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Ellie Stathaki

Landscape designer John Sharp explains how, when it comes to gardens, ‘manicured is never it’

Palm springs garden by john sharp and modernist architecture.

Landscape designer John Sharp's gardens float in the realm between the wild and the ethereal. His namesake Los Angeles practice enjoys telling ‘botanical stories’ through its work – which, right now, wraps the homes of many of the great and the good of California. Studio John Sharp has been behind the lush, native landscaping that frames and complements the works of iconic architects such as John Lautner (hello, Garcia House) and Richard Neutra (Hailey House's gardens are in his portfolio); while the designer has created garden paradises for Hollywood stars, such as actresses Hilary Duff, Sophia Bush, and Zoey Deutch. Organic nature, and a sense of wonder, exploration and discovery are key themes in his work. We caught up with him, to find out more about his approach.

John Lautner's Garcia House (Image credit: Landscape design: Studio John Sharp, photography: Sean Hazen)
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