Landscape Design

Our design philosophy is centered on creating nature friendly landscapes that meet individual needs and reflect the distinctive charm of Gainesville's native flora.  We offer custom landscape design for projects big and small. From a new flower bed to a full yard landscape design our designs are made with their environmental impact and potential in mind. When possible we use recycled materials and source from local vendors. 

We take a whole-yard ecological approach to every design, considering drainage, growth habits of existing and new plants, yearly cycles, along with many other factors. We design with longevity in mind, and try to envision what each of our designs will look like at day 50, day 500, and day 5,000 after installation. Our design philosophy is about creating environments that you and our native plants and animals can enjoy and call home. Our joke is, "You call us when you want MORE bugs in your yard!" We are Florida Friendly Certified and a member of the Florida Native Plant Society. In 2024 we received the City of Gainesville Green Business Award.

Our design process begins with a one-hour consultation. During the consultation our staff will meet with you at your property, help identify existing site conditions and plant species and then dive into the vibrant world of nature friendly landscaping. From drought-tolerant ground covers, to shade-loving shrubs, to tropical fruit tree potential we'll help you identify the ideal plant species that thrive in Gainesville's unique subtropical climate. We will discuss strategic placement and design principles to maximize visual impact. And go over invasive species that should be removed from your landscape and native plant replacements.

By the end of our consultation, you should be able to identify problematic and invasive species and have a rough idea of how to begin to transform your yard into a haven of natural beauty and environmental stewardship. We charge $60 for consultations. To book an in person consultation click here. 

Consultations are done by Travis Mitchell — Owner & Lead Designer and/or Hannah Stringfellow — Landscape Designer & Project Manager and are currently available for online booking on Mondays & Tuesdays only. To book a consultation at another time or any other questions call or text 352-363-1093.