Doreen Kushner

The front yard includes a small lawn with a curving border. Beyond the border are thousands of jade cuttings of various shades of red; yellow and green, three types of mature palm trees, succulents and cacti of diverse colors and textures, asparagus ferns, sticks on fire, variegated shrubs, and other water-friendly plants.

In the back, there is no grass. Instead, you will find a succulent paradise. There are two seating areas upon river rock which are bounded by a wandering flagstone path extending to the side of the house and the rear of the yard. There are treasure boxes and ribbons of succulents, each telling its own story.

At the base of a mature fichus is a large octopus rendering using jade cuttings against a background of varying stones. Geometric designs with stone decorate the open spaces. Finally, treasures from my attic dot the yard, adding areas of interest everywhere.