Hippo Nursery

A narrow, urban side yard dramatically transformed into a playful tropical tunnel, rendered in immersive photographic realism. Towering bamboo in large charcoal planters lines one side, while staggered pots of bird-of-paradise, red ginger, and lush ferns crowd the other, their leaves nearly touching overhead to create a leafy canopy. The ground is a path of irregular, moss-flecked stepping stones set in fine sand, gently curving toward a bright, sunlit opening in the distance. Midday sunlight filters from above, broken into speckled patches by the dense foliage, casting lively patterns on the path and pots. Captured from a low, eye-level perspective looking down the path, the composition draws the viewer inward, with strong depth and a slightly dreamy background. The mood is adventurous and playful, like discovering a hidden tropical walkway squeezed between everyday city walls.

Tropical Escape

Transform your Garrison or Nepali garden into a lush, vacation-style oasis with our curated tropical plant collections.

Services

A whimsical nursery display of potted tropical plants arranged on staggered wooden shelves shaped like a friendly, abstract hippo silhouette, rendered in crisp photographic realism. The light-wood hippo shelving stands against a clean, pale mint wall, its rounded forms echoing the playful brand personality. Each shelf holds a different tropical variety: neon-green philodendrons spilling in trailing vines, compact anthuriums with waxy red flowers, tiny palms with feathery fronds, and colorful calatheas with purple undersides. The pots are matte ceramic in sunny yellows, ocean blues, and soft coral pinks. Bright, indirect daylight from an unseen window to the left creates gentle, even illumination with faint, soft shadows. Shot straight-on at eye level with sharp focus throughout, the composition feels organized yet fun, conveying a sense of discovery and delight in exploring tropical plants.

Custom tropical garden design for homes, rentals, and retreats, tailored to Florida and Nepali climates.

A cheerful backyard lounging nook transformed into a tropical escape, shown in bright photographic detail. A curved arrangement of dense palms, bird-of-paradise plants, and elephant ear colocasia forms a leafy green backdrop along a wooden fence, their oversized leaves overlapping in layers of texture. In front, a low, round rattan side table holds a single, vibrant bromeliad in a turquoise pot, its rosette of spiky leaves framing a fiery orange center. String lights zigzag overhead, unlit in the soft, diffused late-morning light. The ground is a mix of smooth river stones and sandy-colored pavers. Captured from a slightly elevated angle, the frame emphasizes depth, with sharp focus on the bromeliad and a gentle bokeh on the foliage behind. The mood is playful, relaxed, and slightly tropical-boho, as if a vacation cabana has landed in a suburban yard.

Full-service planting, soil preparation, and ongoing care to keep your backyard paradise thriving year-round.

Pricing

Starter Oasis

Custom tropical landscape designs start at $750 for small backyards, including an on-site consultation in Garrison, Florida, a concept plan, and a curated plant list tailored to your sun, soil, and irrigation. Full installation projects with mature statement palms and lush underplanting typically range from $3,500–$15,000+ depending on plant size, hardscape needs, and ongoing maintenance preferences.

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✓ Consultation

✓ Planting

✓ Mulching

✓ Careguides

Lush Retreat

Potted specimen tropicals and ready-made “vacation corner” bundles start at $85, with premium large-format containers and rare varieties beginning around $250 per piece. Monthly tropical garden care—pruning, fertilizing, pest checks, and seasonal refreshes—starts at $120 per visit, with discounted packages available for year-round clients in Florida and partner installations in Nepal.

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✓ Design

✓ Lighting

✓ Irrigation

✓ Maintenance