The Diamond neighborhood in Oakland is home to a richly diverse and unique mix of home styles. And the climate is nothing less than perfect! Lemon and peach trees flourish in the front and back yards. A broad mix of sages, herbs, grasses, and other sun-loving perennials make up a blanket of ever-changing color through the seasons across the front entrance to the home. In the back, fuchsias and bleeding hearts echo a bright pink bougainvillea between the two yards, while creeping thyme delicately weaves along a sweet stone pathway. Butterfly bush, artemisia, and just a little lamb’s ear add silvery notes to mainly deep purples and greens hugging the vegetable beds.