Garden glory

“It contains indoor and outdoor pools, a koi pond, a greenhouse and expansive views of an adjacent golf course, but what I enjoy most are the mature plants and trees."

“My garden has been in my family for 60 years, and I’ve been actively working in it since the ’70s,” says Colonia homeowner Jeffrey Zirpolo. “It contains indoor and outdoor pools, a koi pond, a greenhouse and expansive views of an adjacent golf course, but what I enjoy most are the mature plants and trees. I have several 40-foot–tall metasequoias that I planted 35 years ago, and a weeping beech dating back to 1958. It’s incredible that they’re so old yet thriving!”

Tip: “Don’t get too focused on creating a perfectly manicured garden. Instead, let nature take its course. For instance, my viburnums have reproduced and spread throughout the garden, with some growing as tall as 10 feet. They’re beautiful and they help shield me from the busy road outside my home.”