Garden Tour San Antonio Style: Xeric Garden

This week I'm posting gardens from The San Antonio Herb Society Garden Tour.   The last garden Ragna and I toured was the "Xeric Garden" in the far north suburbs.

The view from the street with Blackfoot Daisy, bush germander, and native ornamental grasses (possibly Lindheimer's Muhly).  The euphorbia surprised since the sun kills mine.  We didn't get a plant list at this stop so some guessing is involved.

Zoysia lawn, in excellent shape, surrounded by beds of drought tolerant plants.

Walking the Walk: Museum Reach

Most visitors to San Antonio have seen the downtown section of the Riverwalk with all the restaurants and bars.  While that's a beautiful and fun spot, my favorite for walking is the Museum Reach to the north.

Also called the Urban Section, it was designed by local firm Ford, Powell & Carson.  Landscaping and public art were considered from the beginning of the planning process.  The result is an urban walking trail that integrates beautifully with its surroundings.
 
Opened in 2009, it's a great place to enjoy the river in a less crowded, more natural setting.  An important plus is that you can begin your walk at the beautiful Pearl Brewery complex where parking is plentiful and free.  I previously posted about The Pearl when I attended The Herb Market in October.  I recently stopped in to enjoy a walk and see how the drought had affected the plantings.

Starting in the parking lot, the great landscaping is worth taking in