We tried to create a quiet sanctuary even though we live in a subdivision. Visitors say that once you enter the yard you forget your surrounded by houses!...

We began with bare ground in Spring 2008 with a 10 year plan in mind. The plans have been altered already, but the overall thought pattern is still on track. More photos to follow....

2010 landscaping...

1/4 acre, gardening on a budget ...

old fashion varities of flowers.I designed and planted this garden in 2006......

I rent and the one thing that sold me on this apartment was that it had a private patio! When I moved in it was a blank canvas. I created a cottage garden. Please come by and see more on my blog: www.romantichome.blogspot.com...

Like the tropical look. Try to attract butterflies and birds....

Pool and Patio entertaining area...

This is located out by the screened porch area of our yard. We are retired and we do everything as frugal as we can!! It started out purchasing two pond kits on clearance late last summer and it has bloomed into this wonderful area by a lot of hard work but all done in love. The two ponds a...

This is one of my many cottage gardens.I use mostly perennials,I let all my plants self seed.I use annuals to fill in bare spots and for color. ...