Driving through Country Club Hills, you see some neighbors out working in their yards on a regular basis. Such is the case with the owners of the home at 9909 Broadview Drive. Congratulations Andy Pachuta and Jackie Santana: We are delighted to award you the September 2019 Beauty Spot of the Month!
Andy and Jackie have created an oasis on their corner lot at Broadview and Country Hill Drive. The yard is well-maintained and inviting. Passing along the Broadview side of the property, the color red pops out and carries the eye across the yard, from the barn-style shed (at the top right of the driveway) to the seating area decorated with red Adirondack chairs (to the left of the driveway). The landscaping features mostly trees and shrubs. Several older maple trees throughout the property provide lovely shade. To the right side of the driveway is a Japanese red maple, ringed with liriope at its base. To the left of the driveway is a beautiful red bud tree. The yard has a slope to it; the retaining wall, while serving a structural purpose at the base of the red bud tree, also adds a wonderful textural hardscape interest.
Along the Country Hill side, a variety of evergreens (holly, acuba, euonymus, and yews) act as a privacy screen for the patio with another sitting area with benches that Jackie painted black. Another hardscape feature—a stacked stone wall at the left corner of the patio—provides more textural interest to the yard. A beautiful row of arbor vitae will eventually grow to be a lush privacy screen to border the property.
Stop by and see this beautiful yard!
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Judelsohn
Joyce Skoglund
Nancy Lebow
Country Hills Garden Club
