LSU Hilltop Arboretum’s Garden Tour set for Sunday
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Gustave may have brought down a lot of trees in the Southdowns area, but it didn’t derail the LSU Hilltop Arboretum’s Fall Garden Tour, scheduled for Sunday.
The event puts the “Focus on Southdowns” and features six gardens in this popular neighborhood. Tickets for the tour, which runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., are $20 and can be purchased on the day of the tour at the homes or in advance at hilltop@lsu.edu or at the arboretum, 11855 Highland Road. Call (225) 767-6916 for more information.
Featured on this year’s tour are the following:
Susan Ludwig, 2252 Edinburgh Ave.
Have you heard of a “rain garden”? Do you know what “pervious pavement” means? Want to see a sustainable “low-maintenance landscape”? Ludwig’s fascinating display can help you understand how one can mitigate potential negative environmental impact and harm from storm water runoff. Learn how you can manage storm water in your own yard while creating a wonderful interactive water feature that supplies lush habitat and entertainment for wildlife and those who enjoy the garden.
Larry and Janelle Koenig, 2140 Cloverdale Ave.
The house and garden have been under episodic development for 19 years and have been transformed from a squatty, post-World War II converted cinderblock garage/workshop on a half acre of unadorned football field, to a tropical jungle compound that spills over into neighboring yards. A host of different and exotic gingers and aroids, bananas and bamboos surround a central garden. Porches and decks and other special places are built high and low. In a “special place” in back of a neighbor’s home, compost to nurture it all is produced from bagged leaves collected from the neighborhood.
Leah Simon, 4644 Whitehaven St.
It looks like a Palm Springs home and garden were relocated to Baton Rouge at this Southdowns address. The grounds are landscaped with palm trees, bamboo hedges, hydrangea, holly trees, sea grass, olive trees, fig trees and other tropical plants. The yard also has two sculptures by local artists. A 2,000-square-foot platform deck made of Brazil teak floats in the center of the yard. The home will also be open for the tour. It was built in 1959 and reflects the true mid-century modern esthetic of that period.
Eve and Nick Watson, 3868 Hyacinth Ave.
The gardens are plenty at this Southdowns home. A lush entryway is filled with ferns, umbrella plants and other tropical plants. The backyard is a soothing shade area with a blend of elephant ears, hostas and ferns, co-existing with a small sunny area of perennial favorites. A private side yard behind a wood fence currently offers a smorgasbord of shrubs and trees. And the front garden, set back from the street, sets a scene with lantanas, tall bananas, indigo, ferns and shrubs.
Carol Ann and Ken Brown , 3912 Hyacinth Ave.
The Greek Revival house enjoys a classic Southern view of a mature live oak, crape myrtles, azaleas and a ground cover of holly ferns, aspidistra and liriope from a large veranda with classical architectural details. On the west side of the corner lot, both bush and climbing roses soak up the sun along with berried hollies and agapanthus. A hedge of yews separates the garden from neighbors on the east while a high brick wall creates a very private rear garden for family, guests and the tour. Landscape architect Craig Rhodes designed the space.
Bertha and Travis Taylor, 3865 Hyacinth Ave.
The Taylors’ garden has been christened “Heaven on Hyacinth” by a dear friend and neighbor. The Taylors are passionate gardeners and have created various garden areas, filling them with a variety of tropicals, native plants, annuals, perennials, live oak, azaleas, hydrangea, camellias and a kitchen herb garden. Old iron gates, birdhouses and fountains are used throughout the garden. The family’s “Parrot Room” is used for relaxation and entertainment, featuring ferns, bananas, bird of paradise, garden art, statuary and a collection of antique watering cans. It leads to the vegetable garden where summer cucumber and winter cabbage abound (depending on the season). A large antique sugar kettle has been transformed into a fountain with water plants and goldfish creating a lush relaxing environment.
The event puts the “Focus on Southdowns” and features six gardens in this popular neighborhood. Tickets for the tour, which runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., are $20 and can be purchased on the day of the tour at the homes or in advance at hilltop@lsu.edu or at the arboretum, 11855 Highland Road. Call (225) 767-6916 for more information.
Featured on this year’s tour are the following:
Susan Ludwig, 2252 Edinburgh Ave.
Have you heard of a “rain garden”? Do you know what “pervious pavement” means? Want to see a sustainable “low-maintenance landscape”? Ludwig’s fascinating display can help you understand how one can mitigate potential negative environmental impact and harm from storm water runoff. Learn how you can manage storm water in your own yard while creating a wonderful interactive water feature that supplies lush habitat and entertainment for wildlife and those who enjoy the garden.
Larry and Janelle Koenig, 2140 Cloverdale Ave.
The house and garden have been under episodic development for 19 years and have been transformed from a squatty, post-World War II converted cinderblock garage/workshop on a half acre of unadorned football field, to a tropical jungle compound that spills over into neighboring yards. A host of different and exotic gingers and aroids, bananas and bamboos surround a central garden. Porches and decks and other special places are built high and low. In a “special place” in back of a neighbor’s home, compost to nurture it all is produced from bagged leaves collected from the neighborhood.
Leah Simon, 4644 Whitehaven St.
It looks like a Palm Springs home and garden were relocated to Baton Rouge at this Southdowns address. The grounds are landscaped with palm trees, bamboo hedges, hydrangea, holly trees, sea grass, olive trees, fig trees and other tropical plants. The yard also has two sculptures by local artists. A 2,000-square-foot platform deck made of Brazil teak floats in the center of the yard. The home will also be open for the tour. It was built in 1959 and reflects the true mid-century modern esthetic of that period.
Eve and Nick Watson, 3868 Hyacinth Ave.
The gardens are plenty at this Southdowns home. A lush entryway is filled with ferns, umbrella plants and other tropical plants. The backyard is a soothing shade area with a blend of elephant ears, hostas and ferns, co-existing with a small sunny area of perennial favorites. A private side yard behind a wood fence currently offers a smorgasbord of shrubs and trees. And the front garden, set back from the street, sets a scene with lantanas, tall bananas, indigo, ferns and shrubs.
Carol Ann and Ken Brown , 3912 Hyacinth Ave.
The Greek Revival house enjoys a classic Southern view of a mature live oak, crape myrtles, azaleas and a ground cover of holly ferns, aspidistra and liriope from a large veranda with classical architectural details. On the west side of the corner lot, both bush and climbing roses soak up the sun along with berried hollies and agapanthus. A hedge of yews separates the garden from neighbors on the east while a high brick wall creates a very private rear garden for family, guests and the tour. Landscape architect Craig Rhodes designed the space.
Bertha and Travis Taylor, 3865 Hyacinth Ave.
The Taylors’ garden has been christened “Heaven on Hyacinth” by a dear friend and neighbor. The Taylors are passionate gardeners and have created various garden areas, filling them with a variety of tropicals, native plants, annuals, perennials, live oak, azaleas, hydrangea, camellias and a kitchen herb garden. Old iron gates, birdhouses and fountains are used throughout the garden. The family’s “Parrot Room” is used for relaxation and entertainment, featuring ferns, bananas, bird of paradise, garden art, statuary and a collection of antique watering cans. It leads to the vegetable garden where summer cucumber and winter cabbage abound (depending on the season). A large antique sugar kettle has been transformed into a fountain with water plants and goldfish creating a lush relaxing environment.
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