"vine" yards, pictures, and ideas...
Backyard Backlash
Owner: R.B. Location: FairfieldThere's concrete here, broke up there, a light that doesn't work, a huge gumball with a vine gone crazy in it, and a slope that will be a mud slide if we ever get rain. What a disaster! Can you give me some ideas? I need to keep it kid friendly and very low maintenance... and low budget... What am ...
The Gardening Angel's back yard.
Owner: shelleybell Location:When I moved here, there was only grass. I'v never met a flower I didn't like and most of them have found there way to my back yard. I just love color. Hidden among the blooms, are lots of little things to make you smile... a bowling ball lady bug,a high heel shoe stuffed with hen and chicks, an ...
A hidden vineyard escape...
Owner: Wenikikini Location: AmarilloWhen we finally got the side of the house all set up, garden growing and everything. I decided to plant some grapes. I thought it would take up the extra space on the side. Every year I thought they died so I bought another 2 plants and planted them.. then the 3rd year.. all 6 of them came up like m...
formal organic shell garden
Owner: Jacqueline Obrien Location: belleair beachshell garden with ilex schilling. This areea was grass originally, I added fencing and had my partner build raised block beds to complement the 70s modernist feel of the house. I use vinegar salt and dish liquid for weedkiller. ...
Back yard shed
Owner: Sam(Sandy) Location: sunburyThis is a small cottage shed I have in my yard.It has a pergola attatched and climbing vines over head.The vines were just planted this spring,but by next summer it should cover.We needed some shade in the seating area and kids love the small loft area in the shed........
I Got Flowers in Low Places
Owner: floweringfamilytree Location: LewisvilleHome Sweet Home! Our 4 acres, (about half of which is wooded), consisted of one large, broken Mulberry tree surrounded by a tangle of brairs as an "oasis" in the midst of an alfalfa field in 1988. Every blade of grass, tree, shrub, flower, vine, path, etc was placed in the ground with loving care to...
Old World Elegance
Owner: robert s thomas Location: Vineyard Rd., Castro ValleyMy yard is divided into five different "garden rooms" with an overall Arts & Crafts style: A Mediterranean garden, a formal rose garden, a traditional English mixed border, and an Italian garden. There is also an adjacent work area. Throughout the garden are strategically placed garden ornament...
Just past puberty!
Owner: Stacey Mundt Location: PlymouthOut-of-control! The yard is not bordered correctly, is rather overgrown in places and lacks a Zen quality that is desperately desired. Please offer any advice and suggestions. I love working in the yard and am ready to get dirty! We have a deep backyard that is fenced in with modern material, ...
Now what to do
Owner: robert tallman Location: grapevine arkansasWe have a 3 acre clearcut with a few whiteoak and pinoak trees....
HANK's Place
Owner: WojAmy Location: Elk Grove Village, IL, USAOur home was built in 1976 but, the previous owners never really worked on the yard. We moved into the house in 2006 and the yard has been a fairly blank canvas for us. There were a few plantings around the yard but, we've been really digging in to create a yard that we can love. A description...
