Small Patio Garden

You don't need a large yard to create a
beautiful garden oasis. 

On my last trip to Texas I enjoyed visiting

with Sharon and John on their pretty patio.

It's along the side of their house and
now a favorite space to enjoy their

 morning coffee or evening glass of wine.

They've added a trellis,

a fountain, lots of flower-filled pots,
 and hanging baskets.
This Hibiscus tree has a braided trunk.

The base of the pot is filled with

colorful plants for contrast texture and colors.

The Crossvine trellis in full bloom. 

Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) is a plant

native to Texas from Texas A&M.

Here's an excellent article.

Large stone steps lead to the patio

 from both ends. A wrought iron gate
leads to the front yard. A wood fence
adds privacy from the alley that's found in
 most Texas neighborhoods. It's the
 access to their rear entry garages.

 There is also a

  10'wide by 6'deep roof covered area that
leads into the house. It has a Weber gas grill,
 a wrought iron étagère that holds 
containers of plant food, and a
few gardening accessories, etc.

Overflowing purslane/portulac baskets.
Purslane, known botanically as Portulac
Oleracea, is a self-seeding, multi-colored,
flowering annual that's perfect as a ground
 cover or spilling over in containers.

Spring azaleas and hanging baskets filled
with impatiens add pops of bright color.
The baskets are easy to change for
a new look or the seasons.

 Their Labradoodle, Sydney, enjoying a fun
romp in a rare Dallas snowfall.

How did it look before?

Here are some 'Before' photos.

They transformed this formerly bare side yard

 into a lush green haven. This area only

  measures 10-1/2 feet wide.

 It's a dramatic transformation
from a bare space

to 

their little piece of heaven!

Cheers!

Links: Between Naps On The Porch,
Coastal Charm, Stephanie Lynn,
A Stroll Thru Life, Savvy Southern Style,
OhMy Creative, The 36th Avenue,
Our Home Away From Home,
The Charm Of Home,
The Shabby Creek Cottage,
My Romantic Home, Fishtail Cottage,
Common Ground, French Country Cottage,