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2005 Tour of Town & Country Gardens

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Ben & Carla King - 708 Adams Street - Huntsville

Feast your eyes and control your envy as you admire a front yard without a single blade of mow-able grass! Yet the mass plantings of dwarf mondo dark green grass, chartreuse colored ivy and stately boxwoods create a lush welcome to this delightful bungalow home. Southern plants galore are tucked into every available space painting a tapestry of textures under the shady protection of a deciduous bald cypress of awe-inspiring stature.

Jackson vine graces the deep, comfortable front porch -this home has several shady, cool porches that provide welcome respite from the summer heat.

Through the side gate is a truly southern side yard with vine covered walls and large trees for privacy, and a quaint brick path leading into a patio and porch area filled with benches and comfortable seating.

Bright patches of pure white impatiens sparkle among the thick rich foliage of shade-loving plants. Delicate creeping fig covers the lower walls and steps. It too enjoys the soothing shade of this delightfully private and relaxing outdoor room.

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