Garden design for St. Augustine
THE HISTORIC DISTRICT TO ANASTASIA ISLAND
Specializing in garden design for the nation's oldest city, from downtown's historic district to the coastal lots of Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach, built to respect century-old oaks, coquina walls, and a streetscape unlike anywhere else in Florida.
THE AREA
Designed for a city with history
St. Augustine carries more history in its front yards than almost anywhere else in the state. Downtown properties often fall under historic preservation guidelines, with their own standards for what belongs near a centuries-old facade. Out toward Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach, the concerns shift to salt exposure and open coastal wind, while inland lots contend with mature live oaks and their root systems. We design differently depending on which St. Augustine we're working in, never a generic coastal plan dropped onto a historic lot.
Downtown to the Island
HISTORIC DISTRICT & ANASTASIA ISLAND
Downtown and the historic district call for plantings that read as period-appropriate and work around coquina, old brick, and an established canopy. Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach ask for the opposite, open salt wind and sandy soil close to the water, calling for hardier, native coastal planting.
What we offer
Design, by property type
Full garden design for the homes and businesses that make up this area.
St. Augustine garden design FAQs
Does Vie Garden Design work in St. Augustine?
Yes. We design across the city, from the historic district downtown to Anastasia Island, Vilano Beach, and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Can you design a garden that meets historic preservation guidelines?
Yes. We're familiar with what St. Augustine's historic district review process looks for, and we build plans with plant selections and layouts suited to a historic property from the start.
What plants hold up best near the coast on Anastasia Island or Vilano Beach?
We favor salt-tolerant natives like muhly grass, coontie, and saw palmetto for exposed coastal lots, adjusting inland where wind and salt exposure are less direct.
Do you design around mature oaks and established trees?
Yes. Much of St. Augustine's canopy predates the homes beneath it, and we plan around root zones and existing shade rather than clearing space for something new.
Do you take on commercial garden design in St. Augustine?
Yes, alongside residential work we design for commercial properties, including inns, restaurants, and retail spaces that need planting suited to a historic streetscape.
GET STARTED
Let's design your St. Augustine garden
Tell us about the property and we'll set up a time to walk it together.