At Oakmont, the garden begins at the street and unfolds gradually toward the residence, where a magnificent specimen crape myrtle anchors the arrival.

Its broad canopy became the foundation for the planting design, sheltering Endless Summer hydrangeas and shade-loving dwarf mondo grass from the intensity of the Florida sun. An Alabama Blue flagstone walk, softened with mondo grass between the joints, leads guests beneath the canopy toward the front door.

Throughout the property, layers of Limelight hydrangeas, Encore azaleas, agapanthus, camellias, perennials, and seasonal flowers create an ever-changing rhythm of bloom. In the rear garden, River Birch and Little Gem magnolias rise above abundant hydrangeas and Farfugium, while Alabama Beauty sasanqua camellias are intended to mature into a flowering canopy.

Oakmont was designed as a true four-season garden, continually marking the passage of time through color, texture, shade, and bloom.