The clients’ preferences for unique plants, a touch of whimsy, family enjoyment & entertaining, and artistic taste infuse the garden with personality and spirit. The steep site unveils rich garden vignettes elegantly integrated through carefully crafted stone walls, stone paths, and abundant plantings. In this garden, one can decide between a game of bocce ball, shooting baskets in the sports court, crafting handiworks in the studio workshop, sipping drinks while seated on a cool stone bench nestled in orange and purple flowers, dipping below to the cutting and vegetable garden to find a fresh sweet tomato, or simply disappearing up the shady birch walk amongst maples, ferns, and more uncommon plant treasures. This Piedmont residence was selected by the City of Piedmont Planning Commission to receive the 2009 Design Award as the Best Remodel and Landscape. Landscape Architect: David Thorne Landscape Architect Architect: Bill Holland Landscape Contractor: Cleary Brothers Photography: David Thorne Landscape Architect