Early in the spring is the time that we’re all itching to say goodbye to the harsh winter weather and get some color back in our yards.

One way to do this is to put in early blooming plants to get a jump start on the growing season.

Do you want to be the talk of the neighborhood in late March when you have shrubs that are blooming and no one else does?

The following are all shrubs that are blooming right now and could provide a yearly relief from the drab grayness of winter.