There's a house in my neighborhood that I drive by often and find intriguing. It's a nice older home but the fascinating part is the extensive use of urbanite in the yard. Last night I walked over with the camera to explore more closely.
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There are different ages of concrete, some dark with exposed river rock, some lighter with finer gravel. The walls continue down the street.
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Those walls fairly tall. Can you imagine the work involved?
These bench looking bits appear in various spots but they're too high for that use
Serpentine paths ascend to the level of the house.
and around the garden.
There are different ages of concrete, some dark with exposed river rock, some lighter with finer gravel. The walls continue down the street.
And around the corner to the alley.
Can you imagine what this would look like with succulents growing out of those crevices?
Some folks in the hood are not fond of this at all but I like it's quirkiness. What do you think - folk art or blight?
Also spied on our walk and too cute not to include:
Am I the only one who wants to space these evenly? Perhaps even put some plants in them?
As older homes were lost, they were, and continue to be replaced by newer homes. Interesting juxtaposition of house styles and ages.
Really want to add another yellow something to balance the loner right of center.
Happy weekend! Hope you are enjoying summer to the fullest while it lasts!