The main purpose of a garden is to give its owner the best and highest kind of earthly pleasure.
Gertrude Jekyll
Wood & Garden
Eugenie Najjar, born and raised in New York City, started her life in Providence, RI in 1979 as an artist. She has a BFA from RISD in photography and an MFA from NYU/International Center of Photography. She attended the Master Gardener program at URI in 1993 and matriculated through the Radcliffe Seminars Landscape Design Program from 1992-1995.. She continues to expand her knowledge of native and traditional species and design practice within the expanse of the New England landscape.
Ground Flora Exterior Design
Eugenie J. Najjar
Providence, Rhode Island
Testimonials
I felt like I was a part of the design process and that Gina really listened to me and understood how my family envisioned using the space, my preferences in plants, and my desired outcome. Creative, respectful, and open to ideas—all within my budget.
— A.S. (Oriole Avenue, Providence)
Gina and her team helped us transform our small urban garden from an unused space into a mini oasis. From conception to completion, Gina handled all aspects of our outside renovation. We now have a beautiful, functional space with flowering plants, shade, and even a hot tub. I would (and have) recommend her completely.
— N.L. (Barnes Street, Providence)
Gina Najjar is the finest garden designer we’ve ever worked with. She treats our garden as though it were her own, taking care of it with a view to long-term sustainability. She’s an excellent communicator and a responsible manager, and her thoughtful approach to design suits our property perfectly. On top of that, her crew are all conscientious professionals and we wouldn’t work with anyone else.
— E.M. (College Hill, Providence)
Working with Gina and Ground Flora has completely transformed our property and the way we live in our outdoor space. When we bought our home a few years ago there had been some preliminary work done in our yard. Gina spent time understanding our vision and aesthetic: to achieve a more private space with plantings that were natural, diverse, and not overly manicured. She collaboratively worked with us to select plants and to think about how our outdoor space would mature and grow. The result has been more beautiful than we could have imagined. In addition to her deep knowledge of plant materials and design, she is responsive, communicative, and hard working. I could not recommend her more highly.
— L.A. (Cooke Street, Providence)
Ground Flora has been a blessing to my garden. Not only did Gina grasp the problems which needed solving, but she applied her knowledge of plants to turn my shade garden and lawn into a haven instead of a hassle.
— L.M. (Power Street, Providence)