Size: 1 acre
Type: Single-Family Residencial Landscape
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The simple planting geometry and plant palette of this garden are a result of the client’s wish for a landscape of minimum maintenance and large expand gathering lawn spaces. Beds of flowering pink Muhlenbergia grass and white Miscanthus grass shape the lawn areas while clusters of mature, new and existing, coconut palm trees create a shading canopy. The coconut palms make for perfect balance of light and shadow to allow outdoor living under the endless Florida sky. The presence of river and pool water complements the beauty of the outdoors and helps form cooling breezes that ease the summer heat. Two courtyards and a large planter, formed by the architecture, create a direct connection between building and nature. They are simply blanketed with lilies, mondo grass and white pebbles following the inspiration of the minimal architecture of renowned Florida architect Max Strang. Young Parkinsonia trees were planted in these same areas to provide summer and fall color. The front entry and vehicular areas are made of large concrete pads that are woven by lines and blankets of grass reminiscent of the entertaining areas.
Landscape Design: Mauricio Del Valle Design
Architecture: Strang Design
Landscape Installation: Dias Landscapes
Photography: MDVD