Our August Yard of the Month is 728 Usener, home to Daniel Rueda for more than twenty years. It is thoughtfully tended with help from David Bartula (Luxury Lawns), sourcing locally, mostly from Buchanan's and statues from Joshua's. Plantings are chosen to be low maintenance, capable of withstanding our melting climate, and high impact, with florals taking turns to pop seasonally.
Through his yard you will find:
Yaupon Holly for a little shade
Asparagus Fern
Purple Potato Vine provides the tiered entry along a rare Houston hill
Agapanthus
Periwinkle
Canna Lily in a lovely salmon hue
Rudbeckia, showing off now in deep summer, is a yellow flower similar to Black Eyed Susan. Daniel's took off from a single planting and fills in so nicely.
Along the east side of his yard, springing from the hardy jasmine ground cover, are beautifully twined purple-bloom Wisteria.
On the west side, in a tricky spot with heat and shade, is a sweet-scented Mountain Laurel.
Years ago a neighbor had suggested having a theme of Red Bud trees lining their block, so in the spring they are on display.
In winter, pansies continue to make his yard vibrant and bright, sometimes complemented by purple kale.
Thank you for sharing your yard with us this month!
- Stephanie Riceman, WHCA Director of Beautification