The "It's Not A Secret" Garden

Okay, so it is no secret- Adaryll and I are both born and bred Texan and proud of it! In case anyone in our neighborhood had a question about who our family is, we decided we could let them know without even having to ask.

The garden plan all started when we were in Texas last week and saw my sister's stone in the shape of Texas. We HAD to have one like it, so we got one, wrapped it in bubble wrap and boxed it, and checked it as luggage on the plane back. Then we began researching who was having what sales, what plants we liked and didn't like, etc. Dad had given us some Indiana gardening books (with pictures in them for people like us who have no clue what kind of plant is what), so with that help we planned a garden.

We decided to do a perinnial garden with some sort of focal point in the front flower bed. We couldn't decide if we wanted a bird bath or a fountain or a topiary tree, etc. But when we saw that boot at the feed barn down the street, we knew it was perfect!! Our neighbors drove by after we finished and said "It is so perfect- it is just so YOU!"

So, now there is no doubt who the TEXANS are that live in this house! I was thinking we should get a flag pole and then hang Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, Rangers, etc. flags from it during each sports season. Or maybe just the Lone Star State flag. :)