Instead of pillars in your driveway . . . try something a little more dramatic

I love driving through neighborhoods and seeing how people mark their entrances or driveways that lead to their houses.

Features to let visitors and gawkers know where you live often include pillars.

But how many times do you see something like this?

My neighbor found this Grand Dog at a local salvage shop. He was brought from an estate in Charlottesville. The forsythia, phlox and pear blossoms give him a colorful background, while the elevated perch gives him a good view at any visitor who may drop by.

Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.