Garden 5 - Suburban Sanctuary - 406 Northeast Lincoln Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

This garden is a perfect example of a private, park-like retreat in a suburban setting. The different foliage textures and hues, surprising pops of color, stone pathways, small flower beds, and unique seating areas provide captivating views in every direction. The garden has been a work in progress, one the garden owner has enjoyed creating for thirty years.

This garden owner has not hesitated to modify the garden plan as the yard matured. Initially the garden was full sun, but as the trees grew, conditions changed. When full sun plants were no longer thriving, they were replaced with shade plants. The garden owner embraces these changes, as part of the art and enjoyment of gardening.

In the front yard, grass struggled under the canopy of a huge pin oak. The garden owner created a flower bed filled with shade-loving hostas, coral bells, hardy geranium, and blue-eyed grass. The assorted colors and textures create an attractive flowing effect down an otherwise difficult slope to landscape.

The variety of colors, plants, and sitting areas make the garden feel equally private and spacious. Visitors may rest on a bench amongst beautiful flowering bushes, enjoy hobbies in various seating areas, or simply stroll the paths listening to the sounds of nature. The garden has changed over the years, but the peaceful sanctuary created by the garden owner is timeless.

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