Two of the persimmon trees are planted at the top terrace, along with a hardy kiwi vine dangling from the deck above.

WSJ: Who Put Lettuce in My Daffodils?

Beneath the kiwi, she planted four lavender bushes, which do double duty: The silvery-blue foliage contrasts with the dark foliage of the kiwi, and it camouflages the vine's bare stem.

WSJ: Who Put Lettuce in My Daffodils?