The front yard garden resembles a wildflower meadow, with both planted and “volunteers” popping up in a whimsical manner. It was designed by Sarah Herman Landscape Design and installed a few years ago. It requires very little water and a minimal amount of trimming after bloom.
The back garden is a mixture of mature shrubs, trees, vegetables, and plants that thrive with a minimum of water and maintenance. The sprinklers are set for twice a week, about six minutes each time and turned off during the rains. Rain barrel water capture, edible plantings and regular composting are a testament to the homeowner’s commitment to living lightly on the planet.
This is one of the oldest homes in Mar Vista - the house was built in 1907. After World War II, it was purchased by Rosemarie Valaire - a director of the Westside Ballet of Santa Monica, Calif., and a former dancer with the Royal Ballet of England. They raised three children here, and subdivided the property to make room for another home. The current owners are only the third family to have lived there. Rosemary was a gardener and the owners have added and subtracted during their residency.
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