The Purpose Of Landscape Hedges
The purpose of landscape hedges is to create division in outdoor spaces. The size and shape of the hedge depends on the intended use. If someone wants to create outdoor walls then they need to aim for tall, well manicured walls of landscape materials. However, if a person just would like to create a pathway, […]
Preparing For A Vegetable Garden In Southwest Florida In Late Summer
Late summer is a great time to think about starting a vegetable garden in Southwest Florida. There are certain preparations you need to make before you start the planting process. Site Selection For Planting A SW Florida Vegetable Garden If you planted a garden last year, consider moving this year’s garden to a different plot […]
Landscape Design – Mediterranean, Tuscan, Spanish or Southwestern
This is a wide range of design styles that vary greatly in detail but share some common landscape design elements. Design Accents for Mediterranean, Tuscan, Spanish or Southwestern Landscape Design The most prominent design element in these types of landscape design are clay and terracotta pieces with bright blue accents. These pieces could be decorative walls, pots, […]
Landscape Design – Tropical and Coastal
Tropical and coastal landscape design is our favorite and most administered of all of the landscape designs used in Southwest Florida. Landscaping Materials Used in Tropical and Coastal Landscape Design Palm trees, palm trees and more palm trees! There is not a tropical or coastal landscape design that doesn’t use various combinations of palm trees. […]
Landscape Design – Farmhouse, Country and Rustic
Farmhouse, country and rustic landscape design have many common characteristics that help us lump them into this landscape category. The Style of Country and Rustic Landscaping Rustic and country landscape design is much fussier and natural than most of the other types of landscape design. Even if you don’t live in a rural area, designing […]
Landscape Design – Victorian, English, French and Colonial
While there are many differences in the landscape style of Victorian, English, French and Colonial designs, they share many similarities. A successful landscape design for these styles involves incorporating the balance of being elaborate along with the art of being structured so that the landscaping looks intentional and not messy. Landscaping Elements in Victorian, English, French […]
Landscape Designs – Contemporary and Modern
A popular landscape design style in the fast paced areas such as L.A., Miami or in larger cities and busier living areas is the contemporary and modern landscape design. Lines and Shapes of Contemporary Landscape Designs Contemporary designed landscaping consists of straight bold designs elements. Over sized geometric shapes are used as accents, borders, fountains […]
Landscape Designs To Suite Your Personality
The array of landscape design is as wide and varied for the outside of your home as it is for the inside of your home. Most people can find their design style by shopping in a large garden center, paying attention to the items that appeal to them as they walk through. Choose a Style […]
Helpful Tips In Hiring a Qualified Landscape and Irrigation Contractor
With so many landscape and irrigation contractors in Southwest Florida its confusing and frustrating to know who to hire to perform the work. Sometimes it can feel like they are all out there to take advantage of the unsuspecting or uneducated homeowner. There are several aspects to research and questions to ask: Hire A Licensed […]
The Right Landscaping For Small Outdoor Spaces
When landscaping for a small outdoor space planning, design and selection are all important elements that need to work together to make the project a reality. You’ll need to select elements that will work in the space in the long run. No one wants to go through the time and expense of installing outdoor landscaping […]
