The lenten roses are beginning to bloom, and I am busy removing the old foliage in order for the blooms to stand out and really shine.  This has typically been a job I do in February, but everything seems to be early this year.  It is certainly not required to do this, but I've been doing it for several years now, and really prefer to clean up the hellebores and the nearby areas.  

Just finished the hellebore pruning along the steps going up to the upper garden.  This is just the beginning as there are several more areas to complete.