Waste not ...

I am not an experienced, nor a very knowledgeable gardener. However, I do know that I need to cut back my shrubs and bushes because otherwise the new shoots grow only at the top of the plant.  This leaves the bottom looking bare and unattractive.  I have not done it yet because I can not throw away the gorgeous coloured shoots and fragrant lavender.

I had to think of an idea that would allow me to use all this beauty, waste not.....

Here is what I came up with.  I took the lavender and wrapped it with florists wire into a wreath shape which  I sized to fit perfectly around my planting bowl. It needs to be a snug fit as it's not tied on .  Then I took the coloured shoots and added them in by gently securing them in the wire or between lavender.  

I planted Grape Hyacinth in my planter. Now I feel that I am ready to welcome Spring.