Peachy the Magazine September 2013 | Page 38

Casual suppers are frequently served on the terrace by the pool. The raised planter beyond provides eye-level, seasonal interest year round. Caladiums and impatiens brighten this shady spot. Furnishings are functional and flexible to accommodate the family on a daily basis, but easily expand for larger parties. The handmade signature blue bench at the rear of the yard references the gardens at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington D.C. The bench is classic, but whimsical lending the garden a bit of playfulness. The garden was meant to look mature and fit in with the neighborhood at its installation, but as all gardens are 38 PEACHY never really finished, with patience there will be amendments and changes along the way that provide a wonderful reward. n Garden Design: Laurie Durden Landscape Contractor: The Morgan Landscape Group Contractor: Salins Group B & B Pools Pool Contractor: