Synergy by the yard

Today’s upscale landscape schemes are not about choosing plants that have received high marks from garden centers, making the yard look pretty and calling it good.

High-end designers are creating spaces that are extensions of the home and also reflect the values and lifestyles of their clients. They are creating showcases that highlight the architectural features of the home and the structural features of the property itself, which often comes with a spectacular view that gets incorporated into the overall scheme.

Add water features and sculptural fire pits, and the result is remarkable.

“I tell my clients to expect a budget of 15…