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Iris for every garden

Article Abstract:

Iris, the commonly grown spring beauties with very sweet perfume, are the classic pass-along plants and are often shared among family and friends because they need little care, and are loved by everyone. There are in fact different types of iris in various shapes, sizes, and colors and have different growing requirements.

Evaluation, Gardening, Color in gardening, Iris (Plant), Irises (Plants), Colour in gardening

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Order in the court

Article Abstract:

Homeowners Dick and Donna Gardner were plagued by a lack of space for parking, and did not want the front of their house to look like a parking lot. They put in a parking court by recessing a grid-like pattern of stone in concrete, keeping a well-tended area of grass around it.

Housing, Design and construction, Dwellings, Automobile parking, Car parking, Driveways

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