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When I built my fieldstone walkway, I had some stones left over and decided to make a small sitting area in a little "natural" area in the corner of the yard. I cut a path through my wild flowers and cleared out the area. I laid the stones and placed a seat and flower pot.
At first, the little area seemed like a waste of time and effort, but over first few weeks, I found myself drawn there for refuge from the hot sun or children. I invited my wife to share the spot with me and, soon, we were in the habit of strolling the short distance to the bench and sitting behind the screen of trees for a quiet moment together.
I planted ferns, hostas, and caladiums in the deeply shaded area behind the azaleas that were already there beneath the mature oaks and young hickory trees. From the bench, we can sit and watch birds come and go in the yard, read a book, or just enjoy the solitude.
This spot makes a great place to spend a few idle moments in the late afternoon when we get home from work. A pair of lawn torches allows this spot to be enjoyed, even after dark. The wavering light creates a warm, almost mysterious feeling.
While I had no intention to create this spot, now that I have, it is certainly my favorite garden feature.
My mom is an excellent gardener. Everything she grows comes out near perfect. When I am fortunate enough to visit her home, I love to sit on her back porch and look at her garden.
My parents live on lakefront lot. From the porch, the yard slopes away to the lake below. Mom's flower beds line the walkway to the boat dock and surround the deck just off the porch.
I love to sit in the porch swing and look out over all this. Somehow, it seems, being at the lake and sitting on that shady porch just melts away any stress and tension I have.
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Bill Snodgrass
Blackthumb Bob's Garden Spots
9160 Highway 64
Suite 12
Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
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