Vasilisa Ermakova emphasized that the campaign to preserve the grapefruit trees was not just about the trees, but also about honoring Marline Anderson's memory. "It's almost like she will live for ever in my eyes."
"Gardens in the city are very much an extension of how people want to live. Some people lean into romantic notions, others focus on functionality," said landscape architect Brook Klausing. He designed outdoor spaces---a front yard, backyard, and two terraces---to enhance a newly renovated brownstone, making the backyard mostly paved with bluestone for children's outdoor play.