Saturday, February 26, 2011

Ideas To Transform A Yard In The Hood

I will be using large scale art in the patio area of the garden


The weather is fine. Mighty fine. Spring has sprung in New Orleans, and everyone is cleaning up the yard and gardening.

My yard has been a mess since Katrina did some serious pruning. Trees down, fences down, rubble and trash and ruin.

Finally the fence is up, the trees hauled away, and my gradual planting and clean up work is paying off.

I am using lots of rock and gravel
And a grouping of four comfy chairs



I have been looking at pictures of gardens and yards, and started a clipping file.
Three elements that have inspired me are: Art in the garden, rocks and gravel, and repetition.

The houses in New Orleans are close together
We have a 120 year old brick path between our house and the neighbor's
I love the use of repetition down a narrow walkway


Coming soon the new and improved Visual Vamp yard! The rebirth garden! Don't get too excited. It's still a yard in the hood. And I love it.
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17 comments:

  1. Beadboard UpCountryFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Yup you are on the right track Valorie! I love the walkway too.....Maryanne xo

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  2. Tara DillardFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Art, gravel/stone, repetition.

    You are gardening with the TRINITY of the ages.

    Can't wait to see your garden.

    Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

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  3. Nita {ModVintageLife}February 26, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    oh i can't wait to see your yard. i should have been out working in mine today. but i was lazy.

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  4. Carollynn @ www.designGumbo.netFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Looking forward to seeing what your backyard looks like and how you're sprucing it up. I have grand delusions of what my backyard "could" look like, however we're drywalling the stairwell to the bedrooms. Indoors first, then outdoors, I guess.

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  5. Łukasz KlimczykFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Great collection:) I like the way you see the world! I add your profile to my favorites! Check out my profile!

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  6. LauraFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I love your garden! I can imagine cozying up around the fire pit and enjoying a nice glass of wine. :)

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  7. Lauren BradwayFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Hello Valerie and Alberto, I have been following Alberto's recovery, as well as the redo of the tango parlour, dining room, kitchen and soon to come your backyard. I'm happy to know things are going so well for both of you.

    I had a serious illness myself last year, and so I know what a wonderful feeling it is to get back to doing the simple things we love most.

    Lauren Bradway, Neptune Beach, FL

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  8. IreneFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Wonderful inspiration, can't wait to see your interpretation. I could live in the hood if it looked this wonderful.

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  9. EmomFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    excellent...smiles.

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  10. MeFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    nice

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  11. LilaFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Way cool. Love the idea of painting on stucko for the artwork!
    xoxo
    Lila Ferraro

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  12. Renae MooreFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Your garden in the hood is lookin' good!
    xo

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  13. Jamie HerzlingerFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I love your blog! Great posts last week and today!
    Have a great week!
    Jamie Herzlinger

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  14. Loretta Fontaine (APPLESandRUBIES)March 1, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Valorie- Sounds beautiful. I'm tempted by pea gravel for a patio in my yard. I wonder how it is to maintain?

    Loretta

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  15. pve designMarch 1, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Have you read "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" - I can only imagine your garden to possess a bit of both! A dear friend always told me a garden needs humans to make it good. Numbers, 3, 5, 7 and nine for planting bring good too.
    Sculpture is also a love in the garden....next time you come we have to go to Kykuit, a favorite garden in my hood. Enjoy the Spring.
    pve

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  16. ElizabethMarch 1, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    You know that first photo is a Matisse, right?

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  17. ReynaMarch 7, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    These look very lovely! I can't wait to see you new and rebirthed garden!!

    Hope all is well, Valorie!

    Cheers!
    Reyna
    ArcadianHomeDecor

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