Bekkers' yard second featured yard of summer

By Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club

Photos by Ryan Welch

The home of David and Cheree Bekker at 1431 12th St. was chosen by Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club as the second Featured Yard of Summer. The simplicity of this well-groomed yard invites the viewer to take in the details that add to its beauty.

Flanking the front porch are pots of colorful petunias. Hanging from the porch are pale colored hanging geraniums and trailing vinca vines. Smooth river rock follows the contour of the house to the west, coming to a corner with an unexpected whimsical bed of bamboo shoots. Continuing around the side of...