Landscape elements were chosen to accentuate architectural features and meld with the surrounding meadow grasses. The low-maintenance plan incorporates hardy, drought-tolerant species.

A lush lawn of Kentucky bluegrass, surrounded by beds of ornamental grasses and evergreens, greets visitors.

Formal, walled gardens of grasses flank the boardwalk-style front entrance. Shades of green and gold pop against the muted grey tones of composite decking and Utah limestone.

Custom-crafted planters flank the home's formal front entrance. The handiwork of carpenter David Brown, the pillars, trimmed in decorative nailheads, bring some bling to the front porch.