Photos: Bel-Air turf transformation

Garden designer Naomi Sanders dramatically transformed an uninspired, Bel Air lawn into a drought tolderant, lush garden. Her guiding principle: privacy and depth.

The new drought tolerant garden of Amy Lippman and Rodman Flender extends the footprint of the Spanish home.  (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

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A pepper tree breaks up the yard and creates privacy between the main house and the guest house.

A pepper tree breaks up the yard and creates privacy between the main house and the guest house.  (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

Agave Blue Glow, dwarf olive, Madagascar jasmine and potted plants frame the new patio overlooking the backyard.

Agave Blue Glow, dwarf olive, Madagascar jasmine and potted plants frame the new patio overlooking the backyard.  (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

Bel Air turf transformation

The lower terrace shade garden adjacent to the pool.

  (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)