A before shot of the home.

Aloe striata adds vibrancy.

The verticality of this grouping of pink aloe striata, yellow kangaroo paws, and Dasylirion longissimum (Mexican grass tree) shows Suzy's keen eye for composition.

Painter Suzy, who is a pro with both her brush and spade.

Brilliant bougainvllea.

With its dramatic fireplace and beamed ceiling, the back veranda is ideal for entertaining.

Shaded by a melaleuca tree, the bench was created out of rock left from the home's construction. It's part of a restful vignette that hints at the couple's love of Southwestern touches, including rock slabs from Mexico in the garden and Western art inside the home.

Party-friendly, this covered area has a coffee table made from a Mexican door. It's cozy here even when it's raining.

Cotyledon blossoms.

Suzy finds painting and gardening have much in common; fellow artists gather weekly at her home.

Work in progress.

A pleasing grouping.

Down the garden path.

Wonderful texture.