9^th Avenue Designs – www.9thavenuedesigns.com   (216) 548-9971

Song:  Four Seasons

A well-designed landscape should look beautiful all four seasons, with all elements designed to change and develop through winter, spring, summer and fall.  9th Avenue's landscape architects have been producing award-winning custom landscapes that not only get better as the seasons pass but also the years.  This year's garden design is sure to impress featuring a living wall, copper water feature, vibrant planting scheme, carved stone work and hand hewed arbor.  Services include all aspects of outdoor living and sustainable design.

American Beauty Landscaping - www.americanbeautylandscaping.com 

(330) 788-1501

Song: Home

Nothing compares to the comfort and familiarity of home.  That’s the feeling this garden of primarily white, lavender and pink delivers with a layout that’s perfect for any home and includes benches, a fireplace and hilly terrain leading to a patio with a table, chairs and a grill.  American Beauty’s specialty of creating a European, old-world feel shines through in its use of mostly natural stone for the fireplace and grill, and its ability to create mystery and intrigue draws you forward to explore.

Barnes Nursery – www.barnesnursery.com (419) 433-5525

Song: American Pie

If you’re a classic rock fan you’ll get a kick out of this garden where lyrics like “Drove my Chevy to the levy but the levy was dry” and “Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye” seem to come to life.  The garden, which includes a meadow of perennial flowers and plenty of movement with water and flames in the fire pit, shows the nursery’s ability to design anything you can imagine.

Brian-Kyle’s Construction, Inc. Landscapes of Distinction – www.briankyles.com (440) 934-4024

Song: Morning Has Broken

Nothing compares to the reflective mood and tranquility a peaceful morning creates.  If you are looking to replicate this feeling in your own yard, this garden, where you can stroll down a stone path crossing a small stream on an arching wooden bridge and arrive upon a quaint bluestone seating area nestled among pastel colored flowering trees and shrubs, is where you’ll want to spend some time.

 Down to Earth Landscaping – www.DTEOhio.com (216) 518-1804

Song: Whiter Shade of Pale

Only various shades of white flowers will be used in this design, leaving it up to layers of texture to create a sense of mystery and romance.  Additional elements such as a fireplace, waterfall and outdoor kitchen add to the interesting details, and also highlight the quality and creativity of Down to Earth Landscaping’s award-winning work.

Earth and WaterScapes - (440) 749-3474

Song: Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls

Enjoy a “peace” of nature when you explore this garden that showcases Earth and WaterScapes’ talent of creating an outdoor living space that is both peaceful and functional, and includes a rustic and outdoorsy style with pondless waterfall, fire pit with rustic seating and a barbeque area.  The lyrics “please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to” are consistent with their ability to create a garden that’s comfortable and affordable and entices you to stay at home and enjoy. 

Forevergreen Lawncare – http://4evergreenlawn.com/ (440) 327-8987

Song:  Cleveland Rocks

This garden will salute all things that make Cleveland unique – complete with a nod to some Cleveland jokes, too!  It starts with flowers and colors that represent the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Indians.  A meandering river through the garden will look like it’s burning as it leads to an “eerie” lake.  It’s a showcase of the creativity that Forevergreen Lawncare brings to each job.

JTS Landscaping - www.jtslandscaping.com (330) 769-1878

Song:  Old Time Rock and Roll

Cleveland is an old time rock and roll town, and this garden features rolling water and rocks to represent the classic Bob Seger song. Highlights are a water feature that looks like a concert stage with water running across, surrounded by vibrant bursts of pink, purple and yellow flowers.  JTS Landscaping professionals will be on hand to show you how landscaping can add value to your property.

Klein's Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. – http://kleinslandscaping.com/ 

(330) 877-0458

Song:  Red, Red Wine

Just in time for Valentine’s Day:  Come see a stream of wine flowing over a bar and a natural-stone carved fountain with over-spilling red water accentuated by red flowers.  Klein's Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. will showcase its specialty in creating high-end outdoor living spaces with beautiful hardscape craftsmanship and unique water and plant plans.

Landscape Design Associates Inc  - www.4landscapedesign.net

(330) 808-6060

Song: Margaritaville 

You won’t want to leave this garden, inspired by this delightful tropical tune!  A five-foot water feature flowing into a pondless catch basin, rocks to the left and right, an arched gazebo, fire pit and tropical mixed perennials, all built around an Old-world style patio, set the backdrop for a tropical escape.  There's no better way to enjoy your outdoor living space!

Landstyles Inc. - http://landstyles.com/ (440) 352-9052/(440) 942-2818

Song: Beautiful Day

This garden, where you’ll find flowering plants, a patio, a waterfall, the facade of a house and a meandering pathway, is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful retreat.  Lyrics like “Heart is a bloom” and “See the world in green and blue” tie into the planting, growing and eco-sensitive nature of the kind of serene gardens Landstyles creates. 

