Planting around the home has value that goes far beyond aesthetics; when done right, it can transform your house. Michelle Pfeiffer's former home in Oahu embodies this truth.
A photo from 2000 shows that waist-high hedgerows and sprouting palms surround the actress's vacation cottage, and two trees in front of the door create the ultimate seclusion. Her design is a masterclass in planting for privacy. While she listed the home for $12.9 million in 2006, experts say there are still many lessons to be learned from the utterly timeless garden surrounding the house.
