Updated Backyard Pics

I thought I'd post a few updated pics of my backyard. The grass is starting to green up and the knockout roses are really starting to bloom. 

Here's the butterfly bush in the corner one month ago.

And here it is today. It's grown a lot and is starting to bloom. It's already as tall as the fence!

Here's a close up of the butterfly bush one month ago.

And a close up today. The butterflies really do love those purple blooms.

Here's some knockout roses one month ago.

And here they are today. The grass is a lot greener too. 

You can see the shrimp plant on the right. This was also one month ago.

And here's the shrimp plant today.

Here's a close up of it. My mom gave it to me last fall and I'm so glad it lasted through the winter.

Here's another knock out rose between the two crepe myrtles a month ago.

And here it is today. The ivy behind it is really growing too.

I love this pink jasmine. It seems like it took several years for it to start blooming.

Here's a close up. Just look at all those blooms! It smells divine too!

I can't wait to do another post when everything is in full bloom. Is your garden starting to bloom where you live?