A stunning home covered in climbing ivy immediately signals classic luxury. The timeless plant gives a stylishly wild, yet manicured feel, and it contrasts beautifully with a neutral painted home. Viola Davis and Julius Tennon's house perfectly embodies the allure of the look.
According to experts, there's more than meets the eye. An initial look at the home's shows greenery integrated with the exterior of the acting power couple's Spanish-revival style home. Short bushes surround the path to the door, and an olive tree backs to the left-most wall.
Most notably, stunning English Ivy snakes across the entire facade of the home. The effect is absolutely beautiful, elegant, and striking. 'The exterior of Viola Davis's home shows the importance of gardening vertically,' says Thom Rutter, master gardener and content editor at .
He continues: 'By growing some of the , such as English ivy, exterior walls, fences, and structures can be softened, acting as a living .' Rather than subscribing to a strict separation between home and garden, Davis and Tennon's planting technique blends the two for an inviting look. A photo posted by on Thomas is a Content Editor within the Gardens Team at Homes and Gardens.
He has been working as a gardener and garden writer for several years. Whilst completing his Horticultural Traineeship at the Garden Museum, London, he was able to gain experience at many of the UK's world-famous gardens, including Sissinghurst, Lowther Castle, and Iford Manor. Follow.
