The garden is divided into three large centers.

 

The area between the road and the house contains a large concentration of original and larger vegetation.

The driveway on the land passes through the service block and, through a sandy path, reaches the house. On the left, a group of Carpentaria palms spread out in front of the eucalyptus palisade that covers the service block and garage, together with pitangas (Eugenia uniflora), Cassia bicapissularis, urucum (Bixa orellana) and triális (Galphimia brasiliensis). Ahead, the path continues, having side by side the natural forest under which we have planted ctenanthes, heliconias, bromeliads, crinuns, neomaricas and sanseverias, decorating the passage, why not.

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The bungalows are located in this area, connected by wooden walkways that float above the ground at the right height for us to observe the plants in their associations. Flanking the walkways, here and there, I drew small circular water mirrors like dark mangrove pools, points of light reflecting the complex weave of the trees. Surrounding these waters, on each visit to the place I juxtaposed countless plants against each other, creating with these special foliage, due to their shapes and colors, small niches to appreciate the beauty of ferns, various philodendrons, heliconias, orchids, alocusias, calateas, marantas, anthuriums, musas.

We contributed a lot in the implantation of these annexes to protect the trees, and especially the mature cashew trees.

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At the crossing of the walkways, a small square received a red jambo (Syzygium jambos), with good shade, to allow the enjoyment of its spectacular autumn blossom. This tree, which came from Asia and spread across Africa, around here, especially in the North and Northeast, was so widespread that it ended up identifying itself with these regions.

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There is always a jambo tree, here called Eugenia, the old scientific name of its genus, to shade the doors of the houses. Eugenia malacecensis had its name changed to Sygygium malaccense, but in Bahia it continues to be the same old Eugenia.

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Along the border and behind the bungalows, where there was an open and extremely sunny area, I made an orchard with good fruits to eat and make juice and ice cream, such as graviola (Annona muricata), tamarind, seriguela (Spondias purpurea), mango, pitanga (Eugenia uniflora), pitomba (Talisia esculenta) and the bold breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis), of which a delicious puree is made.

 

The second area receives the house and the swimming pool. The house was located by the architectural project two meters above ground level, in search of a view of the sea. I always think it's good enough to know that the sea is right there, coming and going with its restless sound of relief. It could be seen from the roof terrace, but never from there. I proposed to lower the house a meter, so that it would have a more harmonious relationship with the surroundings and have a slightly softer staircase to access it.

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This lower elevation and a setback in the house's position towards the road were essential to accommodate the space and protect an old inga (Inga sp) from the advancing overhang. Often the beautiful tree of the place is not properly preserved. The neck of a tree can never be buried, nor those “only” ten centimeters. Also, it is very common when changing the level of the ground to leave a small collar around the tree so that a lot of water goes into this ditch. Many times, too, the tree is squashed on a deck with no ventilation or drainage, and over time it dies from root rot.