APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Emilie and Mike Bolton for their award-winning yard at 4308 Pershing Avenue
Pansies galore topped off with an assortment of expertly manicured topiary were the details that cinched this classic bungalow to be the winner of AHNA’s April Yard of the Month.
When Emilie and Mike Bolton retired and bought their vintage home on Pershing Avenue in 2020, they wanted a cleaner look for their front yard. They kept the giant yaupon holly on the west end of the yard and another holly shrub, but removed everything else. They chose plantings that were in keeping with the traditional design of their brick bungalow.
“Neither of us are gardeners; we don’t have green thumbs, but we know what we like,” explains Mike. The empty nesters rely on Angel Quintera to advise, plant and maintain their yard. Mike admits, “There would be a lot of plant funerals if I was in charge.”
If Emilie decides she wants a little color in the front yard, Angel gives her some options. Once she decides, Angel takes it from there. Angel tweaks the topiaries about once a month.
The Boltons raised their two children in Fort Worth, but once the kids went off to college in 1997, Emilie and Mike moved to Stonewall near Fredericksburg, where Mike’s brother Tim owned the legendary antique store Homestead and Friends. The Boltons built a limestone home and remodeled an old barn that was featured in Country Living magazine.
With both of their children still living in Fort Worth, along with four grandkids, the Boltons decided to move back to Cowtown. Even though they were shopping for a condo, Mike says as soon as he saw 4308 Pershing, he knew that was the one. They love living in Arlington Heights.
The Boltons received a $25 gift certificate to Archie’s Gardenland and a year’s membership in Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association, courtesy of AHNA.
If you see an award-worthy yard, even your own, please let us know by sending the address to president@arlingtonheightsna.com.
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