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JUNE YARD OF THE MONTH den by tucking bulbs and small herbs, PHOTO BY DEVON NUNEMANN
RICHARD & NANCY WAGONER annuals and perennials here and there
519 DAVIS MOUNTAIN CIRCLE (N59) and by allowing the Gazanias to self- carefree nature of this yard fool you – it
seed (within reason) in the beds and hides the thoughtful plant and material
Richard and Nancy Wagoner’s land- crushed granite walkways. Don’t let the selection and willingness to experiment
scape has a happy, easygoing feel. In that makes the landscape successful.
the sloping front yard meandering lime- ~Carol Parsonage
stone edging stabilizes three distinct
planted areas. Near the street red yuc-
ca and yellow and purple lantana are
planted in river rock. Next up the hill is
a bed of ‘Green Mound’ juniper. Purple
loropetalum and trailing rosemary hug
the large walled patio near the house.
The overall result – a casual, terraced
look. Crushed granite walkways con-
tinue this relaxed style around the
house and into the back yard. Colorful
flowering plants, scattered throughout
the landscape, create a happy vibe. In
early spring a bed of hot pink phlox
and yellow Four Nerve Daisies drew
the attention of Sun City Garden Club
members. Around back Gazanias (Af-
rican daisies) were starting to bloom
in shades of yellow, orange, white and
pink. On a later visit red ‘Knockout’
roses and deep blue ‘Henry Duelburg’
salvia were brilliant and the Gazanias
were a riot of color. Lantana in the front
and back beds will provide bright color
throughout the summer. Nancy empha-
sizes the easygoing nature of the gar-

POKER FACES
The Poker Club held a Texas Hold’em
No Limit tournament on April 12 with
40 members participating in the event.
Congratulations to Suzanne Miller for
winning the tournament with Lynvia
Goss placing second, Sharon Campbell
placing third, Russ Ruff placing fourth
and Mike Mancivalano placing fifth.

Front row: second place – Lynvia Goss,
first place – Suzanne Miller, third place
– Sharon Campbell
Back row: fourth place – Russ Ruff, fifth
place – Mike Mancivalano

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