Dream Garden

What Makes It Work

The space is bordered on three sides by the house or a trimmed ficus hedge, lending the appearance of a true outdoor room. Modern furnishings establish a setting of chic sophistication.

To keep the landscape consistent with a modern scheme, plant a mixture of grasses for their color varieties and graphic appeal. They're also usually drought tolerant, so upkeep is minimal.

–Lydia Somerville, Senior Editor