GARDENS and view the garden from under the canopy of the hollies . “ The many antique garden ornaments that we found for the garden makes it quite special ,” says Fields .
Looking from the house out the main axis to the focal point of the grotto across the pool , one sees the beautiful stone draped in climbing ivy and flanked with lead cherubs . In the hot summers of Texas the sparkling waters of pool and fountain are a welcome respite .
Surrounding the pool terrace is plenty of room for the lounge chairs , classic terra cotta pots with standard roses , climbing Henryi clematis vines intertwined with climbing New Dawn roses and clipped hedges , while still providing ample space for the grandchildren to play .
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