The Ryan Place Yard of the Month is presented by Sharyn Peterson and Raul and Lisa Pena. If you would like to nominate a yard please contact Sharyn.
Calloway’s January 2012 Yard of the Month
A GREEN garden all year long! That's what this owner has achieved by having his cream-colored Tudor surrounded by cacti, yucca, and aspidistra plants fronted by small boxwood bushes. Embedded by white pebbles are a few rose bushes, two small juniper trees, a yaupon holly hedge and a meandering path of liriope. A huge magnolia shades at the right, and two tall
poplars frame the center arched window. Large crepe myrtles finish off the left side of the front yard. A double archway beckons visitors onto the front porch, enticing you to come relax on the porch swing. Photo by Raul and Lisa Pena
Calloway’s January 2011 Yard of the Month
As you round the corner at Jessamine and 5th Avenue and glance at the large two story home, it shouts, "plant lovers live here."
Spilling over the wall in front are thriving azalea bushes and Virginia creeper. As you ascend the four steps with pillar and urn on each side, the front porch beckons with potted plants galore. From huge hydrangeas (pink and embryonic green) to smaller pots of gloxinias, begonias, ivy and asparagus fern, this shady oasis welcomes you to the spacious porch, which extends the entire front length of the house. Three graceful, mature trees (live oak, crape myrtle and Japanese maple) shade the rest of the yard and prevent the scorching of the flowers and grass.
Calloway’s March/April 2011 Yard of the Month
The house caught my eye first, then I noticed the perfect landscape accompaniment. In the Italian Revival two-story putty colored home, it’s the white woodwork that stands out. Half-moon shaped carvings over the arched windows and shutters give a polished look. The front door is draped by two pillars on either side with trellis overhead. Urns hold ornamental hollies on each side of the steps. A magnificent gigantic magnolia tree shades the left of the house. A delicate antique rose vine winds its way up the façade on the left as well. Holly hedgerow lines the front area with jasmine ground cover. A low-maintenance, droughthardy smoke tree sits center stage. The entire yard is organically cared for in this much-loved residence.
Calloway’s May 2011 Yard of the Month
As you round the corner at Jessamine and 5th Avenue and glance at the large two story home, it shouts, "plant lovers live here."
Spilling over the wall in front are thriving azalea bushes and Virginia creeper. As you ascend the four steps with pillar and urn on each side, the front porch beckons with potted plants galore. From huge hydrangeas (pink and embryonic green) to smaller pots of gloxinias, begonias, ivy and asparagus fern, this shady oasis welcomes you to the spacious porch, which extends the entire front length of the house. Three graceful, mature trees (live oak, crape myrtle and Japanese maple) shade the rest of the yard and prevent the scorching of the flowers and grass.
Calloway’s June/July 2011 Yard of the Month
Though this cream-colored Tudor looks like it has aged gracefully and fits
the character of Ryan Place to a "T", it was actually built in 2006! The yard
is especially impressive as it too looks quite established. The St. Augustine
is lush and healthy, the mimosa tree (circled by Shasta daisies) sits center
front and is large and blooming. Great care was taken when Elizabeth
Anna's planted the perennials and landscaping with organic components
and lots of mulch. Especially spectacular is the arched recessed entrance
haloed by Carolina jasmine. Salvia, rose bushes and 2 urns filled with annuals
add color and variety to the ambience. A flagstone pathway meanders
to the side gate where trumpet vine and honeysuckle comingle. Inside
the gate by the side of the house hydrangeas explode in their pink
glory. Shady spots host lamb's ears and mint. One gets a feeling of grace
and peace in this genteel setting.
Calloway’s August 2011 Yard of the Month
The Taccia home, a gracious mansion on Elizabeth
Blvd. is the epitome of COOL…………that is, GREEN.
And at this time of the year when the triple digits have
dogged us for over 30 days, anything Green is appealing.
The entire setting is one of an oasis, a cool respite
for all to see. Just driving by lowers our internal
temperature. The landscaping encompasses every
shade of green with all manner of hedgerow, bushes,
trees, and shrubs. Unusual because no color is present
in flower beds, urns or hanging plants, yet the
picture is exquisitely complete. Oh yes, and don’t forget
to pray for RAIN!
Calloway’s August 2011 Yard of the Month
The Driggers family
home is neatness personified! Traditional colonial red brick home is
nestled on a corner with a huge shade tree gracing the
front lawn. Dark green hedges outline the full-length exterior,
white pentas and miniature daisies enchant the borders, and
nandinas stretch along the rest of the way. Lush green St.
Augustine lawn is meticulously edged which gives the yard an
overall balanced shady glen appeal…. A nook of respite on a
hot summer's day.
For more than 35 years, NWF's Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program has shown people the benefits of gardening for wildlife. From backyards and apartment balconies to schools, businesses and farms, no garden is too big or small to turn into a wildlife-friendly habitat.
What is a Community Wildlife Habitat™?
If you love gardening and connecting with people in your community, the National Wildlife Federation can help you certify your community as a Community Wildlife Habitat™.
A Community Wildlife Habitat is a community that provides habitat for wildlife throughout the community--in individual backyards, on school grounds and in public areas such as parks, community gardens, places of worship and businesses.
It is a place where the residents make it a priority to provide habitat for wildlife by providing the four basic elements that all wildlife need: food, water, cover and places to raise young.
The community also educates its residents about sustainable gardening practices such as reducing or eliminating chemical fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, planting native plants, removing invasive plants and composting.
Community Wildlife Habitats are organized by a team of people, who not only help create habitat, but also hold workshops about gardening for wildlife and organize community events such as stream or trail cleanups.
A Community Habitat project creates a place where people, flora and fauna can all flourish!
