The Jefferson Garden Club has made its selection for Yard of the Month for June.

Retired couple, Mike and Sherry Palmer at 500 South Elm Street, were tabbed for the prestigious honor. Their corner garden features spring peonies, summer daylilies and autumn sedums. It also has a variety of ornamental grasses to fill in the space. Additionally, after buying their home in 2008, Mike added a railing to the second story of their home with architectural features that highlighted the historic structure.

The back patio was constructed with 1,600 original bricks that were from another project that was torn down. They spent months chipping off old mortar for a cleaner surface. Mike is a member of the Jefferson Matters Design Team, following his retirement as Jefferson City Administrator last year.