Participation from all members of the family is an integral part of the design
and implementation stages of the project.
What began as a simple desire to grow a few flowers has blossomed into a way of
viewing and creating a private world of peace and reflection.
Working with Zen Aesthetics has indeed increased the flower production of my garden,
but even more so, it has helped me to alter the landscape surrounding my home as well as
the landscape of my mind.
I look out my front yard and see the possibilities of a welcoming walkway. I look out onto
my back yard and see a gathering place for friends and family as well as a place for quiet
reflection.
Working from the outside in, Zen Aesthetics has shown me how to organize and de-
clutter physically, mentally and spiritually. A desire for some “soft” landscaping work
has metamorphosed into some “hard” landscaping work outside my home and inside my
heart.
-- Ms. Sheena C., Zen Aesthetics client since 2003
candles and raised herb garden. It will be a fine place to relax and talk with friends.
(The variegated hostas were transplanted to the northern side of the house.)
The middle photo reflects the clients desire to have a deck for entertaining that has a "bistro" feel.
In the right photo, the location of the fire bowl will be replaced with a chess board designed specifically for this
project. The chess pieces have been inspired by Sheena's desire to infuse her culture into the project.
well-established and overgrown areas in the back yard.
New mulch and a edging were put into place around this 15 ft. Evergreen. The evergreen was trimmed three feet above
the mulch to be able to show off future plantings and planned lighting. The lighting will focus up into the tree and will
lighten the corner increasing security.
The right photo illustrates how easily weeds take root around some recently transplanted hostas. Day lillies will be
planted after a good weeding is performed. Landscape edging will be used to retain soil and prevent grass from
growing into the 6-inch raised flower bed.
The entire project utilizes Cypress much will be used in all of the newly designed flower beds, complete with soaker
hoses. The mulch will help retain the water which, in turn, keeps new and transplanted plantings healthy.
As he grows, the needs of the family will change.
This is evident in the back yard where the swing area will be turned
into a bed of day lillies, climbing roses and new trellis.
Mahdi is in the photo to the left.
The right photo is his swing area.
