Beautification
Garden of the Month
1409 Bella Vista
With the recent cold weather, it seems unimaginable that our annual garden tour is a short time away. For the next three months, our Garden of the Month will highlight those selected for the garden tour. The first is at 1409 Bella Vista.
Several evergreen Yew shrubs intermittently span the front of the home. This adds cohesiveness to the garden as well as contrast with the Austin stone facade. Yews thrive in any sun to shade conditions; however, it is best to prune in early spring before the birds’ nesting season.
Variegated Pittosporum, an evergreen mounding shrub borders the flowerbeds. Their foliage is medium green with cream colored flowers. Additionally, it produces small flowers with an orange-blossom fragrance. Mmmmmmm.
A multi-trunk Yaupon Holly attracts attention to the charming court area while it adds a dramatic flair with its evergreen leaves and red berries. Who would know that the leaves of this native plant contain a small amount of caffeine and can be steeped into a weak tea?
Visitors to the home's entrance are greeted with flowerbeds overflowing with colorful pansies and ornamental cabbage. Two striking planters positioned on each side of the front door give the right amount of pizazz. The planters contain evergreen shrubs that add height while ivy bubbles over the edges.
A Chinese proverb states that one generation plants a tree, and another gets the shade. Two ginormous oak trees grace the front garden. One can't help but wonder who and how long ago these trees were planted. Nevertheless, we can appreciate and be grateful for their beauty and shade.
This appealing garden is an example of how using evergreen shrubs of varying heights and leaf size/shape can add a sense of vitality in the middle of winter.
Thank you for participating in the garden tour and for making Casa Linda Estates beautiful...one garden at a time.