On the second half of this Garden Tour we will focus on the patio since that is basically all my backyard is.
When hubbie and I bought this 75 year old home a little over 2 years ago, one of the things that appealed to us was the lack of yard in the back. We had taken care of a large yard for years & as empty nesters we were ready to have less yard work.
In this backyard patio we can relax by a cozy fire on cool evenings.....
or enjoy out door dining with family & friends.
There is also a cozy spot for two to visit.
We added a gas grill for all our outdoor cooking.
Building these beds around the fence line helped to soften all the hard surfaces.
Water features placed at different locations added interest.....
as well as a soothing sound.
An unexpected piece can really bring interest to the patio....
Along with "garden friends".
And of course flowers......
spilling out of beds.....
in hanging pots...
and large containers.......
and in baskets attached to the fence.
I had to highlight Ms. Foxglove, my favorite among the bunch.
I was thrilled when I came across this garden chair at a local antique store.
On the side of our home we have a small grass area that is just right for the dogs.
There is a small screened porch right off the patio.....
That way I can leave the door open to let the breeze in the house & it gives me a place to display my bird houses.
This plaque was giving to my hubbie by his best friend.
I hope you enjoyed touring our garden. Most importantly I hope you enjoy your own out door space this summer.
We sure will!