Contemporary Garden

Plants in front of fence and concrete planters

Whimsical. The human hand is everywhere in this garden, from the clipped boxwood balls to the perfect espaliers that form the backdrop. Yet its lack of symmetry means that it has a lot of movement and interest. The space is neat and controlled, and yet, due to the apparent whimsical placement of the boxwood spheres and their subtle variation in size, it is also soft and relaxing. A good advertisement for embracing asymmetry, this garden offers a modern take on the more rigid formal style.