Sal’s Landscaping Company - http://sals-landscaping.com/ (440) 746-9788

Song: Andrea Bocelli's Caruso

Sal’s Landscaping has over 20 years experience, is locally owned and operated and is a member of the Ohio Landscaping Association.  It takes pride in its quality workmanship that is guaranteed, offers reasonable prices, and uses top of the line equipment for the variety of services they provide including lawn, shrub and tree installations, retaining walls, waterfalls and ponds, fireplaces and grills and cultured veneer stone.

Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services, Inc. – www.schilllandscaping.com (440) 949-6089

Song: Garden Party

A garden party in the winter?  That’s what this garden will deliver with a festive outdoor living and entertainment space, ideal for throwing parties, which includes a kitchen/bar with a grill and granite bar top, a living space with a large flat-screen TV and fireplace and spa with tile mosaic.  Shill Landscaping will showcase its specialty in creating an environment perfect for entertaining.

Scott’s Landscaping & Snowplowing Co.- (440) 260-0110

Song: Fields of Gold

A garden is a place of relaxation, which is what this garden with its mellow, easygoing theme and abundance of beautiful yellow gold greenery delivers. The relaxed feel will be present in the unique water feature, multiple patios located throughout the garden and the dual-level kitchen and grill area.

The Connelly Landscaping Co. - www.connellylandscaping.com

(440) 835-5455

Song: Take it Easy

This garden highlights The Connelly Landscaping Company’s ability to create a garden space perfect for taking it easy at home 365 days a year.  You’ll be carried away by the beauty of the plants and the sound of a unique waterfall in this relaxing, nearly all-natural outdoor living space that includes a sandstone patio and outdoor fire structure.

The Ohio Valley Group Inc. - http://www.ohiovalleygroup.com

(440) 543-0500

Song: If I Had a Million Dollars

Enjoy a "million dollar view" that includes waterfalls, ponds, a built-in grilling area and fireplace, as well as a natural meadow, that you can visualize and which The Ohio Valley Group Inc. can create in your own yard for much less than a million dollars!  Spend a few minutes in this garden that includes a 10' x 12' pergola, bluestone patio and plants like rhododendrons, tulips and crocuses, and you'll leave with a smile on your face and plenty of yard and garden ideas.

The Pattie Group - www.pattiegroup.com (440) 338-1288

Song: Lady in Red

Romance is in the air!  With a patio area, waterfall that flows into a spa, sitting area and built-in grill, this garden, designed to be romantic and relaxing, brings together all the necessary elements for ‘date night’ in your own backyard oasis. The Pattie Group has infused this interactive garden with the color red and showcases what it does best by creating a top-of-the-line entertainment space that is at one with nature and architectural structure.

The Weidner Group – www.theweidnergroup.com (440)-327-8147

Song: The Two of Us

The Weidner Group is an expert at creating gardens that are truly an extension of your home interior and it does just that in this garden based on the tune that speaks to going home. You’ll see an abstract set of a house that opens up into a garden of plum and white flowering plants with an outdoor TV, sofa and chairs, and privacy delivered by 25-foot trees lining the perimeter.

Zergott Landscaping Inc. and Garden Center - www.zergott.com

(440) 777-3810

Song: Cheeseburger in Paradise

If you’re ready to escape the cold and long for a backyard paradise, stop by this garden that features an outdoor patio complete with hammock, outdoor bar and grill (perfect for those cheeseburgers in paradise!), a waterfall and tropical plants, including banana trees, bamboos and others that can be grown right here in Northeast Ohio.  Be inspired to create your own tropical paradise. 

Additional Garden Features

Cleveland Botanical Garden – www.cbgarden.org

Cleveland Botanical Gardens is partnering with Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County to showcase orchids and tropical plants, and feature demonstrations on urban farming and composting. During the Expo, Master Gardeners will present topics such as rose care, pruning, orchids, organic gardening, harvest and canning and seed starting.  Learn from the area’s most avid gardeners how to turn your passion for gardening up a notch!

The Ohio Landscape Association -  www.myohiolandscape.com

See what a collaboration of the area’s professional landscape contractors can do to create a beautiful garden retreat.  The Ohio Landscape Association is comprised of 500 members, many of whom helped to create the peaceful oasis on display. Whether you need a patio, pergola or a plan for planting, turn to www.myohiolandscape.com before you start your project. There you will find information on plant choices, tips, advice on hiring a professional contractor, and a free referral service by zip code. 

Outdoor Living Pavilion sponsored by The Home Depot

This second major landscaping feature, a first for the show, will have five to six landscapers each creating colorful and interactive 250- to 300-square foot gardens that will incorporate outdoor products from The Home Depot, like a grill, outdoor furniture and lawn mower. Their garden creations will inspire show visitors and provide ideas for transforming their own backyards. Visitors will find this feature near the East Entrance. 

Gardening Stage