My original idea for this client's garden decking (conceived as a multi-purpose "stage") was a diagonal edge that sliced through the garden. With a background in boat building Al Terry of NY Decks convinced the client and me that a curved ipe edge was a better choice that could be accomplished skillfully.
When completed the deck will include a raised planter behind a curved bench in the back left corner. And planter boxes will sit flush to the deck behind the plum tree.