The Country Hills Garden Club is delighted to bestow the September Beauty Spot of the Month upon Jason and Jennifer Harvey, at 10104 Cornwall Road.  Since their previous win in 2015, the Harveys have made additions, including new trees, raised garden beds in the backyard, and the incorporation of native plants in the front beds.

Approaching the home, the commanding presence of a mature magnolia tree towers over the property, while a young weeping willow flutters in the gentle breeze.  A prominent camellia shrub, laurels and neatly trimmed boxwoods line the front of the house, their glossy evergreen leaves a striking contrast against the warm, red brick facade. A variety of coleus plants punctuate the scene with bursts of vibrant hues.

Stone pavers and a colorful flowerbed guide visitors towards the front door, where a climbing mandevilla vine, adorned with delicate white blossoms, extends a warm welcome. Profussion zinnias, with cheerful, daisy-shaped blooms in vivid pink, steal the show. Nestled beside them, bright yellow rudbeckia and an array of flowering perennials and annuals create a harmonious symphony of color.  Delicate skippers flutter about, sipping nectar from each bloom. Those that look close enough will find brightly painted stones tucked throughout the landscape, offering uplifting messages of inspiration.

While hidden from view, the backyard contains a garden of raised beds, brimming with an assortment of vegetables and fragrant herbs. A solitary butterfly bush takes center stage, hosting a congregation of skippers joyfully darting to and fro.

With fall soon approaching, the colorful blooms of summer are fading fast.  We hope you take some time to admire the Harvey’s yard, which is still going strong in the month of September.

Kirsten Youngren

Country Hills Garden Club

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