Summer 2004 - 12314
Marogot Run, North Austin
 Joan
Ivy's house is nestled behind flower beds in the front yard. When
she bought the place, there were a few shrubs in front of the
house. Joan planted more shrubs by the foundation and added flower
beds for color in the sunny area of the lawn along the street
and driveway. She designed and installed the garden herself.
Joan has created a circular border
of flower beds around the turf in her front yard. Placing drought-tolerant
plants at the edge of the lawn helps her water efficiently --
without soaking the street.
Joan has designed her backyard
with practicalities in mind. A hammock sits in the shade with
a table perfectly placed for holding a drink or a book. Originally
the grass extended past the hammock, but after trying to mow under
it a few times, Joan replaced that part of the grass with mulch.
 
Joan gives her
garden a personal touch with plenty of ornaments. In the foreground
is a garden gnome. She has decorated the privacy fence in
the back by painting flowers and lady bugs on it.
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Lantana and Gregg Salvia bloom
for most of the growing season. |
The pathway (above) divides the
shady backyard into an entertaining area to the right with a large
mulched patio area and more traditional grass to the left. The
mulched patio and the pathway, made from pebbles and large stones,
help the ground absorb water and prevent runoff.
  
Take a closer look at the front
flower beds. Lantana, Santolina, Red Yucca and Indigo Spires are
some of the plants that are blooming.
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