This is how a boring and barren entryway became a lush garden

Designer James Walkinshaw of Xanthe White Design transformed a barren Pt Chevalier entryway into a lush, modern garden without expensive renovations. The design breaks the space into a series of garden ‘rooms’ using a contemporary black steel pergola.

By reducing the driveway and adding built-in seating, the project creates multiple outdoor living spaces. A planting scheme of fresh greens, whites, and Japanese maples provides year-round texture and beautiful seasonal interest for this functional family garden.