The Country Hills Garden Club is delighted to honor Kim and Tom Horn’s eye-appealing corner lot at 9920 Farr Drive as May’s Beauty Spot of the Month.  Over several years the Horns have expanded their outdoor living space and garden areas. They have added flowering perennials and shrubs to their shaded yardscape which beautifully complements their home’s style and color. Pointed yellow hosta leaves and varieties of heuchera, often called coral bells, with lemon-lime and lipstick-pink frilled foliage brighten the flower beds under two sturdy sycamore trees. Glossy green skip laurel, burgundy barberry, and a crepe myrtle bring natural tones and shapes to the long vertical plane formed by the house façade and side yard fence.  The stamped concrete walk leading to the front door and adjoining patio is bordered by low-growing rounded boxwoods and mounds of star-shaped spring flowers carefully positioned not to obstruct the garden view for a family gathering al fresco. A red mandevilla plant, multi-colored annuals, and ferns in containers coordinate with comfortable outdoor furniture to create a feeling of warm, relaxed hospitality. During the first week of May, frequent showers have kept many of us indoors planning to resume activities when Virginia’s usual sunny spring weather returns. Come rain or shine, this unique landscape design with special attractions promises not to disappoint visitors!

Happy gardening, everyone!

Anita Johnson and Nancy LeBow

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