Talk about curb appeal. This pretty bank of rock, perennials, daylilies and shrubs runs along the highway for about 200 feet. Simple but elegant.
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When visiting gardens for the first time, I tend to photograph unusual things that catch my eye.
In the photo below, a thrifty gardener created an old fashioned well from chunks of used concrete.
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This succulent tower was made from an old 60's style kitchen chair frame and a piece of wood to give height to the back. Wire mesh encloses sphagnum moss and holds the plants in place.
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This is a catalpa tree. Very striking.
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