It's working nicely. Newport News, Va. 23607. For low maintenance and maximum garden space, no grass is used in these courtyards. Dry riverbeds of rock keep dirt from splashing onto exterior walls. Mulched beds of azaleas, garden juniper, Indian hawthorn, hollies and Japanese maple give evergreen structure to the areas.
Color is added with annuals such as begonias and geraniums.
A small feeder in one courtyard invites hummingbirds to visit. Courtyards are fun to do, says Amy. They may not be as large as a full-size garden but they can be just as pleasurable. For more information, contact Amy, 930-4484.