Congratulations to James and Mattie Brown for being selected as our December 2025 Yard of the Month.
The Browns have lived in their home on West Audrey Drive for 52 years and, in that time, have consistently cared for the home and yard. In fact, some of the decorative shrubs they planted near the house when they moved in are still thriving today.
Now retired, the couple has plenty of time to work in the yard, although Mattie credits her husband, James, with performing all the yardwork. James estimates he spends about four hours per day maintaining the yard.
Fronting the house is a lush green lawn that has been meticulously mowed and edged. Decorative plants and flowers fill bricked-in beds around the mailbox and homes. The yard includes lots of decorative shrubs and grasses like sago palm, Japanese boxwood, amaryllis and liriope, whose rich green tones contrast nicely with the red brick home.
James and Mattie Brown, thank you for such wonderful care of your yard over the past five decades and congratulations on being selected as our December 2025 Yard of the Month.
ABOUT YARD OF THE MONTH:
The City of Fort Walton Beach's "Yard of the Month" program recognizes city residents who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property and help contribute to the overall appearance of our community.
A city resident may nominate any yard in the Fort Walton Beach city limits, including their own yard. All award winners receive an official "Yard of the Month" sign to be placed on their property. "Yard of the Month" winners must be willing to have photos taken and will be recognized on the City of Fort Walton Beach website and social media pages.
Learn more at fwb.org/yardofthemonth