--- title: "Rock City Gardens — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/rock-city-gardens-pfvwus-pf~311406182 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~311406182.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Rock City Gardens" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e253952e03c93d15_8645-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "9080 US Hwy 1, Sebastian, Florida 32958, United States" latitude: 27.7901 longitude: -80.4784 phone: "(772) 589-5835" website: http://rockcitygardens.com/ rating: 4.6 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 44 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # Rock City Gardens Original Houzz profile: [Rock City Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/rock-city-gardens-pfvwus-pf~311406182) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Sebastian, FL - **Serves:** Vero Beach South, Sebastian, Vero Beach, West Vero Corridor, Micco, Fellsmere, Gifford, Indian River Shores, Winter Beach, Wabasso Beach, Roseland, Wabasso, Orchid, North Beach - **Houzz rating:** 4.6 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - High-end - Offers Custom Work Since 1983, Rock City Gardens has been owned and operated by Tom and Rhonda Lowe. Their natural talent for creating and maintaining seven acres of beautiful subtropical gardens is evidence of their passion for the retail nursery business. The landscaping, container gardens, and hardscape designs their talented team of horticulture experts have created, installed and maintained for so many local clients over the years are exquisite. Good Landscape Design is an intangible thing, but you can certainly tell when it’s there. And a good Landscape Designer is a bit like a makeup artist – they both take what is already beautiful and make it perfect. For decades, Rock City Gardens has provided horticulture expertise specific to Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast, and a wealth of fresh landscape ideas for making your home or business even more beautiful. Our enormous selection of plants and freshly grown flowers delight even the occasional gardener. Whether it’s expert advice from one of our professional garden or hardscape designers, unique gift ideas, custom landscape and plant care programs, or just a flat of scarlet begonias, our professionals are here to help you. We design, install and maintain beautiful landscape designs for residential and commercial projects of all sizes and complexities. Visit our gardens today and see what excites you. Then just stand back and watch our professionals make it happen. To schedule a professional consultation, please call 772.589.5835. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Custom Water Features - Design Consultation - Deck Design - Organic Gardens ### Areas Served - Vero Beach South - Sebastian - Vero Beach - West Vero Corridor - Micco - Fellsmere - Gifford - Indian River Shores - Winter Beach - Wabasso Beach - Roseland - Wabasso - Orchid - North Beach ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Rock City Gardens | | Address | 9080 US Hwy 1, Sebastian, Florida 32958, United States | | Phone | (772) 589-5835 | | Website | http://rockcitygardens.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 44 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Rock City Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/rock-city-gardens-pfvwus-pf~311406182) - **Website:** http://rockcitygardens.com/ - **Phone:** (772) 589-5835 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2004 S.J. Blakely Award for outstanding landscape design of a business in the nursery industry - 2013 Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Company of the Year - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2023), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Assoc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/florida-nursery-growers-and-landscape-assoc-pfvwus-pf~2014936811) - [AmericanHort](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/americanhort-pfvwus-pf~1797296418) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 — 23 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Danita Bell, May 2022** > Absolutely love Rock City Gardens! The grounds are always gorgeous! Their selection is always better than any of the other area nurseries. They are always available to assist with questions. I highly recommend you check them out for yourself. I assure you, you will be glad you did! **★★★★★ — HU-911780398, Oct. 2021** > The Rock City Garden team members created magic like a well oiled machine. Every step of the garden development provided expertise, caring employees. Starting from the the initial evaluation to the administrator, the brick installers, the designer, the planters and the attentive follow-up care. I apologize for not remembering everyone name. My back yard garden is now a beautiful soul soothing private sanctuary. An extra outside living space brings daily joy as I soak in the expansive water view filled with fleeting mallards, Moorhens, whistle ducks, sand