3622 Clay Street

Kristen Hodek

When Mother Nature gives you awesome fall weather with no frost, you sneak in an October Garden of the Month winner.

has been busy updating both her house and yard at 3622 Clay St. since moving in four years ago. The new roof, shutters and painted brick exterior are complemented by fresh landscaping that includes deer-resistant boxwoods and many flowering annuals for color, including impatiens, lantana and salvia.

The painted garden posts in the backyard are the creative work of her mom, a retired art teacher. A funky birdhouse has been home to a flying squirrel and a little opossum (separate residencies, of course).

Congratulations to Kristen, who grew up just around the corner from her current home and is now creating her own curb appeal. Allouez Beautification Committee is also lucky to count her among our volunteer weeders of the pots and beds on Webster Avenue and Riverside Drive.