Garden tour showcases residents’ handiwork

July 15, 2014 · 0 Comments

By Mark Pavilons
Attention to detail never goes unnoticed.
The efforts and hard work of King residents was appreciated by participants in Sunday’s garden tour, sponsored by the Nobleton & King City Horticultural Society.
The self-guided tour allowed visitors to not only visit some beautiful properties, but experience some of King’s countryside.
The well landscaped property on Simon Henry in Nobleton was like visiting an oasis. It’s the ultimate in back yard relaxation with lovely gardens full of perennials and shrubs. Some interesting architectural features and entertaining facilities stand out.
A rural property with all the natural features was located on the 16th Sideroad. The property has rolling hills, woodlands, a large pond with an imaginative waterfall, a children’s play structure and even a soccer field. This little piece of heaven boasts an attractive entrance with perennials, annuals, shrubs and grasses.
A stunning country estate on the 7th Concession offered more eye-candy. One of King’s finest rural properties, this estate features a meandering, dry riverbed that funnels the rain into Kelly Lake. From the wide assortment of cleverly positioned garden art, the vegetable and herb garden, small orchard, shuffleboard court to giant bolders, this property has it all. It also boasts extensive decks all around the house.
A large estate property on Keewaydin Drive north of Nobleton was another gem. The beautiful home is complemented by wonderful landscaping with mature trees, a well appointed swimming pool and cabana, perennials, day lilies and a small vegetable garden. It even has a professional-looking tree house for the little ones.
Another oasis is located on Highway 27 in Nobleton. From a centrepiece in the circular driveway, this property opens up to a spacious back yard with marvelous stone pathways. It also has plenty of architectural elements such as perennials, unique colour combinations, fruit trees and a vegetable garden.
Over to the Caledon side of Castlederg Sideroad was a peaceful shade garden transformed by its owners. It’s a treed garden full of hostas, shrubs, stunning stonework, bird bath and barrel plantings. The garden is dominated by blue and yellow flowers and foliage.
On Keele Street, owners opened the Secret Garden at Black Forest to visitors. A winding path guided visitors to witness hundreds of plants that can grow well in our climate, under wet, dry, sunny or shady conditions. Visitors “escaped” during a relaxing stroll in this beautifully designed property.