Paradeco Coffee Roasters: A Lush Oasis in St. Petersburg
Jungle Rising Green Walls works with Oasis Landscapes to create a beautiful Florafelt Pockets Living Wall for Paradeco Coffee Roasters in St Petersburg, Florida.
The Vision Unveiled
The heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, just got greener and more vibrant with the addition of a stunning living wall at Paradeco Coffee Roasters. This green masterpiece was brought to life through the collaboration of Jungle Rising Green Walls and Oasis Landscapes, turning a coffee haven into a lush oasis.
Seth Stottlemyer living wall specialist.
The Green Thumb Behind the Magic
Meet Seth Stottlemyer, the visionary designer and installer who transformed the dream into a reality. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for botanical beauty, Seth carefully curated and planted the Florafelt Pockets, ensuring a seamless integration of nature into the urban space. His dedication to the project shines through in every leaf and petal.
About the Designer
Seth Stottlemyer, a seasoned designer and installer, specializes in creating stunning living walls using Florafelt Pockets. His dedication to sustainable design and mentorship has led to the growth of a new talent in St. Petersburg, Rael Lawrence, the new installer from Jungle Rising. The Florafelt Pocket wall at Paradeco Coffee Roasters stands as a testament to their collaborative efforts, transforming a simple coffee spot into a flourishing urban oasis.
Florafelt Pockets living wall for Paradeco Coffee Roasters, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Paradeco Coffee Roasters, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Sowing Seeds of Sustainable Design
Jungle Rising Green Walls, in partnership with Oasis Landscapes, takes pride in creating living works of art that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of spaces but also contribute to environmental sustainability. Seth Stottlemyer's expertise and commitment, coupled with the fresh perspective brought by Rael Lawrence, showcase the seamless blend of experience and innovation. Together, they've turned Parade Coffee into a green haven that not only serves excellent coffee but also exemplifies the beauty of living design.
Nurturing Nature, Mentoring Minds
Seth's commitment to sustainability goes beyond the initial installation. Enter Rael Lawrence, the new installer in St. Petersburg working with Jungle Rising. Under Seth's mentorship, Rael played a crucial role in bringing the living wall to life. Now, she takes charge of the maintenance of the Florafelt Pocket wall, ensuring that the vibrant oasis remains a beacon of natural beauty in the heart of the city.
Florafelt Pockets living wall installation with gutter for drainage.
Paradeco Coffee Roasters
111 2nd Ave NE #101, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 - paradecocoffee.com
System Design
Florafelt Pockets Living Wall with Drip Irrigation and Drain Tray. Plywood with air gap mounting.
Sarasota Landscaper Creates Gorgeous Vertical Gardens for his Clients
A Florafelt vertical garden by Seth Stottlemyer of Oasis Gardenscapes welcomes visitors to this Florida residence.
Seth Stottlemyer of Oasis Gardenscapes uses Florafelt vertical garden planters to create a wall garden for a private home.
It is easy to install the panels. Root wrapping plants is easy and plants thrive in Florafelt.
A combination of philodendron, peperomia and ferns make for a delightful living wall.
Seth loves to use the Florafelt system to create luxurious living walls for his clients.
It is simple to install the Florafelt vertical garden planter panels and root wrapped plants thrive in Florafelt.
Seth Stottlemyer
Oasis Gardenscapes
Sarasota, Florida
941-724-4837
He built one, and here they come.
Seth Stottlemyer's first vertical garden is a stunner! Trained in Washington, DC, apprenticed in New York, and now headquartered in Sarasota, this entrepreneur brings a little northern exposure to the sunny South.
As a rising star landscaper, Seth is big on keeping up to date ─ not surprising since he managed energy efficiency programs at Con Edison, received professional certification from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (headquartered in Toronto), and studied at the New York Botanical Garden. He apprenticed at the renowned Town and Gardens firm in New York City, rising to manage high profile residential and commercial sites.
So when this fan of living architecture saw the growth in vertical gardens, he built a 10x9-foot demo wall at his new business, Oasis Gardenscapes. He even added weathered driftwood for regional flavor and artistry.
One might think that in Florida, only tropical plants that soak up the sun all day survive – not so. “Our vertical garden is north facing and doesn’t get a lot of direct sun. In fact, there is a slight roof overhang,” says Seth. So he created a masterpiece including ferns, philodendrons, bromeliads and peperomia, which work well in lower light. Peperomia’s many varieties include silver and burgundy stems and leaves for added punch; that and its attractively mounted compact habit make it a great wall companion.
Needless to say, the living wall creates “A lot of buzz. I think this will take off big for me,” Seth says. One project gained as a result is a 9x11-foot wall for a new client’s dining terrace, which is surrounded by indirect light.
Seth grew up gardening and running the family business in Sarasota, but after years of work and education up north, he enjoys getting to know the southern plant palette again.
“Xeriscaping is taking off down here,” he says. “We’re using hardscaping like shells and rocks and drought resistant plants. There is a lot less maintenance: no need to cut, weed and fertilize all that grass.”
“We have a lot of courtyards where vertical gardens would be perfect,” he says. “I want to promote herb gardens and lettuces, which are popular here. With my experience in New York City, you have to bring your professional A game to high-end properties. I’m also excited to bring in my own artistry and flavor.”