Landscaping and views awe visitors on Country Garden Tour

An arch and lush landscaping enhance the view from the infinity pool at one of the homes on the AAUW's Country Garden Tour on May 7. A second arch leads to a sitting area in front of the outdoor fireplace. Christine Rinaldi photos (An arch and lush landscaping enhance the view from the infinity pool at one of the homes on the AAUW's Country Garden Tour on May 7. A second arch leads to a sitting area in front of the outdoor fireplace. Christine Rinaldi photos)

Yard art was available for purchase at the Palomares House at the start of the tour. Creator of the yard art, left, Patti Humphreys visits with AAUW member Chris Young.

From left, Krissy Brown and her mom, Ann Brown, plan their day with neighbor and friend Regina Frey. All three of the ladies purchased their hats from the hats available for sale at the start of the tour at the Palomares House.

An example of the creative garden art offered for sale by Patti Humphreys, a Bonsall artist, at Palomares House where the tour began. Proceeds of the garden tour go to educational programs for girls and women.

Colorful yard art is found at one of the homes included in the Country Garden Tour. A mix of petunias and ivy were used to add color and interesting texture to this piece.

A comfortable seating area is used to extend the living space and interest to a small yard making the area feel very inviting.

A relaxing rock waterfall greets guests as they approach the entry of one of the homes in Fallbrook included in the Country Garden Tour.

A mix of traditional plants, avocado trees and succulents provide for a very interesting area along the driveway at one of the homes included in the Country Garden Tour.

Home owner and succulent expert Jeanne Meadows talks with Marianne Lietzke and Tracy Miller about the planning and creation of the infinity pool area in the front of her home.