2025 Yard of the Month
November YOM
The Memorial Thicket Yard of the Month for November is the Tracy family home at 814 Spear Point Cove. Their nicely filled-in plantings are tidy, yet lush with a combination of structural evergreens and layers of textural leaf shapes and a variety of colors. The beds are edged with tasteful stacked stone. The foundation plantings of boxwoods are layered with contrasting loropetalum fringed in aztec grass, purple heart and liriope with room for seasonal color such as pansies. These thoughtful plantings complement the more formal architecture of the house. The entrance is flanked with well-maintained variegated privet and full, lushly planted pots on the front steps with butterfly iris, sweet potato vine, coleus and pansies. The edge of the property is lined with variegated pittosporum, highlighted with crape myrtles, a vitex and flowing miscanthus grass. Enhancing the entrance is the beautiful arrangement of colorful pumpkins cascading down the steps. If you walk or drive by, take a moment to enjoy this appealing landscape.
October YOM
The Memorial Thicket Yard of the Month for October, at 15422 Walkwood, is the home of Glen and Alexis Jasek. The home has beautiful curb appeal, and the recently sculpted beds provide plenty to showcase. The front beds are filled with large, manicured Crepe Myrtles that provide a great backdrop for the yard. The accompanying front beds are also filled with much color from the assorted Vincas, Wandering Jew, young Nandina shrub, and assorted lily plants. The parallel beds that line the beautiful sidewalk leading to the home are flanked by Rosemary and also filled with assorted color from the Foxtail Fern, Vitex, Coleus, Lithodora, a fig tree, and assorted native grasses. Closer to the front entrance, a thick, lush groundcover surrounds the beds that hold the large oaks and the sago palms. The concrete garden bench is a wonderful addition to the front bed that offers a place to relax and enjoy nature and color at its finest.
When choosing the landscaping plants, Alexis was adamant about also including an Eastern Sunrise Redbud. It promises to be a showstopper in late Spring.
This is a beautiful yard to catch a view that provides a variety of complementary plants in a well maintained environment, not only this month, but year around!
September YOM
The Yard of the Month for September is 711 Bow String Cove. The lovely Beasley residence makes a statement on this corner lot with beautiful sweeping beds filled with Hibiscus, Mexican Heather, Nandinas, Dicots, and Variegated Ginger. But that only begins to tell the story of this tranquil setting. Blood Lily, Autumn Sage, Chinese Fringe Flower, Vitex, Crepe Myrtles, Ligustrum and Dianellas all have an important part to play in setting the scene.
They say everything is bigger in Texas and the Beasley landscape is a true reflection of that. Enormous Lantana and Gold Shower blow softly in the breeze and if you look closely you will even see Okra that the Homeowner has planted in the front and back yards that yielded 1000 pods in last year's harvest! A hummingbird feeder is positioned by the window awaiting visitors from afar while decorative statuary and metal sculptures by artisan Lee Groff peek out from behind the plants.
Be sure to catch this lovely home on Bow String Cove!
August YOM
The Yard of the Month for August is 823 Elk Run Circle. The landscape at the Homeyer residence is always very well maintained. This lovely property backs up to the original Buffalo Bayou. Flowing beds wrap around the front and sides of the yard with a beautiful Magnolia Tree, Crepe Myrtles and a Holly Tree tucked in.
The Boxwood Hedges are perfectly manicured and Knock Out Roses abound on one side of the home. Dianellas and Foxtails are woven through the beds. Ornamental shrubs add an architectural flair while the grasses soften the feel of the landscape.
Check out this gem on the west side of the neighborhood!
July YOM
The July Yard Of The Month is 15511 Old Stone Trail. The landscaping at the Caraway home is consistently crisp providing a lovely vertical and horizontal balance to the eye.
Massive Crepe Myrtles stand at attention on each side of this home's walkway. Ferns, Sago Palms and a brilliant Dracaena bring an oasis feel to the landscape while manicured Boxwoods create a tapered hedge. Colorful Pentas define the beds and the seating area in the front begs the visitor to sit down and relax for a spell while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Be sure and check out this lovely home!
