In 1998, we entered into an agreement to plant and maintain sidewalk beds at the corner of Wickersham and Hwy 62, Yellville. After checking with the city hall and receiving permission to undergo the planting and maintenance of the beds, we discovered the soil was a real challenge.
In the first few years we did a major overhaul to try to improve the soil and growing conditions there. When the improvements were finished, we changed from planting mainly annuals and began to make them more permanent beds by adding perennials.
Now, the beds are cleaned out in the fall and spring and a few annuals added for extra color, and they are maintained by our group with watering, feeding, deadheading and grooming. Water is furnished by the Harp’s Grocery which is located nearby.
These beds, being on the main highway through town, were able to capture the people’s attention, and early on with this project we received a report that a tour bus passing through town stopped and the passengers got out to take a closer look. Some were taking pictures plus some of the ladies were collecting seed off the really large marigolds that we had planted there. This, of course, we took as a great compliment.
We encourage you to stop by and look at the beautiful summer blooming beds!
March 22, 2025 Spring Cleanup
Great workday this morning at the corner of Harps and Breadeauxs in Yellville! Master Gardeners Angelina, Karla, Linda B., Ilene, Myrna, Glori, Rick, Tammy, Ted, Carol, Paula and helper Lincoln got the beds all cleaned up for spring!
Summer 2024
Master Gardener Angelina Drake oversees the flower beds at Harps and Breadeaux in Yellville with help from the rest of the crew. Keeping them watered is a real labor of love. Looking great Angie!
