Alvarado’s Chosen – August Yard of the Month

Image: Edward Alvarado — Edward and Sharon Alvarado were the proud recipients of Italy’s Yard of the Month for August.

Edward Alvarado — Edward and Sharon Alvarado were the proud recipients of Italy’s Yard of the Month for August. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Side View of House — Beautiful porch to while away the hours.

Side View of House — Beautiful porch to while away the hours. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Living Room Remodeled — They not only created a beautiful outdoor living space but they also mastered a beautiful indoor living space. Their home was built in 1920 and Edward and Sharon remodeled their house about four years ago. Edward said, “The only thing left original to house is one door in a bedroom.”

Living Room Remodeled — They not only created a beautiful outdoor living space but they also mastered a beautiful indoor living space. Their home was built in 1920 and Edward and Sharon remodeled their house about four years ago. Edward said, “The only thing left original to house is one door in a bedroom.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Original Door in House — This is the only original article left after the remodel.

Original Door in House — This is the only original article left after the remodel. (Cindy Sutherlan)

Image: Remodeled Kitchen — Great remodeling job in the kitchen. Nice and homey.

Remodeled Kitchen — Great remodeling job in the kitchen. Nice and homey. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Grandchildren’s Wall — There are fourteen grandchildren in all displayed proudly on this wall.

Grandchildren’s Wall — There are fourteen grandchildren in all displayed proudly on this wall. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Gardening Expertise — Gorgeous landscaping everywhere you look in Alvarado’s yard but this really is a pretty view.

Gardening Expertise — Gorgeous landscaping everywhere you look in Alvarado’s yard but this really is a pretty view. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Escape to the Garden — Another beautiful outdoor patio.

Escape to the Garden — Another beautiful outdoor patio. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Back Patio — Can’t you see yourself here sitting having a glass of ice tea?

Back Patio — Can’t you see yourself here sitting having a glass of ice tea? (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Tea Room for the Ladies — Edward Alvarado said, “This is the tea room for all the ladies.” Check out the chandelier!

Tea Room for the Ladies — Edward Alvarado said, “This is the tea room for all the ladies.” Check out the chandelier! (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Another Gorgeous Scene — How does your garden grow?

Another Gorgeous Scene — How does your garden grow? (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Ornamental Fence — More greenery.

Ornamental Fence — More greenery. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Another Beautiful Picture — Everywhere you look there is a beautiful scene for your eyes to behold.

Another Beautiful Picture — Everywhere you look there is a beautiful scene for your eyes to behold. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Beautiful Green Grass & Plants — How do you keep your grass so green?

Beautiful Green Grass & Plants — How do you keep your grass so green? (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Another Outdoor Patio

Another Outdoor Patio (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Winter Time Sitting Spot — Edward said, “This is our winter time spot to enjoy the outdoors with the fire place lit.”

Winter Time Sitting Spot — Edward said, “This is our winter time spot to enjoy the outdoors with the fire place lit.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Ever See a Bottle Tree? — Very beautiful landscape with a “bottle tree.”

Ever See a Bottle Tree? — Very beautiful landscape with a “bottle tree.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Landscaping Features a Windmill — Check out this scene with a windmill!

Landscaping Features a Windmill — Check out this scene with a windmill! (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Garden Spot — More beauty for the eye to behold.

Garden Spot — More beauty for the eye to behold. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Raised Garden Bed — This garden bed was filled with peppers. Several other garden beds were filled with yellow watermelons and more vegetables.

Raised Garden Bed — This garden bed was filled with peppers. Several other garden beds were filled with
yellow watermelons and more vegetables. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: More Fence Art

More Fence Art (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Frog Pond — Many frogs find this “pond” to make their home.

Frog Pond — Many frogs find this “pond” to make their home. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: More Beautiful Landscaping — What creative beauty.

More Beautiful Landscaping — What creative beauty. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Sharon Alvarado — Sharon was a previous member of the Ellis County Master Gardener Society. She designed all the landscaping.

Sharon Alvarado — Sharon was a previous member of the Ellis County Master Gardener Society. She designed all the landscaping. (Cindy Sutherland)

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