Last week, many thousands of maple seeds and overflowing leaves from the planting areas were cleared from the front walk and primary paths. For several days, the areas were nearly tidy, but today they’re covered again by browned Japanese maple leaves damaged by last week’s freeze. The path in the side garden is now covered…

Last week’s ill timed freeze ruined flowers of three Fringetrees (Chionanthus virginicus) in the rear garden and surprisingly one at the front corner that I assumed would be protected by its proximity to the house. The lacy blooms were enjoyed for two days before their demise. There is no way practical way to protect a…