Pamela Volante looks onto the diverse landscaping at her Westwood home. The interior designer says, Its a little English garden plus a little desert garden. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Volante purchased this gazebo from a now-defunct catalog for less than $500. She left the trellis structure open, the better to view her garden. The hanging fixture is from Lamps Plus. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
The tail end of an unusual artwork adds an element of surprise to the dense, variegated foliage. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Water spills over the edges of a shimmering fountain set in a tile-lined pool. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
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A circular pattern of brick echoes the shape of the fountain and defines the lounge area, one of Volantes several petite living areas. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Ornate ironwork adds eye-catching architectural detail to the landscape view. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Recycled broken concrete borders a raised bed of echeveria and red-flowering aloe set around a spiky floss silk tree. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Brick steps lead to an informal area at the front of Volantes home. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
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Green, broad-leaved yuccas contrast with maroon phormium, alongside the rosy hue of kangaroo paw, a favorite with hummingbirds. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
An archway marks the entry to Volantes home. She takes pride in her irreverent approach to landscaping, marked by a distinctive sense of color and form. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
