Leonardo da Vinci said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." This garden beautifully exemplifies this concept by aligning with the home's contemporary architecture resulting in a sophisticated design. 

From the driveway, concrete step pads with crushed gavel in the joints lead guests to the home's entrance. Lining this walkway is a flowerbed with France Mason Dwarf Abelia, White Autumn Sage, and Berkely Sedge. This particular Abelia has a compact growth habit and is ideal for border plants or a low hedge. Berkely Sedge is a hardy perennial and can tolerate full sun to full shade. It is often used for erosion control, along pathways, and near pools. With its long blooming period, Autumn Sage is a source of food for hummingbirds and butterflies.  

As the walkway continues, one encounters a mass planting of Berkely Sedge. Planting en masse significantly impacts the landscape by creating a visually striking, unified appearance enhancing color, texture, and harmony within the garden. The walkway progresses alongside a four foot concrete wall. The wall divides the public garden to a more secluded courtyard. On either side of the wall there is an en masse planting of Dwarf Hameln ornamental grass, adding texture and movement to the garden. Dwarf Hameln has white bottlebrush-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer and last into fall. Its pale green leaves turn golden brown in the fall and transform to light beige in the winter. 

Four Sweet Gum trees are located in each corner of the courtyard. Deciduous Sweet Gums are low maintenance and wildlife-friendly. In the autumn, these trees show off as their leaves turn fiery shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple. Within the courtyard is a delightful niche showcasing a Coral Bark Japanese Maple. This small tree has brilliant red coral bark on its young branches. It is surrounded by Everillo Japanese Sedge. Winds chimes in this space with a soothing and relaxing soundtrack and windows in the niche bring the tranquil garden to the indoors.

The homeowners wish to credit Aimee Daniel, Landscape Architect, with the garden design and Trent Cantrell with Red Sun Landscaping for the installation.