How's this for curb appeal?
While few houses are as showy as the two pictured above, San Francisco's temperate climate makes gardening here a delight. In the densely populated areas of the city, gardens are tend to be small, and people creatively figure out ways to garden that suits their space, including along the street.
These people have created spots of spectacular beauty for us all to enjoy as we pass by.
Thank you, neighbors!
Those are absolutely beautiful! I love all the pink flowers. Here in the Central Valley everything is dying with the water restrictions. There's no curb appeal here. Thanks for posting this beauty!!
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
You have a great collection of photos. Each one is beautiful and the various blossoms (except for the geraniums) are ones we don't see in our neck of the woods. Definitely eye candy!
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
I love the photos. Thank you for sharing. Have a good day.
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Wow, there's no way you could grow any of that here in this harsh desert climate! You are very lucky to have all that lush foliage to enjoy!
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Lottie, they are all so pretty and tastefully done. When I walk the streets of San Francisco (allow me to clarify that statement - LOL) with my son and grand-dog, I often find myself stopping for a few moments to truly enjoy the beauty the homes.
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Hello Jennifer Provencio - our cooler climate allows for easier gardening, that's for sure. I've seen some lovely succulent plantings - I'll have to post some of those shots another day.
Not every garden is so showy, Jack Tenold, NMLS 10261 Reverse Mortgage Specialist Washington | Oregon | California - refinance & purchase - these are definitely eye candy.
Hello Gita Bantwal - I'm glad you enjoyed my little virtual garden walk!
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert - every area has something of beauty to offer
Ha! Kathleen Daniels - glad you clarified 
Lottie,
This looks like the Pacific Heights area. We have a friend who lived in the area, and we used to take long walks together down to Union Street for a bite to eat. She would shows all her favorite homes...She had a gorgeous rose garden in the backyard and from there you could see the ocean...A
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Yes, Ron and Alexandra Seigel - Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow. But even simpler places often create beauty along the streets for all to enjoy.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Lottie - OMG what a great selection. If that is all one neighborhood that will certainly make a community of curb appeal for anyone selling.
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Hi Lottie, Thank you for sharing these pictures! They are GORGEOUS!! Have a great weekend!
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
It's a pleasure to share the beauty, Kim Johnson
Grant Schneider the first picture of the bougainvilla covered houses is in Cow Hollow; the others various streets in Pacific Heights. These two neighborhoods are gorgeous, with stately homes, many with bay and Golden Gate Bridge views.
Lottie curb appeal indeed!!
What type of flower or plant is it grown on the house in the first picture?
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Lottie- what a treat for anyone driving or walking by. What is that beautiful tree with the purple flowers?
Hi George Souto - that vine is Bougainvillea; the tree with the purple flower, Kathy Streib is wisteria, pruned into that beautiful tree shape.
Those are gorgeous photos, Lottie Kendall And, they sure do add to the street appeal.
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Hi Toni Weidman - I'm glad you enjoyed the front yard gardens. I'm always discovering new things of beauty walking around San Francisco.
WOW! What beauties.... I thought the first picture was awesomely beautiful but the pictures of the Wisteria bushes were the hands down winners in my book.
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Good morning, Sussie Sutton - there's something about wisteria that makes it a favorite of many (including me.)
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