Following an architectural expansion of this home in the Tarrytown neighborhood of west Austin by Brian Dillard Architecture, Eden Garden Design designed and built the landscape experience. This included introducing custom steel privacy screens, custom cut lueders limestone walkways, steel edging, dramatic outdoor lighting, and a small lawn area for two dogs.

The clients were drawn to a formal aesthetic as well as low-water, succulent plantings. The botanical design blended low-maintenance, native and adapted plant materials with more traditional formal plants like Wintergreen boxwoods, as well as a modern palette of succulents, agaves, and cacti. Protected site conditions allowed for the use of marginally cold hardy succulents like the pedilanthus Lady's slipper. 'Falling Waters' bald cypress and clumping bamboo complemented the existing Asian elements of the garden. Due to its pet- and eco-friendly qualities, a high-end synthetic turf was selected for the canine play areas.

“We worked with Sarah and Amy on an extensive outdoor project, and we are thrilled with the results. It looked great when it was first installed and looks even better now two years later as everything has grown in. All of the hardscape is still perfect and the plants they recommended are still thriving. I was adamant about not wanting the traditional 'xeriscaping' that is all over Austin. I showed them my extensive Pinterest outdoor page and they really listened and told me what wouldn't work in our harsh climate and why. They took my ideas/likes and created a very unique look. People are always stopping by our house and taking pictures and asking about the unique plants/flowers that were used. Also, they finished the project in the time frame and budget they proposed. There were no hidden surprises, and they are great communicators. They were personally at the site when much of the work was done. Highly recommend!”