DIY Garden in East Nashville

Photo by Faith Salmon
"I believe gardens are never done; That they constantly evolve with you over the years and that is part of the fun." - Faith Salmon
Photo by Faith Salmon
The original driveway / side yard, when the Salmons purchased their home in 2017. This is where the garden stands now.
Photo by Faith Salmon
Garden plans were drawn with a little entertaining area. The space was marked and laid out, then cedar posts were set in concrete with everything level.
Photo by Faith Salmon
A weed barrier fabric was put down and the raised beds were stained with a non-toxic, zero VOC black to match the fence and to let the colors of the garden pop.
Photo by Faith Salmon
They laid pea gravel down between the beds and decided to only use chicken wire on half the structure for aesthetic reasons but a compromise that allows squirrels in).
Photo by Faith Salmon
Party lights were hung and the frame painted black.
Photo by Faith Salmon
TA-DA! The finished garden is a great place to hang out with friends or just sit and think.