Faced with moss rock, a raised bed hugs the far end of Ponciroli's backyard. The bed steps down gradually, allowing the tallest section of the wall to be an inviting focal point.
A meandering path encircles a central planting island. Crunchy pea gravel gives the path texture, and Boral bricks in Savannah Brown are designed to slow the journey.
A Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica) is perfect for shading a small garden, thanks to its pleasing structure, moderate size and willingness to coexist with understory plants.
Most of the plants ― including coral-flowered “Top Notch” rose and sunset hyssop, greenish “Autumn Joy” sedum and pink penstemon ― are no-fuss, low-water types.
