06/03/2026
Congratulations to our June "Garden of the Month" award winner, Richard Rorrer, of 361 Grant Drive, Hanover.
When Richard and his wife, Deb, purchased this home 31 years ago, none of what we see now was there. Even though he had no experience with gardening growing up, the gardens they inherited were not his style, so he decided to gut them and began creating what we see today...a brave undertaking! He read, watched videos, and watched landscapers he would hire to learn pointers. Then off he went on the journey of thirty years of work, making mistakes and learning along the way, as we all do! He even planned a beautiful brick sidewalk and brick highlights in his driveway to make the area look even more special.
Each year a little more was done, and they continue to add to it to this day. Retirement presented him with even more time to spend in his gardens, and as he says, he then "really began to dig into it!" He is the chief gardener, but Deb does get involved helping to pick colors for the planters and being the willing observer to guide him for exact placement--"a little to the left, move it there, etc." That's clearly a demanding job because when you see this landscaping, you know that Richard is a true perfectionist. There isn't a leaf or blade of grass that escapes his watchful eye! Everything is always at its best. He has received several offers asking him to trim other gardeners' shrubs (this author included!) Even his spotless garage has everything lined up and hanging perfectly.
His obsession is our enjoyment! If you drive by and see him outside tweaking this or that, you'll know he's where he wants to be--making his grounds perfect for those of us who pass by.
Thank you, Richard, for beautifying your corner of the neighborhood for all to enjoy!
