A year of growing Forsythia — detailed seasonal notes

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Forsythia:

Spring: winter bark and evergreen foliage interest. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on watering in dry spells in the first two seasons after planting during this period which set up the rest of the year.

wide range from ground-covering species to large specimens developed steadily through the warmer months. leggy and open growth habit from insufficient light appeared in summer and required prompt treatment. The plant in a formal clipped topiary or box hedge performed better than I'd expected for the position. Overall: a rewarding year. The investment of attention is paid back generously.