Since moving to San Angelo Court in January 2014, David has transformed the Sinclair property into a personal paradise that reflects years of creativity, patience, and a lifelong love of gardening.

For David and his wife, Chris, one of the best parts of living in the neighborhood is the close-knit community, the friendships they have formed, and, of course, the golf. Those same things are beautifully woven into the landscape they have created around their home.

When they first purchased the house, the front and back yards left much to be desired. Rather than settle for a traditional lawn, David saw an opportunity to create something truly special. Inspired by English-style gardens, he envisioned a backyard full of colorful perennials and a rose garden in the front. With the help of a local landscape company, the basic design came to life in 2015 with new pathways, a patio, and the first wave of plantings. Since then, the garden has continued to evolve through years of trial and error—and David is still adding to it today.

Visitors are immediately drawn to the 32 rose bushes that line the front yard and garage, but there is much more to discover. With over 50 varieties of plants and bushes—including irises, lilies, lamb’s ears, rhododendrons, lilacs, black-eyed Susans, wildflowers, and a striking giant red astilbe—the landscape changes throughout the seasons, creating new splashes of color and interest. This spring even brought the first showing of Rock Soapwort, or Saponaria, whose vibrant blooms lit up the front yard.

One of David’s favorite things about the garden is how it serves as the colorful foreground to the spectacular view of the 17th hole, complete with its lake and fountain. He and Chris often spend evenings on the deck, enjoying a glass of Sancerre while watching golfers, butterflies, birds, and bees pass by. It’s a peaceful setting they love to share with guests over food, wine, and plenty of stories.

Gardening has been a passion passed down from David’s father, whose own small but beautiful garden inspired him from an early age. Over the years, he has learned that mistakes are simply part of the process. In fact, one memorable mishap involved a single Boston Ivy plant that grew so aggressively it nearly reached the roof three stories above. While the runaway vine eventually had to be tamed, it became a funny reminder that nature sometimes has plans of its own.

One project David is especially proud of is the addition of stone walls around all the flower beds, giving the landscape a polished, finished look. For that, he and Chris are grateful to neighbors Kara and Ryan Gorney, whose generous supply of rocks helped bring the vision to life.

For anyone hoping to create a garden of their own, David’s advice is simple: find a style that speaks to you and grow what brings you joy. After all, as he likes to say, “An hour spent in a garden is never wasted.”

More than a collection of flowers and plants, this garden has been a labor of love. And if you happen to drive by, don’t be surprised if David invites you in for a tour. After all, paradise is meant to be shared.