"Tear out the Palms"

Yesterday we met and heard the ideas of three landscapers. One was a landscape architect, one was a designer who owned the landscape company, and one was a designer who does interiors and exteriors. It was very interesting,as we have never done something on such a big scale before. The two designers saw visions of a desert scene with boulders, rocks, interesting plants and palms, and Howard's wish, a rugged cascading waterfall into the pool. The architect said the yard didn't go with the house. His vision included "hardscape," and included a seating area with a firepit so we could sit outside on winter nights and look at the stars, an outside kitchen, and stones, rocks and water "installation" that had a southwestern or Tuscan flair to coordinate with the house. Well, they will submit their proposals, and we will see. One good thing to come out of it is that I really liked the man who is also an interior designer. I think we can work together on the furnishings.
All in all, it will take time, because all this can be done in phases. We are indeed fortunate!!!!!