Who We Are
THE ARTISTS
First and foremost, we are creative artists. It just happens that we use plant material and hardscape as a canvas. Landscape design (hardscape and plantscape) requires more than artistic expression. There are real issues to resolve in a construction project. That’s where my education gives me the edge. Art degrees are not just about paint and paper. It takes analysis and design thinking skills to work through space relationships to achieve a functional, beautiful results for my clients. Read more about Tricia’s journey to an MLA Landscape Architecture degree HERE
THE RECOGNITION
Her creative journey has demonstrated a lifetime of accomplishment. Tricia brings her commitment to excellence to your project as well. It takes much more than education, awards, and business license to make a small business successful. It takes ethics.
EDUCATIONAL DIFFERENCE
There are many professionals in any field of business. We truly are different. We take more than just the required continuing educational requirements for our profession. Check out my podcast and youtube channel. You’ll see that we actively read and research our professional journals and reputable sources for trends, techniques, and updated regulations to give you the best in design services possible.
That’s my promise to you the clients. It’s not just another motto on a website. We appreciate that you are spending you hard earned money with our company and we sincerely want you to – not just be happy with the outcome but thrilled and smiling every time you enjoy your new landscape.
MUST FOLLOW LANDSCAPE CODES
That’s why you should hire our services. You see, I also have a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture with additional classes in construction. When the inspector comes to the property to verify the submitted documents with the site, you’ll want someone who can commutate effectively and efficiently with them. Construction delays with permits can be costly. It’s important to get it right the first time and resolve any differences immediately. Who we are? The experts to give you the confidence to pass inspections and obtain permits for the landscape.
THE LINEAGE
Precedent and instructional lineage counts. In art history, law, and music, who your teacher is counts. Every profession builds on the previous accomplishments. Landscape Architecture is an evolving profession. Tricia is taking it a step up to push the advancement of lineage to the ASLA organzation. Tricia is an accomplished musican, artist, academic, and landscape designer because she had wonderful teachers. Who are we? How did Tricia become an expert in her field? She invites you to check out the links below.
Tricia is well educated in all faucets of design thinking and practice. The critical thinking skills she developed from her advanced degrees and practical experience in art, horticulture, and construction will be applied to your project. It is a multidisciplinary field that requires collaboration and cooperation from county inspectors and subcontractors. Ready to launch your new landscape design? Click HERE to contact us today.
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Lineage Education
Tricia’s Professors
FNGLA
Horticulture Education
Florida Horticulture State Certificate and (soon) Florida Friendly Landscape Professional. This is a prestigious and hard earned certificate. It’s a state certification exam with four components. It covers everything from plant biology, nursery operations, to delivery, and plant installation and maintenance. Tricia took the time to study to gain a deeper understanding of plants in order to serve her clients needs.
Shelia Dunning Instruction Okaloosa County. Click HERE.
Academy Art Certificate
Academy of Portrait & Figurative Art, FIU
BA Art & Art History minor, Portrait and Figurative Academy Certificate. Art is not only painting or drawing an image. It’s about designing what the image will look like on the medium. In this case, designing with plant material. It’s utlizing design principals and rules and knowing when and where to break them for a special case. This education gave Tricia the foundation for visual thinking and analysis to make landscapes beautiful and pleasing to the human eye. If it’s only functional, it’s boring. There are many styles of creativity. Tricia will work with you to find your style and expressionism for your landscape.
Professor David Chang. Click HERE.
MLA Landscape Architecture
Masters Degree LA
The three year track at FIU gave Tricia the opportunity to research and learn about the native plants and fauna of South Florida. It’s important to know about soils, geology, and water’s impact on a design decision. We also researched master planning communities. Tricia learned the latest in design technology software as well as the industry standard Auto CADD program shared between design professionals.
Professor Juan Bueno. Click HERE.
BA Psychology, Minor Business
University of West Florida, Pensacola
Tricia was a dolphin trainer and show presenter at the Gulfarium on Okaloosa Island which lead her to major in Psychology (Learning Theory). However, her other passion was to be a business owner. With her business minor in hand she opened her own professional beach portrait studio that transformed into vacation portraits.
Flute player
NWF State College
Flute Choir at Northwest Florida University Robin M. Horne, principal and conductor
Niceville High School Eagle Pride Band Tom Fitzpatrick, Carnegie Hall Youth Performance, Cotton and Orange Bowl Parades, and New Orleans Saints Super Bowl pre-game show. Click HERE.
Young Artist
New Hampshire PAFB
Early childhood education can have a profound impact. I would like to thank my art teacher at Pease Air Force Base for my early art training.
Ms. Thelma Mandeville, New Hampshire. Click HERE.
HOBBIES
The whole person
Who is Tricia outside of working at her own business? It’s mostly about the outdoor for her. She actually loves digging in the dirt for her own landscaping and taking naps in the hammock after she’s done. Growing up in Florida lends itself to enjoying the outdoors. Walks on the beach, bike riding, and bird watching are some of her favorite past times. If it’s raining (which does happen in Florida) she enjoys a good latte at the Tango 3 Coffee shop in Niceville and reading at the local libraries. Now that you know more about us – the next step is what we do and how we can help you with your property today
Tricia loves to drive down the Overseas Highway. She is based in the Upper Keys and lived in Key Largo during graduate school at FIU in Miami. Key Largo is home in her heart. If you are looking for a laid back, low key landscape for Key Largo, give her a call.
Home to Morada Bay Full Moon Party, this quaint little township has lovely shops and monthly art walks for the locals and tourists to chat and listen to good music and good times in the Florida Keys. If you are looking to enhance your Islamorada landscape, give Tricia a call.
The locals love Marathon. It’s a quiet, middle area in the Florida Keys. There are special considerations in this area close to Big Pine Key. The Keys Deer. It takes a creative landscape designer to help you preserve your landscape and enhance your property too.
The end of the line. The last bit of paradise before the open waters. It has reinvented itself many times. From the famous wreckers to tourism. It still thrives as a popular place for artists of all mediums, the Jimmy Buffett fans and visitors alike. If you want to remodel or make additions to your Key West landscape, call us.