The owner of this garden traces her love of potted plants to childhood summers watering her grandmother’s red geraniums and pruning tomatoes on her brick patio. After twenty years of apartment living in New York City, she embraced the opportunity to garden with exuberance. At first, the focus was simply on adding plants, weaving new introductions among those already in place. Before long, however, it became clear that the expanse of patio pavers offered untapped possibilities. What began as the removal of five pavers to create planting pockets proved so satisfying that five became fifteen, and fifteen became fifty. Originally, the center of the garden was intended for a tree. Instead, the owner discovered a sculptural vessel that now serves as a birdbath and focal point. Nearby, espaliered apple trees representing five varieties were planted, along with a young euonymus hedge whose finely textured foliage recalls both boxwood and holly. A coral bark Japanese maple in the far left corner reflects a clever solution to an unwanted view. Rather than planting a large tree that might block a neighbor’s outlook, the owner chose a striking specimen whose shape and color naturally draw the eye. Exit the garden past potted viburnums and a new rose arbor. A beautiful coastal view to your right is at the corner of Hancox and Omega Streets. - contributed by Anna Bell McLanahan