Take a look around as you drive. Autumn eye candy delights and soothes us. From small yards to acreages to vistas Happy Yards abound. Following are some Happy Yards we’ve noticed this fall. We thank folks for creating visual pleasure, habitat for small creatures that share our earth, and enhancing the health of soil, water and air.
- The owner tends a vibrant front yard all season.
- Waystop.
- Progression of color and textures.
- Delightful textures and colors.
- Note and enjoy the autumn variety of flowers and vegetables.
- Mixture of plants, pots and structures to hold the plants.
To respect individaul homeowner privacy, we took photos that show only the beauty of the forbs and grasses. Businesses, we stated the names and we thank for their creative use of small spaces to enhance beauty and promote healthy environments.
- Brightening the downtowns.
- Businesses know how to attract positive attention.
- Fabulous color all season
- Tiny sections in front of a business add beauty.
Enjoy the eye candy as autumn progresses and may we look forward to more come next growing season.
- Color and shade.
- Adding beauty
- Simple eye candy.
- Large leaves and brilliant scarlet flowers
- Holding soil, cleaning the air and adding visual delight.
- Inviting in customers
Readers can connect with various businesses across the country that promote happy yards. A favorite is New Hampshire Garden Solutions that regularly post fabulous photos with narrative of rambles in Marion’s native state.
We’ve written a number of posts on wondrous yards that we invite readers to look at.

















Once again, you have brightened my day. I always enjoy your words, so enjoying your pictures s no stretch, just a change. Thanks, Cathy
Thank you, Catheryn! M~