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The gardener’s gardens
Karla and David Blinn moved to the area a year ago from an oceanfront
home in San Diego, California. David, a retired attorney and
part-time painter, now spends his days surrounded by the living
canvas that comprises his gardens.
The Blinns hired Tim Clark of Clark Carolina Construction to complete
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the structure that they
purchased in foreclosure.
Working with Tony Parker of
Classic Landscapes to design
the gardens, Karla says, “was
like dealing with another
artist.”
Parker personally spent
more than13 hours studying
the topography, identifying the
problems of the sloped site and
sketching a solution. By the
time he finished, Parker had
created a plan for the garden
that elegantly set the stage for
the drama that was to unfold
in three independent and functional
outdoor garden rooms.
outdoor spaces