The Ladybug Garden Club and The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs has chosen to honor two "Gardens of the Month" in July.

The Beautification committee of the Ladybug Garden Club is (l-r) Lisa Marcum, Angela Beumer, Isabel, Cindy McCallister and David Culbertson.

The inviting gardens of Isabel and David Culbertson on North Broadway welcomes you with the scent of roses, gardenias, phlox and much more. The gardens have many colors of perennials, with vegetables, and shade trees to add to the setting. Isabel selects her plants locally and has 75 containers brimming with excellent blooms. She has incorporated a special pool area, bird houses and a blue bottle tree in the gardens. The gazebo in the corner adds interest and Isabel stated the top came from the Methodist Church in Greenville that the Culbertson's were able to purchase.

The Ladybug Beautification committee (l-r) Cindy McCallister, Eric and Cheryl Hughes, Lisa Marcum and Angela Beumer.

The corner gardens of Cheryl and Eric Hughes on Wayne Avenue adds a brilliant touch to all passing by with early spring iris, lots of perennials, annuals, containers, and shrubs. Cheryl loves to hear people comment on the their enjoyment of the gardens. She has 68 mixed containers she developed when she purchases plants locally and beyond. Welcoming butterflies to their gardens are white lantana, rose of sharon, periwinkle, along with many perennials and perfect zinnias and other annuals. Everyone likes a quiet moment to relax and you got that feeling walking up to their cozy deck with a hot tub surrounded by lots of containers and plants.

Both gardens are truly a work of art.