Transform Your Garden Into a Tropical Paradise
Why South Florida Chooses Maytee
The "lawyer of the plants" — advocating for your garden before ever picking up a shovel.
Plant Rescue First
We evaluate before we remove. Maytee's signature approach saves your existing plants and your budget.
Miami Climate Expert
Every recommendation is tailored to South Florida's unique heat, humidity, and tropical growing season.
Deeply Personal Design
No cookie-cutter gardens. Every design reflects your taste, lifestyle, and the soul of your home.
As Seen on TV
Featured in South Florida media — bringing professional-grade expertise and passion to every client.
From the Nursery
Hand-selected tropical, native, and ornamental plants for Miami's unique climate

Bougainvillea
$35.00Buganvilla
Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. They are native to the tropical forests of South America. There are between 4 and 22 species in the genus. The inflorescence consists of large colorful sepal-like bracts which surround three simple waxy flowers, gaining popularity for the plant as an ornamental. The plant is named after explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729–1811),

Bird of Paradise
$65.00Ave del Paraíso
Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the crane flower, bird of paradise, or isigude in Nguni, is a species of flowering plant native to the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. An evergreen perennial, it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers. In temperate areas it is a popular houseplant.

Areca Palm
$89.00Palma Areca
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, also known by its synonym Dypsis lutescens and as golden cane palm, areca palm, yellow palm, butterfly palm, or bamboo palm, is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, native to Madagascar and naturalized in the Andaman Islands, Thailand, Vietnam, Réunion, El Salvador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Canary Islands, southern Florida, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, and the Leeward Anti

Ixora
$22.00Ixora
Ixora coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes. It is the national flower of Suriname.

Dwarf Olive Tree
$95.00Olivo Enano
The olive is a species of subtropical evergreen tree in the family Oleaceae. Originating in Asia Minor, it is abundant throughout the Mediterranean Basin, with wild subspecies in Africa and western Asia; modern cultivars are traced primarily to the Near East, Aegean Sea, and Strait of Gibraltar. The olive is the type species for its genus, Olea, and lends its name to the Oleaceae plant family, which includes lilac, jasmine, forsythia, and ash. Th

Firebush
$18.00Arbusto de Fuego
Hamelia patens is a large evergreen perennial shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida in the southern United States to as far south as Argentina. Common names include firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush, and redhead. In Belize, this plant's Mayan name is Ix Canaan and is also known as "Guardian of the Forest".
Garden Services
From design concept to long-term care — everything your South Florida garden needs
Garden Installation
Instalación de Jardín
Full installation of your new garden design. We source, deliver, and plant everything — from tropical specimens to flowering borders. Pricing based on project scope.
Landscape Design Consultation
Consulta de Diseño Paisajístico
Personalized 1-hour consultation with Maytee to design your dream garden. Includes a written plan and plant list tailored to your space and Miami's climate.
Ongoing Garden Maintenance
Mantenimiento de Jardín
Monthly maintenance visits to keep your garden thriving in South Florida's unique climate. Includes pruning, fertilizing, pest management, and seasonal adjustments.
Plant Rescue & Restoration
Rescate y Restauración de Plantas
Maytee's signature service: we evaluate your existing plants before removing anything. Save what can be saved, transform what needs a boost.
Completed Gardens
Real transformations across Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Kendall, and greater Miami

Evening Garden Installation — Miami

Coral Gables Estate — Bougainvillea Entrance

Lakeside Garden — Bromeliads & Black Swans

Tropical Waterfall & Stone Patio

Tiki Hut Overlooking Tropical Pond

Front Yard Transformation — Kendall

200+ Reviews
across Google & Yelp
As Seen on TV
Meet Maytee —
The Lawyer of the Plants
Maytee founded Maytee's Garden Center with a mission that sets her apart: rescue first, plant second. Her philosophy — that every garden deserves an advocate before a bulldozer — earned her the nickname "the lawyer of the plants."
Her expertise in South Florida's unique climate, her passion for rescuing overlooked specimens, and her eye for lush, personalized design have made her a fixture in Miami's gardening community — and a familiar face on South Florida television.
What Clients Are Saying
Over 200 five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Instagram
"Maytee completely transformed our backyard into a tropical paradise. She saved plants we thought were dead and created something magical. She's the plant whisperer!"
Jennifer M.
Pinecrest, FL
"We've used Maytee for three different properties now. Her eye for design, knowledge of Miami's climate, and passion for plants is unmatched in South Florida."
Roberto & Ana G.
Coral Gables, FL
"I called Maytee thinking my garden was beyond saving. Two visits later, it looks better than when we first planted it. She's a miracle worker with plants."
Linda T.
Kendall, FL
"Maytee is featured on TV for a reason — her knowledge is encyclopedic and her designs are stunning. Our pool area is now the envy of the neighborhood."
Patricia W.
Miami Lakes, FL
Ready for Your Transformation?
Let Maytee design the garden you've always imagined. Book a consultation and get a personalized design proposal.