The article explores the evolving nature of the Hamptons, from a peaceful retreat to a bustling hub of activity, while highlighting Anu Duggal's garden in Water Mill. This garden serves as a reminder of the area's tranquil past, showcasing the restorative power of nature amidst urban pressures. Duggal, a venture capitalist, serendipitously discovered her property via Zillow and reflects on her journey, including her collaboration with landscape designer Grace Fuller Marroquin, who enhanced the garden's natural beauty by removing invasive species and introducing resilient flora.
"I kept coming back to it," she recalls. "I had never even been to Water Mill, and I didn't drive, so I took an Uber to see it."
"The property was mostly just lawn," she recalls. "There were no interesting shrubs or perennials. It is not a huge lot, only a little over an acre."
"We got rid of bamboo and other invasives," she says. "We relocated existing boxwoods and added ilex and rhododendrons, so there would be structure in the winter."
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