Winter Garden Home Designs

Dozens of lovely lakes and the feeling of "being at home" combine to make Winter Garden a community with some of the most sought after prime real estate in all of the Orlando and Central Florida region. Through the years, Winter Garden has developed a solid reputation as being the quintessential idyllic "home town." Since its founding in the middle part of the 1800s, Winter Garden was a Floridian citrus community like many of the other small towns that came to life in Central Florida, within close proximity to Orlando.

The citrus trade in Winter Garden came to a horrible end in the 1980s when thoroughly destructive frosts demolished thousands of acres of citrus trees. The vital citrus industry, that once provided the lifeblood for Winter Garden, was in shambles. However, this devastation was not the end of Winter Garden. It marked a turning point from which Winter Garden went from being primarily an agricultural community to developing into the site of prime residential real estate that rapidly has become the envy of the Orlando and Central Florida region.

Winter Garden was reborn and became a community synonymous with great expectations and gracious living. Prime real estate was being developed in and around Winter Garden at an amazing and yet controlled and responsible pace. The "home town" flavor of the community remains as magnificent residential properties have been developed.

More than fifty remarkable developers have prime residential properties in construction at the present time. These marvelous residences do include some of the most magnificent properties to be found anywhere in the Orlando and Central Florida area. In addition, for many young families and for people looking for more affordable housing, Winter Garden has plenty of mid-level (and yet very stylish) residences for sale and in development across the city.

In addition to the prime real estate opportunities that draw people to Winter Garden, the chain and freestanding lakes add an unparalleled sense of beauty to the entire area. One would be hard pressed to find more compelling and stunning real estate than that which is situated around and along the beautiful lakes that abound at Winter Garden.

Blue Rug Juniper

The Blue Rug Juniper is beautiful throughout the winter. It easily tolerates sub-zero temperatures while retaining its beautiful appearance. The dense, silvery-blue foliage grows to 6-8 inches tall, spreading to about 5 feet. The Blue Rug Juniper prefers full sun to partial shade. A great choice for your winter garden that thrives best in zones 2 - 9.

Irish Moss

Low-growing Irish Moss is ideal for filling in spaces between plants and shrubs in your winter garden. It prefers full sun to partial shade. Densely matted, moss-like clumps will grow 2-4 inches high. Irish Moss rarely needs clipping and will withstand foot traffic. Retains its beautiful green color all year long with contrasting delicate white flowers from mid spring to early summer. Don't overlook this great groundcover when planning your winter garden. Thrives best in zones 4 - 8.

Coral Beauty Cotoneaster

This beautiful evergreen ground cover produces coral-red berries that persist into winter, adding color and beauty to your winter landscape. It will grow 12-24 inches tall and spread approximately 6 feet. White flowers will appear in the late spring. Prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives best in zones 5 - 7.

White Lady Helleborus

Snowy-white, 2 to 3 inch blooms will emerge in late winter into early spring, announcing the end of the cold winter weather. The White Lady Helleborus is long lasting and extremely hardy, adding interest the year round. Preferring full to partial shade, it will grow 14-18 inches tall with approximately the same spread. Thrives best in zones 4 - 9.