There are a lot of variables to consider, so the best way to choose a landscape design is by brainstorming ideas and narrowing them down to what would work for you. Focus on two main factors: the functionality of your yard and how it will look from all angles.
How To Landscape Your Front Yard in Florida - Landscaping Ideas
In south Florida, gardening isn't just about throwing some plants into an empty space-it's also about choosing exterior landscaping features. Residential yards have more impressive needs than just boundaries with family members or room for cars-floridians use their space protectively and want curb appeal that capitalizes on good looks as well.
AUTHOR: REBECKA WRONA
9 August, 2021
Landscaping in the yard is essential for creating a more appealing and liveable place. There are many ways to landscape, but this article will highlight some popular design styles that might work well for those living in Florida. If you live near water, consider planting native mangrove trees or at least potted shrubs that can take salt air away from your home. In dry areas, citrus or date trees add a lot of moisture with little upkeep required. Trees like palms should be plucked instead of trimmed because new leaves will grow back where it was cut off rather than on live leaves farther up on the tree.
AUTHOR: TAMI MISCHKE
9 August, 2021
Ideally, the front yard in Florida would have potted plants or an ornamental garden. But if you can't afford to have a landscape designer or don't have enough time, you should choose plants that can survive high temperatures and humidity. The best trees for your climate are crape myrtles, magnolia trees, live oaks, lantana bushes (or lantanas for short), palm trees, and more.
AUTHOR: THOMAS NOREN
9 August, 2021
Personally, I recommend combining the Florida-friendly plants that are native to this region with some outside ornamentals. Native plants include Spanish moss, royal palms, buttonwood and cabbage palmetto to name a few.
Examples of plants introduced from other regions (that are still flourishing in Florida) include figs from China; citrus trees (which have naturalized themselves); water oaks; crepe myrtles, hollies and kumquats (cultivated from Japan). As always with any landscape design, it's best to develop a planting plan and take your time selecting complementary plant material.
Including food producing shrubs such as apple or pomegranate would be an excellent addition to your edible landscape and front yard.
AUTHOR: PATRICK GEDDES
9 August, 2021
Florida's climate has quite a few peculiarities when it comes to landscape design. The name "Sunshine State" is well-earned as there are deep blue skies nearly year round, and the sandy white quartz sand reflects light beautifully. Trees die off faster in Florida than other places because of salt from the ocean air, so shading your yard can be an obstacle with limited plant life to work with. However, you'll find its sandy soil provides an easy surface for planting that wont need much water either. When designing your front yard landscaping in Florida its important to make good use of bushes and trees - even if they're not what we think of as traditional plants we associate with landscaping - since they provide both shade and wind.
AUTHOR: LOGAN KAZMIERCZAK
9 August, 2021
Attention to the details will make your landscaping beautiful and less time-consuming. Consider planting drought resistant plants and installing a shade cloth to reduce water consumption. Choose hardy, low maintenance plants like palms, succulents, cacti, and trees such as cassava
Keep these rules in mind when landscaping:
1. Survey the yard to identify where there are open spaces that don't need plants or other elements 2. Plant shrubs to draw people's eyes towards them (creating focal points) before they move on to look at houses beyond the front of your property. 3. Make sure any plant or tree is properly watered with rain water barrels.
9 August, 2021
There are a lot of variables to consider, so the best way to choose a landscape design is by brainstorming ideas and narrowing them down to what would work for you. Focus on two main factors: the functionality of your yard and how it will look from all angles.
How To Landscape Your Front Yard in Florida - Landscaping Ideas
In south Florida, gardening isn't just about throwing some plants into an empty space-it's also about choosing exterior landscaping features. Residential yards have more impressive needs than just boundaries with family members or room for cars-floridians use their space protectively and want curb appeal that capitalizes on good looks as well.
9 August, 2021
Landscaping in the yard is essential for creating a more appealing and liveable place. There are many ways to landscape, but this article will highlight some popular design styles that might work well for those living in Florida. If you live near water, consider planting native mangrove trees or at least potted shrubs that can take salt air away from your home. In dry areas, citrus or date trees add a lot of moisture with little upkeep required. Trees like palms should be plucked instead of trimmed because new leaves will grow back where it was cut off rather than on live leaves farther up on the tree.
9 August, 2021
Ideally, the front yard in Florida would have potted plants or an ornamental garden. But if you can't afford to have a landscape designer or don't have enough time, you should choose plants that can survive high temperatures and humidity. The best trees for your climate are crape myrtles, magnolia trees, live oaks, lantana bushes (or lantanas for short), palm trees, and more.
9 August, 2021
Personally, I recommend combining the Florida-friendly plants that are native to this region with some outside ornamentals. Native plants include Spanish moss, royal palms, buttonwood and cabbage palmetto to name a few.
Examples of plants introduced from other regions (that are still flourishing in Florida) include figs from China; citrus trees (which have naturalized themselves); water oaks; crepe myrtles, hollies and kumquats (cultivated from Japan). As always with any landscape design, it's best to develop a planting plan and take your time selecting complementary plant material.
Including food producing shrubs such as apple or pomegranate would be an excellent addition to your edible landscape and front yard.
9 August, 2021
Florida's climate has quite a few peculiarities when it comes to landscape design. The name "Sunshine State" is well-earned as there are deep blue skies nearly year round, and the sandy white quartz sand reflects light beautifully. Trees die off faster in Florida than other places because of salt from the ocean air, so shading your yard can be an obstacle with limited plant life to work with. However, you'll find its sandy soil provides an easy surface for planting that wont need much water either. When designing your front yard landscaping in Florida its important to make good use of bushes and trees - even if they're not what we think of as traditional plants we associate with landscaping - since they provide both shade and wind.
9 August, 2021
Attention to the details will make your landscaping beautiful and less time-consuming. Consider planting drought resistant plants and installing a shade cloth to reduce water consumption. Choose hardy, low maintenance plants like palms, succulents, cacti, and trees such as cassava
Keep these rules in mind when landscaping:
1. Survey the yard to identify where there are open spaces that don't need plants or other elements 2. Plant shrubs to draw people's eyes towards them (creating focal points) before they move on to look at houses beyond the front of your property. 3. Make sure any plant or tree is properly watered with rain water barrels.