Joanne and Ron Starbuck purchased their 1940 home at 2053 Cortlandt Street in June of 2001. In fact, the photograph chosen for the listing shows the azaleas in full bloom.

While the azaleas are the showstopper in early Spring, the front and side gardens provide year-round beauty.

Very large Sycamore and Chinese Tallow trees had to be removed several years ago due to age and damage from Hurricane Beryl. Joanne requested that the city not grind the Sycamore stumps so they could be used as planters. They are now home to Texas Red Yuccas. The trees that were removed provided quite a bit of shade. Due to the loss of shade, it’s been necessary to move some plants to shadier areas.

Over 90% of the plantings in the front and side gardens are perennials and include Brazilian Button Bush, Pigeon Berry, Katie Ruella, Gardenias, Milkweed, Firecracker bushes, Easter Lilies, Rangoon Creeper, Ligularia, Phlox, Agapanthus, Camellias, Hibiscus and Hydrangeas, as well as a variety of butterfly-attracting annuals.

We want to thank Joshua’s Native Plants & Garden Antiques for the nice gift card awarded to Joanne and Ron for our March Yard of the Month. 713.862.7444 www.joshuasnativeplants.net 502 W. 18th St