June YOM
The Memorial Thicket Yard of the Month for June is the home of Lynn and Tom Gullette at 739 Last Arrow Drive.
This beautiful corner property showcases various grasses and colorful flowers selected to attract hummingbirds and pollinating insects. Mature shrubs and tropicals in hues of green are planted creatively among many types of hardscaping materials including river rock, boulders, pavers and pebbles.
The property is anchored by three impressive oaks and a beautiful flowering crepe myrtle. Peeking just behind the front fence is a delightful bird sanctuary designed by the owners, complete with a fountain, bird feeders and stone pathways.
Be sure to view the delightful Gullette home as you drive into the neighborhood!
May YOM
The Yard of the Month for May is the Betche residence, 15502 Old Stone Trail. The homeowners' love for gardening and landscape design is evident throughout this expansive corner property. Stone planters filled with colorful annuals are tucked among the beds of azaleas, society garlic and blooming agapantha while black iron urns filled with yellow Calibrachoa flank the front door. On the east side of the property is a majestic oak tree which Larry and Karen have lovingly "babied" through Harvey's flooding, freezes and droughts, as well as a new "experiment" (the homeowner's word) of a large bed of purple, blue and pink hydrangeas.
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The homeowners have used numerous and diverse trees throughout the landscape. A brilliant maroon-leafed Red Bud and a giant Southern Magnolia in full bloom add to the verdant and multi-textured beauty of this consistently "picture-perfect" property.
April YOM
The Yard of the Month for April is 862 Plainwood Drive -- home of Nadia Navab and Terry Doyle. Spring has definitely arrived at this residence!
Colorful snapdragons, flax lily and pansies abound surrounded by the deep ruby of Loropetulum and boxwood hedges. The use of stone, accent pots and brick contrasts beautifully with various types of soft ferns, spreading yew and fan palms. Mature Japanese yew, Cypress trees and Japanese Red Maple trees accent the beautiful lines of the residence and offer privacy to the cozy bistro garden along the drive. The lush lawn and towering oak add to the overall beauty of this display. Memorial Thicketâ„ homeowners in need of landscaping ideas to enhance their property should definitely visit 862 Plainwood Drive in the coming weeks.
March YOM
The March Yard of the Month is 867 Plainwood. Bill and Elisa McClain have a well-maintained yard year around, and with all the recent cold weather, it was great to see some beautiful color in the yard from the variety of pansies and the alyssum bordering the front bed. The beds also contained a variety of perennial shrubbery and a line of cedars that were a backdrop for the pansies and alyssum. Behind the cedars, there was an assortment of roses that are beginning to grow and will soon be setting some buds. The explosion of color from the roses in the coming months will truly be beautiful. A rock bed is a great addition to the bed and acts as a barrier to keep the soil in the bed as the rain comes off the roof. Although not seen in the photo, a beautiful, mature magnolia tree is also a great addition to the east side of the front lawn. This will be a great home to watch as the weather gets warmer, and the plants are in full bloom.
February YOM
The February Yard of the Month is 706 Windbreak Trail. The Ruiz home has neatly manicured beds that completely surround the front of the home and are filled with freshly planted pansies and dusty miller, with a backdrop of neatly trimmed evergreen shrubs. The side yard contains a row of neatly planted junipers that provide a natural privacy barrier. Two crepe myrtles, one in each side of the front yard, will be busting with color in a few months. Two large magnolias, one on each corner of the front of the home, add a year-around appeal with their glossy leaves. The well-maintained lawn, with a mix of winter rye, is lush and another reason to see this beautiful landscaping nestled in the cul-de-sac.
January YOM
The January Yard of the Month is 838 Plainwood. The Robinson home is neatly adorned with decorative grass, asparagus fern, irises and recently planted snapdragons lining the sidewalk to the front entrance of the home. The angled bed at the front of the drive, outlined in limestone blocks, is very appealing and filled with an abundance of miniature roses and more snapdragons adding additional beautiful color. The beds aligning the front of the home are well maintained with various shrubs, assorted bulbs, and a large tractor seat plant with daisy-like yellow clusters in full bloom. The various trees and well-maintained yard add a great accent and complement the home beautifully.
