The first things you notice as you pull up to Anne and Andy Sheldon's home are the windows--not the ones in the house but the ones in the hedge. Mounted on a shelf of clipped Korean boxwoods, they give you a view into the front yard behind, whetting your appetite for the visual feast that awaits.

photo: Herbs, ground covers, flowers, and vines adorn the front entry. They provide year-round color without hiding the attractive house.