Photos & Text by Lorelie Olson
Another beautiful day in the neighborhood as we walk north along Grand Avenue to admire the April gardens in fresh spring bloom!
SIDEWALK GARDENS
Our neighborhood sidewalks provide level walkways and close views of the narrow garden strips planted by so many gardeners. At this time of year these areas between street and sidewalk provide a buffer of color and texture. Some of the sidewalk gardens are anchored by blooming trees, or planted with bulbs and perennial groundcovers. Many gardens have added large rocks as accents, or pebbles to contrast with plantings.
FRONT GARDENS
Our neighborhood of traditional homes features a variety of architecture and garden style. Some front gardens are formal, with green lawns, and trees underplanted with curving beds of shrubs and flowers.
Other front gardens are densely planted with large shrubs, small trees, ground covers, and perennials, and include little or no lawn. These offer a riot of color!
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR WALK
On our neighborhood walk we especially enjoyed talking with other gardeners, as we asked permission to take close up photos or inquired about specific plants or garden history. Our walk today took a long time, but we savored both the gardens and the conversations! As we end our walk we stop to admire our son’s new hosta bed and our own blooming tulips a few gardens down the street. Thank you for strolling with us!
To view the previous L Olson garden post – click here
Thanks, Lorelie and Tim, for the reminder of the beauty all around us.
What beauty. It’s wonderful to see the Pacific Northwest such a contrast to are desert Beauty