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Cole-Levenstein
Residence
Beverly Hills, CA
This home in Beverly Hills was remodeled and expanded by the owner
with a large second floor. The pool and terrace in the rear yard
existed before however, I did modify the concrete decking by cutting
it back in some areas to enlarge the garden. The garden has a spectacular
view toward the ocean and canyon and I didn’t want to interfere
with that and kept all the garden plantings low. |
| The Stipa grass and low catmint created a strong border
that is barely 18” high. The concrete pots are rustic and modern
at the same time with Scaevola ‘Blue Wonder’ spilling
over the edges. To the side of the pool area I took all of the existing
roses the owner had collected and arranged a rose garden off the living
room. In the front yard, I planted a native grey grass (Leymus sp.)
under the large existing Canary island Pines and the driveway became
the front lawn with the use of interlocking turf block that allows
cars to drive over the grass without injury. |
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