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For over thirty years, award-winning Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens has designed and installed beautiful and functional residential and commercial outdoor living spaces.

Garden design ranging from sprawling horse farms to small in-town backyards, mixing it up and making it interesting.

Services include Garden Design, Landscape Design, Rooftop Garden Design, and Installation

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TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY After 18 hours without my p

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY After 18 hours without my phone (a certain little gremlin of a girl snatched it yesterday after lunch while I was planting flowers, but luckily, she probably saw her tail and decided to chase that for hours…SHE IS PERFECT 🤩 🥰🙏) but it’s not too late to post before/after pics of my love, BOTHERUM. Where some folks might see a big ole mess, I see BEAUTY in ere’thang. The last 10 years have been expensive, difficult but totally worth it. To most people, it’s about the front of the house, of course that is so important, but to me, even if you never step foot out back or the side, ya still need to make it “ENCHANTING” to look out the window and feel good in some way. Could be as simple as the $34 stackable chairs @ikea (all plastics aren’t alike, done are creamy soft and stylish) or the $20 baby pool @chevychasehardware (my Girl-Rillas need a place to cool off, so I can fan them and feed them bon-bons) Either way, every spring is a new chance to make your life better by making comfortable places to sit back and enjoy life. It’s short and precious. Which “garden room” do you like best here? #carloftisstyle #botherum #restoration #renovation #preservation #garden #gardendesigner #gardensofinstagram #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #ilovemyjob #lexingtonky #kentucky #horsecapitaloftheworld #horsecountry #bourbon #bourboncapitaloftheworld #transformation #transformationtuesday #beforeandafter #work #workethic #hobby

SUNDAY FUNDAY Learned this from Momma…this is MY

SUNDAY FUNDAY Learned this from Momma…this is MY day. Six days a week I work for others, spend major amounts of $$ at local, family owned nurseries, hardware stores, antique stores and keep the economy running fast and furious. But today, this is when I work in my own garden, getting everything all ready for @keeneland and @kentuckyderby season. Then it never stops after that until New Year’s, ‘cause KENTUCKY is about the most social state there is, constantly entertaining, having suppers and luncheons, garden parties, just any old excuse to have fun with old friends and meeting new ones. (I just met the most darling couple from New Jersey and Germany admiring Botherum from outside the gate while Baby Mags was trying to “slither” through it. 😩😂🥰) After Friday’s deep spring cleaning of “hanger-on-ers” that don’t give anything other than negative vibes, now there is time to seek and find the good folks, full of fun, kindness, thoughtful to others, appreciative and positive thinkers. I’m a magnet for those folks and, unfortunately, a few “Negative Nellie’s” who seem OK, but the minute I detect jealousy, mean spirit…honey, GAME OVER. @s.j.greer Remember in highschool when we would feel icky after spending even a few minutes with those types? Yuck! 😂😘😘😘#dontletthedoorhityawherethegoodlordsplitya #carloftisstyle #carloftispitality #hospitality #sunday #sundayfunday #botherum #garden #gardendesigner #spring #springtime #springcleaning #happy #lexingtonky #babymags #babygerts #ilovemyjob

Today, first day off since January 4 because of ra

Today, first day off since January 4 because of rain and had time to really listen to some shit that came my way. First, at a place that I literally spent thousands upon thousands of dollars for myself and for clients. he said, “We were talking about you today and said, “I’ll give him (me) one thing…he sure does blah blah blah…”. Now, when people say things with that preface, it means “I don’t care about most of him, but i’ll give him ONE thing.” Hmmmm. Interesting. Second, my “friend” called me and was talking about the big event/whatever and I said, “Now bitch, how do you think you got to that party in the first place? Sure, you’ve proved yourself with them, but coming in on my arm gives many privileges. I am known as the “connector” of good people/donations and don’t get angry when I introduce y’all and then you start a whirlwind friendship…Please, go on and do lunch. Daddy works, doesn’t have time for your social climbing ass anyway. And then another friend on the phone today was talking about their fabulous life with one of my famous friends and I had to remind them, “Hoe did you meet them in the first place?” 👊 BUT, seriously folks, THiNK about what you say before blurting it out. I’m an ELEPHANT when it comes to memory. Now, on my way to deliver fresh picked flowers to the hospital where TRUE friends, who want nothing, not going through my amazing reputation built on HONESTY and MANNERS for 58 unbelievable years now, abd want something other than friendship. Go on, try to find somebody that said something about negative about me…. If you do, listen closely and I’ll bet my beautiful dogs that it’s because of jealousy. Happy FRIDAY! 💪💪💪 call🕺🇺🇸 #y’allclowns #learning #learningeveryday #cleaninghouse #takingoutgarbage #learnitabdearnit #happy #springcleaning #deepspringcleaning #friends #realfriends #manners #honesty #respect #fake #nomoremisterniceguy

