Business Details
50 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscape Design Services in Jacksonville
Sunscapes Landscape Design was founded in 1976 by Gerry Crouch and Judy Drake to create innovative garden spaces tailored to client needs. Our team specializes in blending aesthetically pleasing and functional landscapes that thrive in North Florida's unique climate. By combining artistic vision with horticultural expertise, we deliver designs that balance timeless beauty with practicality. Over four decades of experience, including Judy Drake's retirement and Gerry Crouch assuming sole ownership in 2021, have solidified our reputation for excellence. Our certified professionals, including Gerry Crouch (APLD-certified) and Paige LaBorde (MLA), maintain industry leadership through ongoing education and active involvement with organizations like the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association.We've earned recognition through awards and features in publications including Southern Living and The Journal of Florida Gardening. Our five-stage design process ensures client collaboration at every step, from initial consultation to final installation. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to exceed expectations for curb appeal, outdoor living spaces, and low-maintenance solutions. Our award-winning work, including installations at historic properties, demonstrates technical mastery and artistic sensitivity. We remain committed to evolving with industry trends while maintaining our core principle of creating landscapes that harmonize with their surroundings.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Installation
Pool Landscaping
Outdoor Lighting
Historic Preservation
Patio Design
Plant Selection
Hardscape Installation
Maintenance Planning
Water Feature Design
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined experience in North Florida landscaping
- Our team includes APLD-certified and MLA-degreed professionals
- We prioritize client vision with personalized design consultations
- Our work has been featured in regional and national design publications
- We maintain active industry affiliations for continued professional development
Associations and certifications
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD)
- Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)
What people say
Exceeding expectations
Low maintenance
Wealth of knowledge
Award-winning designs
Perfect plan
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates custom outdoor environments that balance aesthetic beauty with functional practicality. We develop tailored solutions incorporating climate-appropriate plants, hardscape elements, and sustainable practices. Clients receive detailed scaled plans that reflect their personal style preferences while addressing site-specific challenges like drainage issues or historic preservation requirements.
Garden Installation
We implement our award-winning designs through professional garden installation services that transform concepts into reality. This includes precise plant placement, installation of walkways and entry features, and integration of decorative elements like fountains or sculptures. Our team ensures proper plant selection and placement for optimal growth in North Florida's climate conditions.
Pool Landscaping
Specializing in creating cohesive pool environments, we design and install tropical poolscapes with complementary hardscape features. Our solutions include functional entertainment spaces with fire pits, seating walls, and privacy elements while maintaining safety standards. We integrate lighting and plant selections to enhance usability across seasons.
Outdoor Lighting
Our lighting designs enhance architectural features and landscape elements while improving nighttime safety. We install energy-efficient systems that highlight key design features like specimen trees or hardscape patterns. The lighting plans also address security needs without compromising aesthetic appeal.
Historic Preservation
We restore and maintain period-appropriate landscapes for historic properties using traditional materials and design principles. This includes recreating vintage garden layouts while incorporating modern horticultural techniques. Our award-winning work preserves architectural integrity while ensuring functionality for contemporary use in properties across Jacksonville's historic districts.
People
Gerry Crouch
Founder & Lead Designer
Certified APLD landscape architect with 45+ years experience specializing in North Florida gardens. Holds FNGLA membership and led award-winning projects featured in Southern Living and architectural publications. Focuses on creating timeless, client-centered designs.
Paige LaBorde
Associate Designer
Landscape architect with MLA degree from University of Georgia. Specializes in modern garden solutions that integrate with historic properties. Collaborates on award-winning designs since joining in 2021. Active FNGLA member committed to sustainable practices.
Questions
What services does Sunscapes Landscape Design offer?
We provide comprehensive landscape design, garden installation, pool landscaping, outdoor lighting, hardscape construction, and historic property preservation services tailored to North Florida environments.
How does the design process work?
Our five-stage process includes on-site consultation, proposal development, site measurement, scaled design creation, and final implementation with client collaboration at every step.
Are your designers certified professionals?
Yes, Gerry Crouch holds APLD certification, and Paige LaBorde earned her MLA degree. Both maintain active FNGLA memberships and industry affiliations.
Do you work with historic properties?
Yes, we specialize in historic landscape preservation and have completed award-winning projects at properties like Ponte Vedra Beach's historic homes and Riverside Avondale's preserved estates.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, and surrounding North Florida counties while maintaining expertise in regional climate-appropriate plant selection.
