May Yard of the Month recipeint was the home of Scott Anim and Lynn Hatches at 917 Prairie St. in Columbus. This quaint craftsman style cottage is located in town north of Highway 90. Beautiful landscaping is set apart by rich deep green Bermuda grass and dark stone parking areas. The garden is framed by boxwoods highlighting petunias, roses and scarlet sage. Japanese yews and inkberry hollys complete the ensemble.
May Community Beautification Award recipient was the Columbus Community Hospital at 110 Shult in Columbus. At the front entry to the hospital, you are greeted by a massive live oak surrounded by asiatic jasmine. The garden area features pink nearly wild roses set against a backdrop of red tip photonias. This beautiful garden helps bring comfort and calm in potentially stressful situations. Be sure to check out the gold dust plant and multiple leopard plants near the entrance.
