Beth has a true passion for creating gracious
garden scenes and outdoor spaces
that are inviting, lush, pretty, intimate, and
tropical. She has developed and implemented
a wide array of custom tropical
garden designs throughout Naples and
Collier County since founding Greenery
Wizard in 2012. Her clients include singlefamily
homes and residential communities.
Her gardens are shaped by her training
in design and colored by her love of Florida
nature and inspired by a lifelong love of
gardens which began alongside her Mother,
Grandmothers, and Aunt. She is a Florida
Certified Horticulture Professional through
FNGLA. Her experience in project management
ensures that landscape projects are
completed timely and on budget.
A Naples resident of over 20 years,
Beth has learned that the enjoyment of
Florida life is enhanced by the connections
we make to the beauty of nature that surrounds
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Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration from Ashland
University. She volunteers with the Naples
Therapeutic Riding Center and is an active
member of the Unity Church of Naples.
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plants also shed their flowers so mixing in less high-maintenance (but still beautiful), options
like Copperleaf can help you keep yard work to a minimum.
HEALTHY AND HAPPY BUTTERFLIES
Please don’t spray your yard with pesticides! As you take the time to work with someone to plan
the garden, make sure you also have a plan to naturally control pest problems that may pop
up. Butterflies are just beautiful bugs and like all bugs, spraying your plants won’t encourage
them to use your lovely garden as their home. If you are worried about caterpillars eating your
plants, I suggest giving them their favorite food options throughout your garden so they aren’t
tempted to eat other foliage. Caterpillars love milkweed so planting a little “buffet” area will
help ensure they will stay away from your roses and impatiens. Pests usually occur when there
is an overabundance of one plant, a monoculture, in your yard. Combining a variety of plants
keeps the ecosystem healthy.
(TOP LEFT) Butterflies are attracted to colors so make sure there are plenty bright flowers in your garden.
(RIGHT) Paths that meander add a little extra magic to your garden. (BOTTOM LEFT) Non-blooming
plants help minimize the amount of maintenance since they don’t have flowers that fall off.
THE ART OF DESIGN
I love to center all my gardens around a path. Whether walking the dog or taking out your
trash, you should have a clear path through your yard or garden that’s pleasing to the eye and
surrounded by nature. Adding curves or wrapping the path around a corner creates a sense
of wonder as you never know what kind of beautiful bird, colorful butterfly, or fuzzy garden
creature you will see as you make the turn. Grass, stone, gravel, or pavers are all great materials
I use when creating this important foundation. Once I know where the path will lead, I look at
the structure of the garden. Scale, texture, and color are all important aspects when creating any
landscape design.
You can also create a butterfly garden with pots and containers. This is a great option for people
with patios or small yards or those who rent. Butterflies have been seen at heights of 1,000+ feet
so even condo owners can get in on the winged action. Again, colorful nectar producing plants
for the adults and plenty of caterpillar food are the keys for creating a robust container garden
that will attract these magical creatures.
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