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# Garden Traditions Designs

Original Houzz profile: [Garden Traditions Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/garden-traditions-designs-pfvwus-pf~1864985040)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Orlando, FL
- **Serves:** Orlando, Pine Hills, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, Casselberry, Oak Ridge, Maitland, Lake Butler, Azalea Park, Lockhart, Forest City, Conway, Goldenrod, Doctor Phillips, Fairview Shores, Pine Castle, Union Park, Fern Park, South Apopka, Williamsburg, Sky Lake, Orlovista, Belle Isle, Bay Hill, Clarcona, Tangerine, Holden Heights, Tangelo Park, Windermere, Edgewood, Eatonville, Gotha, Taft, Mid Florida, Titusville/ Cocoa Beach
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 100 Ideabook Saves

Garden Traditions combines the expertise of a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape & Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University with decades of experience in every facet of the Green Industry in Florida, and around the nation. This combination of academic studies and a lifetime of practical landscaping experience comes together to allow you, the landscaping consumer, an opportunity to install a DIY landscape of which any professional would be proud., or, alternately, to hand a pre-designed blueprint to three or more landscape contractors and obtain truly comparable Apples-to-Apples bids for your landscape project.. 

In the residential landscape market it has typically been impossible to compare landscaping bids because each landscaper provides his own bid, all varying in scope and detail. Many do not even provide a sketch! Garden Traditions steps into that gap, closely listening to each desire that the clients express, deftly combining them into a design that makes dreams come true!

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Site Planning
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Custom Fire Pits
- Pool Landscaping
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Deck Design
- 3D Rendering
- Project Management
- Drafting
- Pond Construction
- Organic Gardens
- Shed Design & Construction
- Edible Gardens
- Greenhouse Design & Construction
- Barn Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- Orlando
- Pine Hills
- Apopka
- Ocoee
- Winter Garden
- Altamonte Springs
- Winter Park
- Casselberry
- Oak Ridge
- Maitland
- Lake Butler
- Azalea Park
- Lockhart
- Forest City
- Conway
- Goldenrod
- Doctor Phillips
- Fairview Shores
- Pine Castle
- Union Park
- Fern Park
- South Apopka
- Williamsburg
- Sky Lake
- Orlovista
- Belle Isle
- Bay Hill
- Clarcona
- Tangerine
- Holden Heights
- Tangelo Park
- Windermere
- Edgewood
- Eatonville
- Gotha
- Taft
- Mid Florida
- Titusville/ Cocoa Beach

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Garden Traditions Designs |
| Address | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Phone | (407) 704-4216 |
| Website | http:// |
| License Number | 3106-1185948 |
| Followers on Houzz | 5 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MarkatGTD/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Garden Traditions Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/garden-traditions-designs-pfvwus-pf~1864985040)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (407) 704-4216

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2023), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Wayne Watts, July 2022**

> Great job ! and the work speaks for itself, will Recommend them to friends and associates will hire on more projects.

**★★★★★ — D B McKissick, May 2018**

> After a rough, late start, the project was completed in a short time with the results that I had wanted.

**★★★★★ — Nancy Schwalb, May 2018**

> Mark with Garden Traditions Designs exceeded our expectations in every step of this process. If you have ever looked at landscape designs/plans, you will know it is not easy for the average viewer to picture what the end result will look like. This process can be a bit nerve-racking, but Mark provided attentive guidance along the way. His consideration of my property and how the plants would look and thrive in just the right places was impressive. The detail and effort Mark puts into his work is astounding and you simply cannot get a better bang for your buck around Winter Park. He presented an end result that was different than anything we had seen before, and entirely genius. With Mark's knowledge and experience, he was able to suggest plants that flower year-round. Our yard is now a secret English garden getaway! I am so proud of how our yard stands out in Winter Park, and even more pleased with the entire experience Mark provided.

**★★★★★ — Tommie Counihan, Oct. 2017**

> Mark just finished our Phase 2 and 3 landscaping plan for my side and back yard now, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to beautify their lawn and landscaping. Mark helped me develop a phased landscaping plan that met my budget needs and the final result/transformation is amazing. He completed the job quickly and efficiently (within just 1 month for all 3 phases!) and kept to his quoted pricing at the very beginning, even though there were some needed additions to shrubs to fill out my yard. He also offered to come back in several months to continue to check the progress of my newly planted yard and provided great guidance on how to maximize the health of my new plants and shrubs going forward. I highly recommend Garden Traditions Designs - they are dependable, creative, and invested in helping make your lawn beautiful!

## Selected projects

- [College Park Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/college-park-outdoor-living-pj-vj~2633698)
  - Location: Orlando, FL
  - Photos: 28
- [Hunters Creek Side Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunters-creek-side-yard-pj-vj~2633653)
  - Location: Hunters Creek, FL
  - Photos: 4
- [Outdoor Entertainment Area with Firepit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-entertainment-area-with-firepit-pj-vj~2581671)
  - Location: Longwood, FL
  - Photos: 9
- [Apopka Back Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/apopka-back-yard-pj-vj~2633686)
  - Location: Apopka, FL
  - Photos: 26
- [Outdoor Fireplace & Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fireplace-and-kitchen-pj-vj~2581657)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/garden-traditions-designs-pfvwus-pf~1864985040)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Your thoughts on Digiplexis 'Illumination Flame'** *(in Perennials)*

I just picked up a plant of this yesterday, I think it will be borderline iffy here. Should I plant it in a container so I can move it into a cool greenhouse for the winter or I could plant it in my garden room ( lattice walls, fibreglass roof). I have successfully grown Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' here even when the temps have dipped below zero F. without any damage to it. 
Annette

A: When I lived in Zone 7 Georgia, Foxy Foxglove would seed all over the place, and bloom beautifully the next spring, as long as their bed never dried out. It almost becomes a perennial in behavior when it reseeds itself each year.

**Q: Podocarpus macrophyllus maki  /will these be massive?** *(in Conifers)*

Hi there everyone. I have two Podocarpus macrophyllus maki , 5 ft. tall in 15 gallon containers. I have read conflicting info on the growth rate and height and width, so I am not sure how to space them. Will these grow into monsters trees as some podocarpus do, or are they easy to keep mannerly? I prefer them to be about 10 - 15 ft. tall when they reach that height. What spacing should I plant them at for a screen ? All info is appreciated. Thanks!

A: You probably have the Maki cultivar which is supposed to be slow. The standard Podocarpus macrophyllus gets hug-ormous and eats your lunch. If you wanted fast that is probably what you should have bought.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*