A fastigiate European Hornbeam hedge surrounds a gravel courtyard as a gesture to this French Eclectic style home. The simple parterre garden in the corner has a path that leads to the pool and rear yard. Prior to shearing, the hedge is very loose and soft.

The courtyard has a set of wood gates that can be closed to make the courtyard more of a garden space in the Summer months. These stucco walls were extended from the house to make the landscape respond and respect the wonderful architectural character and integrity of the home.

Set below the lap pool, a tennis court is situated at the lowest point of the land. Retaining walls were designed to allow for tennis equipment storage, this stairway to the court and for the foundation for a hobby greenhouse. This court is completely hidden from the main rear yard and gardens.

The rear yard has a square panel of lawn with a perimeter steel edged gravel path that helps to organize the garden in spite of a diagonal grade change that extends through the property. A greenhouse anchors one corner and serves as the terminus of a mixed border garden. Plants are moved outside...