landscape. They love to be planted in rock gardens and under taller shrubs. Make sure to plants these in the fall.
3. Camellia
These are my absolute favorite as they remind me of hot pink peonies. The best part is they bloom mid-January, surprising you before winter blues, and live up to 100 years! These are best to plant in the spring.
4. Christmas Rose
Can you imagine having this flower welcome your visitors this winter along your sidewalk up to your home. Talk about curb appeal! It blossoms before the holidays and, moreover, dazzles guests through Spring while rising above snow piles. Make sure you plant this one in the spring.
5. Witch Hazel
This plant offers the best of both worlds: fragrant in summer and vibrant in winter. Therefore, plant it well in fall to watch it illuminate your yard.
Check your local green house for additional hardy plants that can cross many zones and add some color to your backyard view! Please let me know what your view looks like out your windows. I have a bird feeder; meanwhile, I’ll watch the birds until spring to get these winter plants. I would love to hear from you. What do you like to see out your window right now?
