Another view, looking down at patio. Plant bench on patioStained glass "horse fies"Last year was an invasion year of them.Hubby loves to find copper stuff at yard sales One of my copper angels, does anyone grow this fiber optic grass?This concrete is the top of my storm house. Hypertufa friend on door. I think he looks like Elmo.Front of storm houseOther hypertufa pals.
Wow ,Is what comes to mind first and another is Hank where would we start first.That is some show case .I don't ever remember such a fabulous yard before. It is so great Bethie.Took my breath away.
Wow, Bethie your yard is awesome. You and your DH are blessed with great talents. Can't wait to see more.
You guys should put this one in with a local garden club's tours if they do that there - this is marvelous... I've looked at fiber optic grass a couple times, but hadn't added any yet. I love the collection of copper too.
Beautiful. I love the plant bench and the copper items. I have tried optic grass - it did well the year I planted it but never came back. Michigan winters must be too harsh for it.
I love the hypertufa heads Bethie, how did you make these? What a fantastic yard though, you would make any gardener jealous hehe!
Hypertufa heads The head planters were made through a tedious process that started with a simple armature, then the head was made out of clay, then a 3-D mold was made in three parts, then knocked apart with wedges and all the sharp edges sanded, cured, put back together and then the actual pot is made. You get about 6 good castings to a mold as it deteriorates with each use. I don't recommend this to anyone who doesn't have a mountain of patience and doesn't love to make a HUGE mess! 8)
I think they look absolutely fantastic, in fact I have never seen anything like them before. They remind me of the mysterious heads on Easter Island. I am in awe, very talented.
