I've been struggling to figure out what to do with the front entrance garden areas of my SE Florida home. It has its challenges as it faces north and because of the home's architecture there are areas that are total shade, and other areas partial shade at best. My experience with nurseries have not gone well, they simply don't offer a service to sit down with you help with a design. I have bought a few plants based on their advice but they have either died or are just hanging in there. Landscapers are abundant but, understandably so, seem interested only if they do the design and install.
I am not very creative but very handy. When I search the web and see hundreds of options I only get more frustrated.
I would love to get my hands on a detailed design that works with this difficult area. Because of the total shade area, if plants will never work, what else can I do? Is it possible to cost effectively hire someone to provide a design for such a small area?
Low maintenance, tropical, perennials.
