Greenery Round the Neighbourhood

I have a theory that most of the greenery in the city of Philadelphia is put together by the retired community. They have the time, they've most likely travelled around and gotten tons of ideas, and they are more likely to own their backyard space than those of us who are still paying off our student loans.


Case in point: this lattice work in Society Hill. Who has the time or the patience to put something like this together? Someone dedicated, that's who. 

Also spotted was this pear tree. The wee branches had been arranged and fastened to the wall to make this design.

All of this greenery just added to the ambiance of Lawrence Court. Window boxes overflowing with colorful flowers and small shrubbery give off the air of a smaller Pennsylvania town instead of the city. I'm sure all the trees really help to drown out the noise of the city buses and traffic. Walking around this area, I was amazed at how quiet and peaceful it was. 

(Lawrence Court: where we found the pear tree)

(wee parking lot outside the Jewish Synagogue)