GARDEN TOUR: Family Friendly Landscaping Ideas

Backyard Garden Tour!! This weekend I visited a garden with which I have lots of experience. It belongs to my friend Elaine, a neighbor and excellent gardener... and fellow mom carpooler when our kids were little. On the spur of the moment, I asked her if Stewart and I could come over and conduct a video tour of her beautiful backyard… Complete with a small herb garden. Treehouse. Outdoor fireplace and dining area. Whew!
So many great ideas to steal in this video, my friends. You will want to take notes! Both big statements and little touches. Hope you enjoy it and if you do make sure to like it, subscribe and forward to someone who might get some ideas from this wonderful family space!
Also, make sure to watch the container video we did earlier in the year with plants from the southern living plant collection.
Southern Living Plant Collection Video:
• Coppertop™ Sweet Vibur...
Gardeners Supply Tuteur: bit.ly/2Izi1Fb
Plants Mentioned in This Video:
- Burning Bush
- Wisteria Vine
- Dwarf Alberta Blue Spruce
- Carolina Jessamine
- Coppertop Sweet Viburnum
- Wintergreen Boxwood
- Blue Hyacinth Bean Vine
- Milkweed
- Rudbeckia
- Penstemon
- Mint
- Ivy
- Japanese Spreading Yews
- Oakleaf Hydrangea
- Nandina
- Pecan Tree
- Southern Magnolia
- Zoysia Grass
- Impatiens Flowers
- Boston Ivy
- Chef's Choice Rosemary
- Variegated Liriope
- English Holly
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[@rdarrett3635]

Love that her garden is a functioning garden for her AND her family. The tether ball put a smile on my face. I had one of those in my yard when I was a little girl. Almost as nostalgic as dodge ball.

[@maryglidden2943]

Thank you to Elaine for the lovely tour of her garden. Such a pretty sanctuary and I love the kid friendly elements that are still there- I am sure her grandchildren are enjoying them now! Looking forward to seeing what wonderful plans for the secret garden which is just so charming now.

[@sgildeasg]

❤ the tour! You are so wonderfully blessed to have a neighbor who shares your love for gardening. 🌼

[@mistyf219]

Love the neighborly love, sharing space that both can enjoy! ❤

[@MsPandora93]

I could get so lost in this garden.. very nice with all the shade trees. thanks for sharing.

[@doloresramirez3289]

Hey Linda... Very different but beautiful,nostalgic video. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you. Take care.❤🙏

[@1955missellie]

Wonderful tour! Tell your friend 'thanks so much' for sharing!

[@katiemuniz3061]

Love her garden, especially the side garden...such an elegant old world feel. How fun to have gardener friends in your neighborhood. Can’t believe she has three dogs! They must be better behaved than my one!

[@sharongrimaldi8958]

What a great Sunday treat to walk through your friends garden. I would love for you to take us on one of your walks through your surrounding neighborhoods. A Fall walkabout with all the decorations and seasonal color would be lovely. Thanks for all of your wonderful content.

[@leetravathan]

I prune all of my bushes into a tree form and I love it that you talked about this. The effect is awesome in this garden. Love it!

[@michaliareeton3247]

Hi Linda just one word to describe your friends garden beautiful thanks for the tour

[@diannegardner6432]

Thanks for the reminder of what it is to have a retreat and how important is to our well

[@rachelturner9662]

I’m so happy to see I’m not the only one who uses bungee cords to hold up limbs 😂

[@FARADISTUBE]

Your neighbor's garden, Eileen, is beautiful. And the most beautiful is caring for the neighbor. The right of the neighbor over the neighbor.

[@budsmith408]

Love this tour.

[@normajones2582]

Thanks Linda for sharing your friends garden. I like when we get a peek at other gardens i really enjoyed it. Thanks again

[@denisebaird6407]

Lovely garden

[@virginiaspindle8403]

I also love garden ornaments. My hubby calls them yard knick knacks. I have to say I have influenced others to add things to their gardens, as well.

[@emcg9004]

Elaine's fireplace area with the pergola is lovely. I like how the wall is rounded facing out to the yard. What a beautiful cozy space to entertain. Nice job, Elaine!

[@joywhitley3141]

I can certainly see your golden touch to your friend’s beautiful garden. Thanks for sharing! ❤️🌻