Business Yard of the Month named by Master Gardeners

Sunbay Resort, 4810 Central Ave., has been named the May Business Yard of the Month by Garland County Master Gardeners.

“As you drive into the front of the property, you are greeted with a row of knock out roses and pansies bordering Central Avenue. Throughout the front parking lot, there are various areas of large azaleas that, when in bloom, add an array of color to the entire area. You will, also, note there are various trees scattered throughout the parking lot. Yucca plants and Majesty Palms add to the landscaping in the parking area. The walkway into the reception area is lined with various potted plants,” the Master Gardeners said in a news release.

“A unique water feature brings recycled water from the lake into a waterfall that leads through an area with cypress knees and goes into a poi pond where you will see 38 poi fish that have been raised in this pond since they were babies. The waterfall area is surrounded with Majesty Palms, Elephant Ears, hibiscus, and Canna Lilies. The head groundskeeper, Shelly Germany, is assisted by Ken Germany, George Barnes and Dakota Rogers,” it said.

“Congratulations to Sunbay Resort as the May Business Yard winner.”

Submitted photo ■ Front, from left, are Donny Allison, general manager, Kristen Mangham, marketing director, Garvan Woodland Gardens, and Shelly Germany, head groundskeeper; middle, from left, are George Barnes and Ken Germany, groundskeepers; and back, from left, are Dakota Rogers, groundskeeper, Judy Williams, manager, and Master Gardeners Jennetta Sanders, Stephanie Ballard and Judy Fields. Not pictured is Carolyn Davis, Master Gardener.