In June 2018, I visited a garden in my neighborhood several blocks from my home. It had a pretty front yard with lots of flowers.
Photo A Garden in the Neighborhood
The gentleman who lives there is an avid gardener and even planted around the stop sign.
Photo A Garden in the Neighborhood
Over the last 3 years, he has transformed this flower garden into a coastal paradise that hides the home.
He went in a very different direction with his large bushes and must have wanted more privacy. You can hardly see his home now. A perfect example is this large sea grape bush (tree?) which is native to Florida around the beaches.
I do love sea grape bushes.
His home is on a corner lot. On the side of the house 3 years ago, he planted flowers to create a meadow. No mowing is necessary.
Photo A Garden in the Neighborhood
Now let’s take a look at the meadow today. It’s much more wild in appearance.
I find it interesting how his design totally changed and evolved.
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…a. bit of everything!
I like it!
Interesting to see the change. I think I prefer it as it was. Is he an older gentleman? Maybe the gardening got too much for him?
that’s what I was thinking – I understand as I no longer can do what I did 5 years go, but I do miss the beautiful flowers.
I am envious looks absolutely stunning X #mmbc
What a lovely garden filled with color and variety!
It’s interesting and beautiful but I like to see the home wrapped around of beautiful flowers and different bushes, small bushes. I like the poodle bushes. See ya Carol.
Cruisin Paul
it does sound perfect – now to have the money to hire a gardener to make it so!
I wonder if the changes in the last 3 years are intentional or not. Your neighbor certainly did achieve privacy with his beautiful plantings.
it’s beautiful but a little sad to me – I miss the cheery openess of flowers.
I like the wild look, looks great and reduces maintenance including watering and chemicals I bet.
Even here in Tulsa, the newer parks use native plants to reduce costs. After I got used to the unkempt look I kind of like it.
it does take getting used to – sadly I want more flowers but they take a lot of care and water
Well more privacy for sure, may be at the risk of looking overgrown. I also like the sea grape bushes.
Good one.
Some places do not allow meadows in your yard, so I’m glad to see his.
a lot of species and colorful….
the first photo looks so lovely
Have a wonderful weekend
thanks – Happy Friday!
A great garden and you have photographed it beautifully 🙂
thanks Denise – I always enjoy your stopping by and having a “talk” with you.
Wow! That is a beautiful looking garden. It must have been very impressive passing by and seeing the amazing transformation taking place. I especially like the meadow he created.
Love the untamed wild flowers look! #GardenAffair
What a lovely neighborhood. Have a nice day.
Happy Wednesday!
Wow ! What a lovely neighborhood garden , Thanks for joining in Garden Affair.