Front-yard gardens and free spirits in Houston’s Heights
During a walk through the Heights neighborhood in north Houston last month, amid the derecho cleanup I saw cheerful cottage gardens in bloom.… Read More
Jay’s front-yard garden of native plants in Dallas
Jay of @NewTexasGardens has challenged himself to plant his front yard in a central Dallas neighborhood almost exclusively with natives.… Read More
Anemones and autumn memories in Cat’s garden
An autumn stroll in Cat’s canyon-side garden reveals anemones, clematis, roses, water features, and a few cute kitties.… Read More
Wildflowers, water features, and flying pigs add charm to no-lawn garden in Cedar Park
June 10, 2021Whenever I see a no-lawn, front-yard garden in suburbia, I know a daring and enthusiastic gardener lives there. Such is the case with Cedar Park homeowner Frances Fortanely, whose garden I had the pleasure of seeing last week. … Read More
Contemporary front-yard patio makes inviting entry
Four gray chairs on a front-yard patio offer a spot for conversation, perfect for the covid era and beyond. … Read More
Glowing front-yard gardens, plus Fearless Gardening winner
Front-yard gardens glow with lights and light-catching plants, plus the winner of the Fearless Gardening giveaway is…… Read More
Drive-By Gardens: No-lawn front yards in South Austin
Driving through Bouldin and Zilker neighborhoods in South Austin, I cruise slowly to check out the diverse styles of architecture among the many, many remodeled homes. It’s just as interesting to see what people have chosen to plant in their front yards. Many have opted out of the traditional lawn in favor of waterwise alternatives, like a simple meadow of Mexican feathergrass.… Read More
Sedgey front garden and xeriscape terrace
December 06, 2017 For one West Austin homeowner, this is the view from her front door: an undulating, rhythmic front walk of poured-concrete pavers wending through a meadowy swath of Berkeley sedge, soap aloes, and purple heart, with a scrim … Read More