A frontyard makeover in Los Feliz designed by Tony Exter

Mature magnolia trees frame the house of Paula and Jay Weaver in Los Feliz. The Weavers’ frontyard was redesigned by Tony Exter in a parterre style.

A poured-concrete recirculating fountain is the centerpiece of the parterre yard.

The fountain in the center of the Weavers’ frontyard creates a soothing sound in the patterned sunken garden.

Succulents add a desert section to the patterned landscape, designed like a miniature version of Versailles.

The plants, pathways and irrigation system are designed to reduce the work needed to maintain the yard.

Slow-growing dwarf olives form a dark-green border to showcase succulents.

Soap aloes create patterns in the Weavers’ yard.

A dwarf Palo Verde tree creates a light-green counterpoint in the Weavers’ garden.

The entryway to the home mixes stucco and brick.