When I first stepped into this garden, it felt heavy. The ground was choked with sprawling jade, the agaves had grown long and leggy, and ivy scars clung to the stone arches of the carport. The plants weren’t thriving so much as lingering, crowding out the spirit of the place.

Transforming it was no simple task. The site itself is as challenging as it is beautiful—steep slopes and exposed bedrock, all surrounding a sensitive piece of historical architecture. Every move had to be deliberate, balancing structural necessity with respect for the Lloyd Wright house and its details. The team at Liliput brought immense skill and care to that process, working with patience and precision to make the garden not only possible, but special.

Now, the garden feels like it’s breathing again. The palette is dry but lush, made of plants that surprise you with how effortlessly they thrive in the heat of Laurel Canyon. Whimsical characters emerge—each with their own shape and texture—yet together they form a landscape that is bold, restrained, and cohesive.

The garden doesn’t shout. It holds back just enough to let the house remain the centerpiece, framing it with quiet drama. What once felt tangled and overgrown now feels layered, alive, and unexpectedly abundant—a place where restraint and wildness find their balance.