The New Garden

Using maybe 5 to 13 different plants they manage to achieve outdoor greatness. From the standard stately english gardens to rivaling contemporary masterpieces. New designers have taken on regular landscapes and turned them into a must have home accessories.

In a musician's yard in Malibu, Calif. designed by Mia Lehrer of Los Angeles.

Photo: Wall street Journal

I love this lawn. It's a bit more contemporary than most. I favor a more traditional lawn but this is no less fabulous. It's making an equally stylish statement to the home it surrounds. It makes a delightful difference to the curb appeal.