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Picturesque Landscapes: Drought-Tolerant Plants Complete Hilltop Landscape

Colorado moss rock boulders paired with South African aloe plants create a natural sculpture in this Bel Air hilltop landscape. Ornamental grasses, kangaroo paw plants, eucalyptus trees and succulents round out the drought-tolerant design, and a stacked-stone fire pit provides a cozy spot from which to enjoy a view of the Santa Monica mountains.

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Photo: Jack Coyier Photography, Lisa Romerein Photography. From: Lisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture.

Boulders, Aloes Form Natural Sculpture

By pairing Colorado moss rock boulders with South African aloe plants, landscape architect Lisa Gimmy essentially created an all-natural, 3D sculpture. Lush green grass highlights the design on all sides. Credits: Architecture: John Corry; Landscape Contractor: Steven Z. Volski + Associates

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Photo: Jack Coyier Photography, Lisa Romerein Photography. From: Lisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture.

Views of Santa Monica Mountains

Clusters of kangaroo paw plants and ornamental grasses fill the garden with seasonal colors. Thanks to their short stature, these plants also allow the owners to enjoy views of the Santa Monica mountains. Credits: Architecture: John Corry; Landscape Contractor: Steven Z. Volski + Associates

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Photo: Jack Coyier Photography, Lisa Romerein Photography. From: Lisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture.

Ornamental Grasses Soften Modern Exterior

When set against the home's modern exterior, those South African aloe plants become even more visually striking. Ornamental grasses offer additional color and soften the setting. Credits: Architecture: John Corry; Landscape Contractor: Steven Z. Volski + Associates

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Photo: Jack Coyier Photography, Lisa Romerein Photography. From: Lisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture.

Path Lined With Ornamental Grasses

With ornamental grasses and aloe plants on either side of the path, the owners always have something lovely to admire on their strolls through the garden. Credits: Architecture: John Corry; Landscape Contractor: Steven Z. Volski + Associates

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