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Planning an Outdoor Kitchen
Why do bad outdoor kitchens happen to good people? It's a question I ask myself every time I walk around otherwise gorgeous residential landscapes and see poorly planned grill islands, view-obscuring pizza ovens, and homely rows of unnecessary appliances. It's a...
Backyard Design Testimonial, Palm City, FL
Eileen was terrific to work with. We were on a tight schedule, so she turned drawings around very quickly, and was willing to work them until they were exactly what we wanted. She brought in excellent subcontractors, oversaw their work, and held them to a schedule....
Backyard Design, Orlando, Florida
February, 2014 Eileen G Designs did a terrific job helping us to design our dream pool area. Eileen really listened to what we wanted and was able to make recommendations that would enhance our aesthetic. The 3D design rendering was also phenomenal, allowing us to see...
Maximizing Small Yard Landscapes
Creating truly outstanding small space landscapes is a specialty of Eileen G Designs. When you hire a company to help design your outdoor living spaces for the condo, the townhouse or just a not-so-large yard, here are the basics for getting it right in cramped...
South Florida Gardening Tips – 5 Basics
Often, we gardeners struggle with the simplest things. We aren't sure how to arrange plants or we have trouble selecting plants that will thrive in our gardens. Here are a few tips to help anyone become a better gardener. 1. USE WHAT YOU HAVE. When selecting plants,...
Backyard Design in Palm City, FL
MAKING THE MOST OF OUTDOOR LIVING IN SOUTH FLORIDA Living in south Florida means that we can enjoy the great outdoors all year long. The coastal breezes and tropical climate make our area very appealing to seasonal as well as year-round residents. Allocating monies to...
Landscape Design, Stuart, Fl
The front yard is the first thing that anyone sees when approaching your home. Curb appeal enhances the value of your home and is inviting for guests. Updating your front yard can mean simply changing landscaping or adding decorative stone and annual flowers....
Backyard Renovation in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A renovation can transform a boring backyard space into a more functional, aesthetically appealing oasis of relaxation and entertainment. Backyard renovations vary greatly in design and price so setting a budget before commencing a design is an important part of the...
Landscape Design Gallery
There are so many ways to design your outdoor areas: tropical, Mediterranean, contemporary, modern, Florida-Friendly, native, simple, elaborate. Some people prefer a lot of color and a garden that invokes a lot of energy and interest. Others prefer a more serene...
Backyard Design, Orlando, FL
Residents wanted linear pool design with minimal decking and zoysia grass with privacy landscaping surrounding the entire backyard to screen out neighbors. Italian Cypress, Palms, and Podacarpus were used and Aluminum Fencing, Cedar Pergola, Fire pit and grilling...
Backyard Design, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A renovation can transform a boring backyard space into a more functional, aesthetically appealing oasis of relaxation and entertainment. Backyard renovations vary greatly in design and price so setting a budget before commencing a design is an important part of the...
Landscape Design Project in Stuart, FL
This new construction project on the St. Lucie River in Stuart, Florida featured British West Indies styled architecture and tropical landscaping. The 3D design tool converted architectural drawings to real time viewing from all perspectives. Elevations depict the...
Mediterranean Courtyard Garden with Tropical Accents
December, 2014 My yard is stunning! I'm speechless...it looks so amazing. Thank you so much for your attention to detail and for creating a fabulous design for our courtyard garden. We are very happy with how it turned out and it will be easy to care for too! Gary...
Gardening with annuals in South Florida
Annuals offer an almost infinite variety of flower color and plant form. They brighten landscape beds and add a splash of color to a porch, deck, or patio when placed in containers. Some also make good cut flowers.
In Florida, most annuals only last one season (not one year). To be successful, they must be planted at the right time, but unfortunately they are sometimes sold out of season.
Gardening in South Florida
July Garden Calendar in South Florida Bedding plants: Summer annuals to plant now include celosia, coleus, torenia, and ornamental pepper. See: Gardening with Annuals in Florida (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg319) Bulbs: Butterfly lily and gladiolus are bulbs that can be...