I decided this tree could use some spring color, so I dug a clump of my tiny “Tete-a-tete” daffodils, and planted them among the ferns and hostas, that are just starting to make their appearance. They didn’t seem to mind at all and will get a good drenching with today’s rain.
This small corner of my yard also got a good liming and fertilizing, to help the grass fill in better. It was formerly in deep shade, and grew mostly moss.