
Yard of the Month
March 2020 – Diane Sable exemplifies CY spirit
What does it mean to be a great neighbor? Is it that person who waves to you as you pass in your car? Speaks to you and calls you by name...
Flashback: May 2017-Zeroscaping Rules
We are in full swing of the "dog days" of summer and watering plants everyday can be ritualistic drudgery. July 3rd-August 11th is the official slot...
Flashback October 2010: Yard Of Month
Blueprint for a landscaping transformation By Sydney Ashby Hector Martinez and Stephen Osborn at 1844 Young Avenue have poured blood, sweat, and...
Flashback Dec. 2018–Asian inspired “respite” reflects owners’ years of careful planning.
By Sharron Johnson We are upon another winter season. Yeah, I know. Wow! This year is already over, so to speak. The leaves are falling at a...
Flashback November2018–Demands of automobiles can’t coop up garden’s potential.
By Sharron Johnson The northeast quadrant of Cooper-Young was very active with new house building during the 1920’s, aka, the Roaring...
CY resident packs a lot of unique charm into Cox shotgun.
Story and photos by Sharron Johnson Ah, Memphis is a great place to be in August. I don’t mean that statement to be facetious. It’s a...
July 2019-Retired art professor turns Philadelphia Street yard into her canvas.
998 Philadelphia. Photo by Sharron Johnson. By Sharron Johnson July is synonymous with vacation time, Independence Day, and hot, humid...
June 2019-St. Louis transplants build a botanical home in Cooper-Young
This four-square was built in 1912 in true American style. By Sharron Johnson The 2019 Cooper-Young Garden Walk has come and gone. I’m only...
April 2019-Evelyn home, owner are diamonds in the crown of Cooper-Young
April’s birthstone is the diamond. As we all know, diamonds are brilliant, coveted, and strong. When I think about diamonds, I think of a...
March 2018-Three generations help craft creative couple’s whimsical yard
By Sharron Johnson In ancient Roman times, before 150 B.C., we would be celebrating a Happy New Year right about now because the calendar...