Perched high on a hill with magnificent views over the Hudson Highlands, this 150 acre equestrian property 75 miles from NYC needed a modern pool and an ample outdoor deck surrounding the main house. With several level changes, the deck incorporates the natural rock formations and mature trees already in place. The pool plantings is inspired by the cloud formations that surround the Himalayan peaks and valleys. We planted hundreds of Japanese tri colored willow Salix hakuro nishiki on the sloping hillside surrounding the infinity pool, causing the pool and teak deck to appear as floating high in the sky. The Japanese willow is one of my favorite plants. Extremely hardy and carefree, this shrub has long stems covered with small leaves of variegated white, pink snd green.