Ornamental grasses are a simple and cost effective way to add movement to your garden.
We often design shallow beach areas in our pool designs.
A simple fountain can add a calming element to any garden.
Simple courtyard with a White Bird of Paradise.
Live Oaks provide a much needed habitat for our Florida wildlife.
Small Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) in a simple pot.
Dusty Miller makes a great separator annual for flower beds.
Bromeliads and Boulders 🙂
A fountain at the end of a path can provide a visual terminus.
Ferns are one of the oldest plants on earth that love a good shady spot in the garden. Ignore the gorilla arm in the shot 🙂
Concrete can be stamped to appear like cobble stones.
Modern design with terraced planters and creative lighting.
Concrete shaped and colored as a small waterfall.
Barrier gates are required by code around pools but can be enhanced with plantings providing gateways and mystery.
The Swiss Cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) is a great tropical plant to use with large leaves. Just be careful to install where temperatures don't go below 50 degrees.
The yellow fruit of a Jelly Palm (Butia capitata) adds a nice pop of color against its blue colored fronds.
What might appear random is actually a carefully placed arrangement.
One of our favorites, the Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'). Allways remember texture in your plant selections.
This is why we live here. Look at those colors!
Boardwalk over a wetland.
Breakfast photoshoot, sure thing!
The California Alocasia (Alocasia odora 'California') has beautiful large "ear shaped" leaves, perfect for a Eastern facing spot with damp soil.
The Silver Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens 'Cinerea') has a lighter color than its brother the standard Saw Palmetto.
Patios can avoid railing if under 30" in height.
Hedges at different heights can provide a much more interesting screen than a privacy fence.
Our local repurpose store Eco Relics (www.ecorelics.com) has some great finds for garden art.
Bromeliads, like the croton, are another bright option for the landscape.
Orange Bird of Paradise.
Native Florida with Live Oaks, Saw Palmetto, Bald Cypress, and Cabbage Palms (FL State Tree).
The Orange Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) flower. This is the smaller variety to the White.
A simple pot at a transition point along a path helps provide a visual transition into another space.
Pergola with a client selected antique light fixture to personalize.
This water feature drops the ambient temperature of the courtyard by 5 degrees.
Pathways provide a visual interest and destination through the landscape, much like a hallway does in a home.
The beautiful bright colored croton. An excellent tropical plant to add color and intrest to your landscape.
Texture, color, terracing, this space has it all.
Jacksonville is lucky to be home to many types of Azaleas, this one being the Lavender variety (Azalea indica Formosa).
what we do
Beautiful & functional spaces, designed with artistry & style.
David Schmidt
Creative Direct & Founder
Land Planning
Land Planning That Establishes Clarity from the StartSuccessful landscapes begin with a clear understanding of the site.Ideal for:Builders, developers, and homeowners planning new construction or significant site work.Benefits include:Early identification of opportunities and constraintsReduced coordination challenges later in the projectA clearer path toward design and permitting
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Landscape Design
Landscape Design Shaped by How You LiveOur landscape design services focus on creating outdoor spaces that feel natural, functional, and tailored to real life.Ideal for:Homeowners and builders seeking thoughtful, lifestyle-driven outdoor environments.Benefits include:Purposeful layouts tied to how spaces are usedThoughtful plant and material selectionDesigns that mature gracefully over time
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Construction Observation
Our construction observation services help ensure that key design elements are implemented as intended—providing clarification, answering questions, and supporting collaboration in the field.Ideal for:Clients who want continuity from design through implementation.Benefits include:Early identification of potential issuesStronger collaboration with contractorsBetter alignment between plans and reality
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Graphic Design
Our graphic design services support the landscape design process by translating concepts, plans, and technical information into visuals that are easy to understand and align stakeholders early. These graphics help bridge the gap between design intent and real-world implementation.Ideal for:Homeowners, builders, and developers who benefit from clear visual communication alongside traditional plans.Benefits include:Improved understanding of design intentClear visuals that support decision-makingBetter alignment between clients, designers, and builders
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