hill cranes, ibises, boat tail crackles and many other unexpected visitors in flight.. A winding brick path leads to an Athena statue, the Olympian goddess of wisdom, surrounded by palm trees and boundless blooming flowers blowing in the breeze. A special thank you to all the team members. Please consider Rock City Garden in your future outside beautification. Rock City Garden rocks! **★★★★★ — joanj1006, July 2015** > When I walked into the store at Rock City Gardens ... I felt like I had arrived in a garden oasis. The staff were friendly and inviting and the displays were beautiful and eye catching. And then when you enter the garden areas ... this is now one of my new "happy places!" **Comment from Rock City Gardens:** > Thank you for the nice review, Joan. One of the many things we want to offer our customers is a refuge from their busy lives -- a place where they can contemplate or take a garden stroll. We're so glad you agree and that it's your "happy place." Please ask for Rhonda when you return to Rock City Gardens. **★★★★★ — bwecal, July 2015** > We could not be happier with the garden created by the Rock City team. Mike Gilstrap, Lead Landscape Designer, is a creative genius!! We dreamed of a garden with year round color that would attract butterflies and hummingbirds, with a feeling of tranquility and serenity. Mike's design created that and more. From the beginning of the project through completion, Mike kept us informed of the process and the project's status. His ongoing onsite presence provided guidance to the rest of the team. He possesses a wealth of knowledge which he willingly shares; his professionalism is above reproach. The landscaping team was incredible. Juan, Eduardo, Tony and the others were efficient, thorough, skillful and respectful. They transformed our backyard from a blank canvas into a beautiful work of art. When they were finished there wasn't a thing out of place anywhere in our yard; not a scrap of plastic from the bags of products used, not a stray piece of mulch on the walkway they created, not a grain of soil on the pavement. > To say we are pleased is an understatement! We shared pictures of our garden with friends and family; one of my brothers actually thought they were pictures of a botanical garden. Who could ask for more?! > Thank you, Rock City Team for making our dream come true!!! **Comment from Rock City Gardens:** > bwecal: Thank you for the thoughtful review and sharing how Rock City's team fulfilled your landscape dream. It's always nice when clients appreciate our team's hard work and talent. We certainly appreciate the opportunity you gave us! Please feel free to share your pictures on our Houzz page or create a folder of your own. Other garden enthusiasts will enjoy seeing your works of art. **★★★★★ — miznancy007, July 2015** > There are no words to describe Rock City Gardens. Every single plant I have ever bought at Rock City not only grows beautifully, it thrives. I have geraniums from their nursery... They are the most gorgeous geraniums I have ever seen!!! They bloom and bloom and bloom!!!! My zizi plant, bought in 2005, is thriving and gorgeous... my neighbors ask me what the secret is... I tell them: I buy my plants and flowers at Rock City Gardens! But the healthy plants don't come close to describing the gardens... It is by far my most favorite place to go to meditate and relax... It's the place to go to be quiet and to marvel at the waterfalls and ponds and birds and lovely landscape and flowers... Rock City is magical. The service is incredible.. each sales person takes time with me and answers all the questions I have. They load my car so that everything arrives at my house without a hitch. Magical. Serene. Glorious. These words describe Rock City Gardens. Oh and they give fabulous classes and are available for parties and weddings!!! Thank you, Rock City Gardens!!! **Comment from Rock City Gardens:** > Miznancy007: We love your enthusiasm and your glowing review. Thank you for your kind words, and for reminding people that Rock City Gardens is an inspirational place for garden enthusiasts and special events. **★★★★★ — bajasue, July 2015** > Rock City is my favorite place to spend a Saturday! I love to wander around and browse the plants and get ideas for my home landscape and planters. The staff is very helpful and extremely knowledgable! Then I go home and work outside with my new plants and feel a sense of pride at what I have done. The plants are very high quality and thrive quite well at my home. I highly recommend Rock City Gardens! **Comment from Rock City Gardens:** > Thank you for the kind review, Bajasue! We appreciate that you took time to let us know how Rock City Gardens inspires you. The next time you drop by for a visit, please ask for Rhonda. Happy Gardening! **★★★★★ — Regina Brenneman, July 2015** > We live in Hunter's Creek (Orlando), but have been making the trip to Rock City Gardens for years. Its like stepping into heaven! Everyone who works there is so helpful and nice. We always come away with treasures and awesome gardening