Landscaping Tips from a Tampa, FL Landscape Designer

Landscape designs in Florida can be a tough challenge. Between all the heat of the scorching summers and the rainy seasons, keeping a landscape maintained properly is a task for the persistent.

Here are some tips from a local landscape designer on how to best manage your landscape.

Choose the correct plants

The most important part of the landscape will be the plants you choose. Make sure they don't overwhelm the yard. A plant that looks small is most likely only a sapling and can quickly grow out of all proportions. Be sure to talk to a local landscaper about what plants are best for your garden.

While Florida does have a humid climate, ensure that the plants chosen can survive without much water. Florida's dry seasons can be devastating to the landscape, and it's important to limit water usage of the garden as much as possible. 

Use landscaping rocks

One of the best ways to break up a monotonous sight is to position a big rock centrally. Landscaping rocks work wonders, giving your landscape much-needed texture and variety.

Also, use stepping stones to connect the yard's functional spaces. This way, a rock path will provide the texture needed to make a garden appealing and varied.

Add a seating area

If there is sufficient space in the garden, be sure to include benches and seats. After all, what is the use of a garden if no one can enjoy it? Adding a swing to a tree it is a great way to make it a recreational and visual centerpiece for all to behold.

Make sure there is sufficient privacy

Garden fences can add much-needed privacy to your home. Make sure that the fences you chose suit the property's style. An attractive fence will also enhance the appeal of the landscape around the house.

Use garden mulch

Using proper mulch for landscape bedding is vital. A good mulch will make sure that all the plants are healthy. It will allow for adequate moisture control below the ground and keep the roots chilled and protected from the sun. Additionally, mulch will significantly reduce the risk of erosion, as Florida's rainfall seasons can produce landslides if the ground is not adequately protected.

Rocks and gravel can achieve similar results while adding a different aesthetic. Using a combination of the two will allow distinct sections of the garden, making it more pleasing to the eye.

Mulch is also incredibly useful in preventing weed growth, helping reduce the need for constant maintenance.

Use curves

When landscaping, don't use straight lines if possible. Using curves will give a softer, more appealing look to your garden. Curved edging is also a great way to add to the landscape's year-long appeal.

Hire a professional

If you're looking into the perfect landscape, the best course of action would be to hire a professional to do the work. Florida landscapers are well versed in the needs of the local plant life and know all the tricks that will make a garden stand out from the rest.

Hardrock Landscape Services provides award-winning design, construction, and maintenance of landscaping, lawn, water features, and lighting in Tampa Bay. Call us at 813-946-9711. Our services include irrigation design and installation, Full service maintenance plans, yard cleanup, mulching, plant trimming, and the removal of trees with stump grinding and backfill. Our hardscapes feature firepits, outdoor kitchens, ponds, waterfalls, and fountains.