Salvias are one of the largest and showiest groups of flowering perennials there are. I sometimes forget about this Mexican bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)...

When I returned this client I thought I had the wrong number. I heard, “You have reached….Mr. Magic.” A schoolteacher who in his spare time does talent shows . . .

These clients’ first questions were, “How do I get a better lawn in my front yard.” We put our heads together and had a lot of discussions and I drew a basic concept plan.

When I started walking this garden space with this terrific client I saw how fabulous the terrace and porch areas looked. They had done a beautiful job on their own!

It is always fun to be able to get some before shots. These clients had a wide-open palette to design. We started with the hardscapes ...