In the Shadehouse Mangroves Misc. Within a very small space, you can create a grotto, a hidden, subterranean landscaping feature. With a backhoe and a couple of bobcats, the hardscape was formed. A broad sheet of water will tumble over the cliff at left. Elevation changes produce dramatic effects in landscaping.
Terraces create points of interest.
There are ledges to scramble up and sit on and dream. Entrance to the grotto, with rock carving at left. Keystone path along the top through the coconuts. This next series of photos was taken 6 months after the ones above. We used crushed shell as the base for the walkways.