Beverly Hills Untamed Garden

In the front yard, flagstone paths connect two seating areas to the driveway and the house entry, while a grove of birch trees and a stacked stone wall ― Colorado moss cobbles and boulders ― add privacy.

An Indonesian daybed, selected by designer Mary Patvaldnieks, adds an international flavor to Sally Robinson’s woodland retreat, while blue star creeper fills spaces between flagstone pavers.

A path leads to an arbor swing and dining table.

A brilliant bicolored canna forms a focal point.

A bridge over a dry creek­bed enhances the garden’s meadow mood.

A serpentine dry-stacked stone wall gives this city front yard a pastoral feel. A mostly green plant palette of grasses and groundcovers keeps the scene peaceful.