Landscaping Design, Tree’s and Shrubs.

Essential Tips and Information for successfully creating and designing your Florida landscape correctly. From choosing the right plants to preventing common mistakes made by poor landscape design.

Choosing the Right Plants:

One important aspect for creating a successful landscape is choosing the right plants for each location where you plan to install. Some areas may have poor drainage and be wet and soggy, other areas can be dry and sandy. 
 
Consider the amount of light each area receives, Full Sun, Partial Sun or Full Shade. Pick the right plant for it’s adaptability for each area. It is always helpful to know the characteristics of plants and shrubs when choosing them this way you will have a better chance of them growing healthy and surviving under the conditions at each location. 

Know Your Zone:

It is important to know what zone, (8, 9, 10, etc.) you live in so you can determine the hardiness of the plant you are choosing. Suitable hardiness means a plant can be expected to grow in the zones temperature extremes, as determined by the lowest average annual temperature.

Important reminder: during winter months, cover tender plants
with the proper protection… “Never Use Plastic”.

Choosing the Shrub Color:

It is better to choose shrubs that have color to mix with your common green landscape plants. When choosing colors, pick plants and shrubs that will fit with the color of your home making it attractive and eye appealing.

Did You know Your Landscape is 20% of the Value of Your Home?

Include areas for Bedding Plants, Annuals and Perennials. Place them in front of your Ornamentals and they will complete your landscape with lots of color.

Tree Installation: 

When Installing trees, location is most important. If planted too close to your home the tree can damage your foundation as the roots grow “outward”. Branches and debris from trees can destroy roofing during a storm, high wind and hurricanes. 

When trees are properly placed, they can help your home become more energy efficient. I recommend to choose trees that are native or adaptable to your area.

Trees should always be trimmed to avoid problems for your home, lawn, landscape and lets don’t forget your neighbor.

Common Mistakes Made In Designing:

1. Over-Planting: Remember, Plants and Shrubs will become bigger than the size at installation. They should Not be touching each other.

2. Planting taller shrubs in front of shorter ones, thus hiding plants in back from view. Not too good. Believe it or not, this does happen. To prevent this from happening, it is always good to know the eventual size of each plant or shrub to avoid this problem.

3. Planting shrubs too close to the house resulting in covering windows and making it difficult to do work on your home. This will also cause problems when painting your house. Plus, this can ruin the appearance of your place.

4. Shrubs and Plants scattered around: This can cause confusion for the eye and creates a “Non Professional” appearance. Create focal points by grouping each type of plant and shrub together.

In conclusion, By installing and caring for trees and shrubs the right way, you will be happier with your landscape and in the long run it will save you time and money.

When you Adopt a plan… You will be more successful!

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