Desiring a departure from conventional Florida landscape design, the Client requested a Japanese garden landscape with ample space for outdoor entertaining, as well as a garden waterfall and pool design.
Located on an island between the Atlantic Ocean and Jupiter Inlet, this Japanese garden design utilizes native plants and light-colored boulders to harmonize with the sub-tropical setting.
Integrating elements of a Japanese garden with the physical demands of Florida landscape design required selecting salt and wind tolerant plants, as well as special pruning techniques to give such plants the distinctive subtlety and character of a Japanese garden.
Landscape design for the rear - and main entertaining space of the home - included a naturalistic garden waterfall, spa and zero-edge pool to blend with the Japanese garden surrounding the home. Mica slate masonry provides sophisticated patio treatment. A fire pit offers a place to congregate, and an intimate sitting area with Japanese water basin is accessible from the master bedroom.
