This design revitalizes an overgrown garden where mature plantings have consumed available space. The approach clarifies spatial organization by removing or relocating ill-suited plants and establishing a central gathering platform with fire pit—a feature that defines the garden's purpose and draws owners outdoors. Shade zones receive moisture- and low-light-tolerant shrubs, replacing turf that's challenging to sustain. For the inner courtyard—currently hardscape-dominated—options include either an intimate living extension adjacent to interior spaces or a display garden conceived primarily for viewing from within