The ape plant, sometimes called “elephant’s ear,” is a cousin to the native Hawaiian taro plant.

Large plants provide afternoon shade as well as privacy.

Certain plants were set up near the ocean to slow the winds down, including autograph trees, wax ficus and akia plants, spider lilies and naupaka. These are hardy coastal plants that thrive in a beachside setting.

Delicate tropical plants were placed along the sides of the home, where they are more protected from the elements. Here, Dewald planted white bird of paradise, gardenia, red and green tis and varieties of heliconia, ginger and ferns, most of which can be cut and used for attractive flower arrangements.
The end result is a clean, eye-catching outdoor oasis that satisfies the needs and wants of the homeowner – and a landscape that is suitably environment-friendly.

“The most green aspect here is that we didn’t do a lot of hard concrete,” says Dewald. “The entryway uses Nature Stone, and even the side walkways are stone, river rock and gravel. We took a very natural and organic approach.”   


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