Miracles front and centre

Last fall, I attacked the bad stuff about the front in a small way.  I pulled up lots and lots of weeds and got rid of lots and lots of leaf litter.  I can't remember, but I think I did a little bit of pruning on the rhododendron.  Whatever it was that I did, it worked out a treat!!  This is the first year that I can remember that the rhododendron has actually flowered nicely. 

Better yet, there is new growth on most of its branches.  Another first for that poor bush!

And to round out the miracles of the front yard, there is a pretty little spray of lily-of-the-valley for me to admire, as well.