Meet Our Founder

With over 33 years in the landscape industry, Garry McKenzie is an FNGLA Certified Landscape Contractor and a third-generation Tallahassee native. As the owner and principal designer of Artistic Landscaping, Garry has created a vast portfolio of commercial and residential landscapes, transforming spaces into inviting and dynamic environments. His expertise lies in blending creativity, beauty, and functionality with a thorough knowledge of the plants and materials suited to North Florida and South Georgia. Since founding Artistic Landscaping in 1992, Garry has grown the company from a small landscape maintenance service into a thriving landscape and hardscape construction business.

Initially focused on commercial clients—like apartment complexes, industrial sites, and hotels—Garry’s attention to detail quickly established Artistic Landscaping as a trusted name in the industry. By 2010, Garry recognized the potential for more creative expression in landscape design, shifting the company’s focus to artistic landscape design and construction. His vision has been to transform spaces by incorporating unique elements like waterscapes, hardscapes, and artistic features that enhance both aesthetics and functionality.

Under Garry’s leadership, Artistic Landscaping has designed and landscaped over 25 apartment communities, installed more than 50 waterscapes, and laid thousands of square feet of retaining walls and pavers. The company has also built a variety of outdoor structures, including pickleball courts, playgrounds, shade cloth assemblies, and artificial turf installations.

In 2019, Garry made the strategic decision to focus exclusively on landscape construction, moving away from lawn maintenance. Today, Artistic Landscaping is celebrated for its innovative solutions, problem-solving abilities, and consistently high-quality project delivery. Garry’s dedication to understanding each client’s unique needs is central to his work, ensuring every outdoor space he creates is custom-designed to enhance the client’s enjoyment and lifestyle.