Riverside Sunset Calendar Garden

This side-yard pathway gently guides visitors toward breathtaking views of the St. Johns River, framed by a soft, meandering pea gravel trail and thoughtfully arranged beds of native and resilient plants.

The star of this design is the cylindrical raised bed at the path’s end, where a sculptural juniper functions as a living calendar: on a specific date each year, the sun sets precisely over the juniper when viewed from a point between two palms in the front yard, creating a moment of natural alignment and wonder.

Mulched beds with strategically placed accent boulders and textural plantings add rhythm and harmony to the journey. Altogether, this space is a subtle tribute to the power of time, place, and sunlight to transform an everyday stroll into a moment of awe.