When we moved into the Cavender house 5 (Has it really been 5 years already?) years ago….our front flower beds were filled with Indian Hawthorn.
Not a very pretty bush. Just kinda …….there.
It was only 2 years ago that we removed the not-quite-our-taste bushes from the front flower beds and added all this awesomeness.….
Cacti and succulents….
But 7 months later, after a particularly grueling winter, everything looks like this……
Here, get a closer look at the devastation….
We were a little bummed too. Even considered calling FEMA.
Thought we were picking plants that were hardy. They were perfect for our Texas summers…..not so much the winters.
But now, a little over a year later, we’ve grown into this…..
Like a breath of fresh air…….and green grass.
Might possibly look this spectacular because Jamie spends every Saturday working in the yard.
possibly…..
THE CAVENDER DIARY 
Hard work in the soil and a green thumb will always conquer.
We were a little nervous Judy…… But now….our beds make me smile every time I look at them. 🙂
Love your home! It looks fabulous! So warm and inviting!
Awww thanks Kim. It does have a friendly look to it……
Oh wow, gorgeous!
Beautiful! Love it!
Absolutely beautiful! Wish we were neighbors, for lots of reasons. You two are amazing!
Awww shucks Terry…this one is all Jamie. (I just critique)
Well poop, gardening can be disappointing, but after 19 years in my own yard, it’s still trial and error. Your yard looked great and it looks great again. Keep sluggin’.
Thanks Pat…….it is a constant work in progress…. We know that now.
Just now catching up on all my summer blogs! Where did the summer go ???
Love your blog ! always save it for last. 🙂
Your yard looks absolutely fabulous! I’m curious about one of the plants in the front “flower” bed….it is the one that has a long shoot with red flowers….do you know the name?? Redoing my front beds next spring and definitely going for this vibe.
Hi Cindy, those are “false yucca”
Or red yucca. I love them ! Very graphic and the red flowers attract hummingbirds! In Texas they live all year and bloom for months. Glad you like them too…..they also come in yellow.