Garden Tour at 929 Wynnwood – Saturday, Nov. 9 th at 10am.

We are visiting this unique property on Turkey Gully. Owner Jill Peterson Sisler shares her story:
“In 2017, I moved from Rutland to my new home at 929 Wynnwood Lane, which was in dire need
of tender loving care. The front yard had been neglected for years, overgrown with invasive
mulberry trees, jasmine and diseased pecan and crepe myrtle trees.

The backyard was a mud pit. Over the years, I removed most of the trees and replanted with
Cathedral Oaks, Little Gem Magnolias, Cypress, and recently a little willow. The jasmine in the
front garden has been replaced with pony foot, zinnias, and a variety of other flowering plants.
The backyard, once bleak, now features a flower garden to attract butterflies and bees, along with
hardscaping with rocks and a bit of faux grass for the dogs.

We have been mindful of drainage through the property and water raising from the creek,
modifying the hardscape as needed. We hope to add as many native plants as possible and
welcome ideas from our neighbors. The decking around the house was built to enjoy every
possible view of the creek and the surrounding trees. We feel incredibly fortunate to live in our
very own tree house!

Special thanks to Abbie Kamin, who helped us work with the city to address rainwater drainage
issues and sewer line problems. Her assistant made a significant different for us and our
neighbors.”

Our garden tours last about an hour, feel free to bring a friend.
We want to thank Joshua for a very nice gift card awarded to Jill for opening up her garden for us
to tour.

Joshua’s Native Plants & Garden Antiques 502 W. 18 th St. 713-862-7444
www.joshuasnativeplants.net