KEENELAND SEASON is just around the corner. Inste

KEENELAND SEASON is just around the corner. Instead of the regular hotel, stay in complete LUXURY at BOTHERUM. Refined, yet comfortable. I follow nobody’s design aesthetic, it’s all fresh, cheerful, relaxing AND the saltwater pool is kept at 85. Gardens to die for. Big, strong, heavy GATES for your fancy car and privacy. No place like it in Kentucky. I can promise you that! 💪🕺🇺🇸 photos by Abby Laub @airbnb @vrbo @keeneland @visitlex #carloftisstyle #botherumvacations #botherum #poolside #funtimes #lexingtonky #horse #horsecapitaloftheworld #garden #gardens #gardenstyle #downtown #luxury #private #hospitality #historic

PINCH ME, POKE me with a needle, I’m not Irish,

PINCH ME, POKE me with a needle, I’m not Irish, but sure do 💚 those folks, especially the IRISH and EYE-TALIAN mix, both fiery, passionate and fun loving. One year ago, had aggressive prostate cancer, had a tough surgery and after 6 month checkup, it came back detectable. Now, on St. Patrick’s Day, wish me some luck. Between the things that I’ve gone through the past few years, most would have given up, but I’ve kept on working harder than ever, 7 days a week. My “bidness” after losing my right hand man after 4 1/2 years @tdmckinley_ who got me through everything (will always be GRATEFUL 🙏) was a shock, but I’ve taken back over Ere’Thang and since last July, my business is doing TRIPLE what I did before. Took a bit to get back up from the surgery, but I’m back and better than ever in my 37th year of business Just HOPING and PRAYING that today’s test is a good one. If it’s not, nothing I can do about it and will keep on keeping on, knocking it out of the park with my clients, being honest, and being the best person I can possibly be. That’s all one can do, right? Happy St, Patty’s Day, folks! 💚💚💚 @ukhealthcare @universityofky #pinchmeandtellmeitsover #carloftisstyle #hopeful #positive #fighter #beatcancer #pray #work #workethic #gardendesigner #garden #gardening #botherum #ilovemyjob #luckoftheirish #saintpatricksday #green #greeneyes

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY Although it feels like the

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY Although it feels like the dead of winter the past few days, with wrecks galore this morning after a dusting of snow overnight, SPRING is a coming down the track. My wonderful clients and friends @meredithfee @jordyenglish sent me these photos from when their darling baby Noelle was here at Botherum for some photos by the super talented @meagencphotography Plus, seeing the LOVE of my life, Lily Carloftis, made it even sweeter…she always took over a situation! 🥰 What do you think of this transformation? #carloftisstyle #transformationtuesday #transformation #beforeandafter #botherum #walledgarden #whitegarden #preservation #garden #gardendesigner #lexington #spring

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TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY After 18 hours without my p

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY After 18 hours without my phone (a certain little gremlin of a girl snatched it yesterday after lunch while I was planting flowers, but luckily, she probably saw her tail and decided to chase that for hours…SHE IS PERFECT 🤩 🥰🙏) but it’s not too late to post before/after pics of my love, BOTHERUM. Where some folks might see a big ole mess, I see BEAUTY in ere’thang. The last 10 years have been expensive, difficult but totally worth it. To most people, it’s about the front of the house, of course that is so important, but to me, even if you never step foot out back or the side, ya still need to make it “ENCHANTING” to look out the window and feel good in some way. Could be as simple as the $34 stackable chairs @ikea (all plastics aren’t alike, done are creamy soft and stylish) or the $20 baby pool @chevychasehardware (my Girl-Rillas need a place to cool off, so I can fan them and feed them bon-bons) Either way, every spring is a new chance to make your life better by making comfortable places to sit back and enjoy life. It’s short and precious. Which “garden room” do you like best here? #carloftisstyle #botherum #restoration #renovation #preservation #garden #gardendesigner #gardensofinstagram #gardenideas #gardeninspiration #ilovemyjob #lexingtonky #kentucky #horsecapitaloftheworld #horsecountry #bourbon #bourboncapitaloftheworld #transformation #transformationtuesday #beforeandafter #work #workethic #hobby

