Atlanta Garden Walk
Jackie & Jim McKown and Yoko Kindred

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[July 01, 2016]   Jackie and Jim McKown - Referred to as a backyard retreat in the written description, the home of Jackie and Jim McKown is a paradise for those who want to escape the real world for a Garden of Eden-like setting. Partial fencing between the road and lawn give great privacy for the back patio and a wonderful backdrop for an abundance of plant life.

Jackie and Jim McKown - Referred to as a backyard retreat in the written description, the home of Jackie and Jim McKown is a paradise for those who want to escape the real world for a Garden of Eden-like setting. Partial fencing between the road and lawn give great privacy for the back patio and a wonderful backdrop for an abundance of plant life.

In the lush garden, there were also plenty of surprises, such as the mushrooms, roosters, chickens, and much, much more. Following the brick walkway one comes to an amazing pergola with a special place to sit and relax while enjoying the play of light against the crystals hanging from the roof. Exit the pergola, if you can drag yourself away, and enter the couple’s perfectly manicured vegetable garden in the corner of the property.

Yoko Kindred

The garden of Yoko Kindred is as pretty as they come, but also possess some strong messages and ties to Yoko’s Asian heritage. In the front lawn stands a flag, surrounded by ornamentation that pays tribute to America and our nation’s military. Around the edges of the home, mixed in with the lovely plant life and large stones, one will find a variety of lawn ornaments with an Asian accent.

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The back lawn is a private oasis for Yoko that she shares with her grandchildren, allowing them to help in the garden and to add themes to particular sections according to their likes.

The garden features lots of mixed of green and brightly colored flowering plants and a wide assortment of lawn ornaments. In the center of the lawn a beautiful fountain adds the peaceful sound of flowing water to the garden paradise.

[Nila Smith]

 

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