ideas! If I can get my husband to move there...I'll be coming in for a job!!! **Comment from Rock City Gardens:** > Regina, It's great to hear that Rock City Gardens is your destination of choice - and worth the drive. If you haven't visited us since our renovations, you'll love the updates, including a new Flower House, renovated Garden Boutique, and a beautiful dock on the pond for seminars and events. We hope to see you soon! **★★★ — sheshooked, Sept. 2014** > We frequently drive from Jensen Beach to Rock City Gardens and thoroughly enjoy everything about it. Attended a seminar regarding Butterfly Gardens and was stoked to find out what I was doing wrong - no host plants. Can't remember the young man's name but he was very educated and had a great presentation. The grounds are beautiful and we can tell great pride is taken in doing so. We will be back very soon to check out your new building! Sincerely, Tracey Bailey **★★★★★ — longtallwoman, Sept. 2014** > Rock City has always been our favorite plant nursery, but they have spent the last few months undergoing a huge renovation, and what a gorgeous one it is. I guess the only way to describe it is that we now consider the garden center a "destination". The gift shop has even more beautiful items...hard to believe they could improve the old one. But the main reason we buy all our landscaping needs there is the quality of their product. Plants purchased from 'box stores' often do not last long... RC's seldom fail. Plus they have varieties that we will never see elsewhere. Our community landscaper told us last week that we have the best rear garden in the community....thank you Rock City ! **★★★★★ — janemccallum, Sept. 2014** > It is a joy to visit the beautifully landscaped gardens and shop at Rock City. We have been coming here for many years and our garden is filled with their flowers and plants. They also have one of the best selections of garden pots and quality garden ornaments. Our purchases have helped define and add interest to our lake-side garden and home. **★★★★ — User, Sept. 2014** > This review is for the garden boutique. I've always enjoy wandering through the shop. There is a nice selection of home decor and other items. My favorite time to come in is around Christmas for the Mark Roberts fairies. Please don't stop carrying them! Last year bought several ornaments - it's always a special time during the holidays and love the displays you have. Haven't been in since the reformat of the shop. > > I enjoy walking the gardens and getting inspiration. Recently met with Wade but we haven't reconnected yet on finalizing the plans & schedule. Obviously he is very knowledgeable and Rock City is lucky to have him on board. I look forward to working with him. **★★★★★ — salsbury, Sept. 2014** > After meeting a few times in May with their professional landscape designer, it was clear to me how professional and competent their staff was. I'm a gardener in a zone 3, which is a challenge in itself. My knowledge of florida plants is limited and they were very helpful in every aspect of my landscape renovation project. From my water feature and plant selection to the irrigation of the project. The project will commence in October, when I return from my summer home in the Adirondacks. I am very confident the results will be pleasing. ## Selected projects - [Flower & Plant Close-ups](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flower-and-plant-close-ups-pj-vj~2571937) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [The Garden Boutique](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-garden-boutique-pj-vj~2573458) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Flower & Shade Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flower-and-shade-houses-pj-vj~2573419) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Garden Pathways](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-pathways-pj-vj~2573917) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscapes-pj-vj~619491) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - [Statuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/statuary-pj-vj~2573876) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Container Gardens & Pots](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/container-gardens-and-pots-pj-vj~1010596) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Pool decor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-decor-pj-vj~706134) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Outdoor Living Areas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-areas-pj-vj~619484) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Water feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-feature-pj-vj~706125) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [container gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/container-gardens-pj-vj~706131) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 55 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/rock-city-gardens-pfvwus-pf~311406182) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*