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The Green Cherry gardens, many of which are in the Napa area, all seem to feature whimsical touches and unexpected design principles. One wine-themed garden has a border made out of the bottoms of bottles and a lovely curved bench constructed from wine barrels. In another courtyard, a giant giraffe's head emerges from the side of a cabana. Garden beds surrounding a super-modern house are laid out in a checkerboard pattern (third photo above); the varied textures and heights of the plants enhance and interrupt the pattern, creating a beautiful tension between the structured layout and the organic forms.

If you're still working on sprucing up your garden space as Outdoor Month winds to a close, check out the Emmanuel Donval's portfolio for some eye candy. Maybe the photos will inspire a weekend project!

(Images: Flora Grubb; Green Cherry)