The Gardens

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Be sure to mark April 28 on your calendars for this year'sbrSouthlake Garden Tour, presented by the Perennial Garden Society of Southlake.  The Southlake Garden Tour selected six beautifulbrgardens showcasing a variety of landscapes and gardening styles. During the tour,bryou will discover outstanding examples of unique and inspirational gardenbrdesigns at each of the stops.

Bredenberg Garden

Hill Country aesthetics in combination with sustainablebrpractices-

Stone-lined planting beds filled with drought-tolerantbrnative and adaptive perennials welcome visitors entering the front of thisbrsunny, certified-natural habitat garden in rural Southlake. Visitors to thebrgarden are greeted by dramatic hilltop views, a large beautiful pond and thebrhomeowner's horses and donkeys. Water conservation and other responsiblebrgardening techniques are tastefully achieved through the use of rain barrels,brpond-supplied irrigation water, composting and mulch.

Chambers Garden

Shaded understory haven for perennials and pathways-

A lush green lawn, the envy of the neighborhood, catches thebreye upon approaching a colorful front garden that continues to the spaciousbropen back garden. Mature oaks, hollies and junipers provide a canopy ofbrwelcomed shade, creating an ideal environment for garden paths lined withbrhostas, azaleas and shade-loving perennials. A beautiful rose-covered arborbralong with eye-catching garden art and prominent color-filled containers complementbrthe pathways and surrounding garden beds.

Foster Garden

English gardens with a Texas accent-

Charming and lovely are the first thoughts that come to mindbrwhen driving up to this home on a quiet Southlake cul-de-sac. But the charmingbrfront garden only offers a small glimpse of what's to come in back. A formalbrEnglish-style garden and pond blend tastefully with a casual Texas-stylebrfireplace and seating area. Each area takes advantage of natural undisturbedbrsettings to create a true garden masterpiece.

King Garden

Entertaining paradise surrounded by tropical color-

The formality of the front gardens of this strikingbrMediterranean-style home transitions to a back garden designed for hours ofbrfamily fun and entertaining. Palm trees look right at home alongside magnoliasbrand roses. A mosquito-control misting system has been incorporated into thebrshaded garden paths. Excessive rain runoff is artfully managed through the usebrof stone-lined dry creek beds, turning a problem into a beautiful asset in thisbrgarden oasis.

 Northcutt Garden

Finding beauty in objects that are often overlooked-

For many years, this homeowner collected boulders from job sitesbrthoughout the area. After water runoff flooded his swimming pool numerousbrtimes, he converted it into an enormous pond and waterfall, making a new homebrto the rocks and boulders. The result is a stunning backyard entertainment areabrcapped off by the crowning jewel, an outdoor kitchen which skillfully blends indoorbrand outdoor for year_round enjoyment.

Stone Garden

A multigenerational garden for the entire family-

These homeowners envisioned a space to entertain theirbrgrandchildren, a vision that evolved into a wonderful outdoor space the entirebrfamily enjoys. Designed in 2010, many tons of stone were brought in to create abrstream that meanders through a garden featuring over 120 species of perennials.brThe grandchildren enjoy a sand beach, fairy garden, bountiful square-footbrvegetable garden and playhouse while the adults spend time in an exceptionalbroutdoor kitchen and living area. Truly a garden designed to entertain thebrentire family.

Demonstrations and Displays

County Master Gardener's will be in each garden to answerbrquestions. Experts on topics such as mosquito prevention and control, waterbrconservation, pond management, tree selection and tree care will also be onbrhand. Radio personality Marilyn Simmons will be available to address visitors'brquestions on gardening. Tickets go on sale April 10 and can be purchased in advancedbrfor $8 at Calloways in Southlake, Marshal Grain in Grapevine and the FarmersbrMarket in North Richland Hills. Tickets can be purchased for $10 the day of atbrany of the garden locations.  For more information visit Southlake Garden Tour.