SUNDAY FUNDAY Learned this from Momma…this is MY

SUNDAY FUNDAY Learned this from Momma…this is MY day. Six days a week I work for others, spend major amounts of $$ at local, family owned nurseries, hardware stores, antique stores and keep the economy running fast and furious. But today, this is when I work in my own garden, getting everything all ready for @keeneland and @kentuckyderby season. Then it never stops after that until New Year’s, ‘cause KENTUCKY is about the most social state there is, constantly entertaining, having suppers and luncheons, garden parties, just any old excuse to have fun with old friends and meeting new ones. (I just met the most darling couple from New Jersey and Germany admiring Botherum from outside the gate while Baby Mags was trying to “slither” through it. 😩😂🥰) After Friday’s deep spring cleaning of “hanger-on-ers” that don’t give anything other than negative vibes, now there is time to seek and find the good folks, full of fun, kindness, thoughtful to others, appreciative and positive thinkers. I’m a magnet for those folks and, unfortunately, a few “Negative Nellie’s” who seem OK, but the minute I detect jealousy, mean spirit…honey, GAME OVER. @s.j.greer Remember in highschool when we would feel icky after spending even a few minutes with those types? Yuck! 😂😘😘😘#dontletthedoorhityawherethegoodlordsplitya #carloftisstyle #carloftispitality #hospitality #sunday #sundayfunday #botherum #garden #gardendesigner #spring #springtime #springcleaning #happy #lexingtonky #babymags #babygerts #ilovemyjob

Today, first day off since January 4 because of ra

Today, first day off since January 4 because of rain and had time to really listen to some shit that came my way. First, at a place that I literally spent thousands upon thousands of dollars for myself and for clients. he said, “We were talking about you today and said, “I’ll give him (me) one thing…he sure does blah blah blah…”. Now, when people say things with that preface, it means “I don’t care about most of him, but i’ll give him ONE thing.” Hmmmm. Interesting. Second, my “friend” called me and was talking about the big event/whatever and I said, “Now bitch, how do you think you got to that party in the first place? Sure, you’ve proved yourself with them, but coming in on my arm gives many privileges. I am known as the “connector” of good people/donations and don’t get angry when I introduce y’all and then you start a whirlwind friendship…Please, go on and do lunch. Daddy works, doesn’t have time for your social climbing ass anyway. And then another friend on the phone today was talking about their fabulous life with one of my famous friends and I had to remind them, “Hoe did you meet them in the first place?” 👊 BUT, seriously folks, THiNK about what you say before blurting it out. I’m an ELEPHANT when it comes to memory. Now, on my way to deliver fresh picked flowers to the hospital where TRUE friends, who want nothing, not going through my amazing reputation built on HONESTY and MANNERS for 58 unbelievable years now, abd want something other than friendship. Go on, try to find somebody that said something about negative about me…. If you do, listen closely and I’ll bet my beautiful dogs that it’s because of jealousy. Happy FRIDAY! 💪💪💪 call🕺🇺🇸 #y’allclowns #learning #learningeveryday #cleaninghouse #takingoutgarbage #learnitabdearnit #happy #springcleaning #deepspringcleaning #friends #realfriends #manners #honesty #respect #fake #nomoremisterniceguy

KEENELAND SEASON is just around the corner. Inste

KEENELAND SEASON is just around the corner. Instead of the regular hotel, stay in complete LUXURY at BOTHERUM. Refined, yet comfortable. I follow nobody’s design aesthetic, it’s all fresh, cheerful, relaxing AND the saltwater pool is kept at 85. Gardens to die for. Big, strong, heavy GATES for your fancy car and privacy. No place like it in Kentucky. I can promise you that! 💪🕺🇺🇸 photos by Abby Laub @airbnb @vrbo @keeneland @visitlex #carloftisstyle #botherumvacations #botherum #poolside #funtimes #lexingtonky #horse #horsecapitaloftheworld #garden #gardens #gardenstyle #downtown #luxury #private #hospitality #historic