GARDENS
ISSUE: October November 2014
FEATURED CITY: Atlanta
DESIGN BY John Howard, Howard Design Studio
WRITTEN BY Blair Farris
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Emily Followill
The Secret Garden
On a one and a half acre lot in Atlanta’s beautiful Buckhead neighborhood, distin-
guished landscape architect John Howard designed the garden at Greystone to be
distinctly southern, rich in detail and classic in form.
The empty-nest owners wanted a garden in which they could entertain family and
friends, but one that would be low-maintenance and beautiful when viewed from
any part of the home. According to Howard, “They wanted a beautiful retreat
from city life, a place for private enjoyment, as well as entertaining. Their wish
list included a small pool, outdoor dining area, a spot for sunning, seasonal inter-
est, plenty of guest parking and the design for minimal lawn.” Initial constraints,
including sloping terrain and needed privacy from a busy commuter street in the
back, were overcome with retaining walls to create several levels to the garden
separated by three or four steps each and plantings to create privacy.
Read more in the October November 2014 issue
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