The Corbett/Menezes Garden

7107 Greenlawn Road
Louisville, KY 40223

In May 2020, Mary and Dennis relocated with their rescue Golden Retriever, Brohdy,

to a Mid-Century modern ranch home selected for its single-level layout and generous yard space.

Upon arrival, they encountered an overgrown garden, which they have since methodically restored.

Mary obtained certification from the Jefferson County Master Gardeners Association (JCMGA),

guiding a sustainable transformation of their half-acre property.

They reduced lawn areas by establishing a wildflower border along the driveway and commissioned a

carved Golden Retriever sculpture and lamp post from the remnants of a deteriorating Pin Oak.

Beyond the gate, a brick patio featuring two water elements provides a serene setting,

bordered by magnolias, redbuds, maples, boxwoods, native perennials, and art murals.

A stone pathway leads to a shaded remembrance garden, furnished with seating crafted

from a fallen elm and surrounded by hydrangeas, rhododendrons, and azaleas.

The Rock Garden Patio beneath a river birch, previously home to a pond,

now accommodates a flower bed, firepit, swing, and serves as an inviting space for gatherings.

On the west side, the owners maintain an herb and vegetable garden with compost bins,

complemented by additional gardens defined by holly trees, flowering shrubs, and ornamentals.

Throughout the property, sculptural and painted artworks—including recent murals by Damon Thompson—are prominently displayed.

The Tye Home & Garden

2812 Rivers Edge Road
Louisville, KY 40222

Jim and Pattie Dale Tye purchased their Louisville residence in 2012 during their relocation.

The property previously belonged to the mother of an acquaintance from First Presbyterian Church in Houston,

which provided a “God wink” opportunity for the acquisition.

Since moving in, they have extensively renovated the home to meet their needs.

Enhancements include a downstairs bedroom, three ensuite bedrooms for visitors on the second floor,

as well as a gym, sauna, and bath in the basement. A recent kitchen remodel was completed to accommodate Jim’s culinary interests.

The garden design draws inspiration from Pattie Dale’s grandmother’s garden in North Carolina,

renowned for its continual summer blooms. Pattie Dale’s experience arranging bouquets from her grandmother’s flowers

influenced the creation of a cutting garden upon their move to Louisville. Initially, they sourced young plants,

but during the COVID pandemic, Pattie Dale began cultivating plants from seeds using a grow light system in the basement.

This approach proved successful and has since become their preferred method.

The Tyes are particularly fond of their compact garden,

which features a wide range of floral varieties.

According to Pattie Dale,”. the garden consistently “punches above its weight”.