Landscape Design Installation & Care

Florida Holly is Not So Festive After All

2011-12-19T10:39:00.000-08:00

In northeast Florida as we celebrate the holidays we may enjoy the presence of "Florida Holly" trees in our yard producing red berries to enhance the season. Think again: these trees are actually a highly invasive species better known as the Brazilian-pepper tree!

Schinus terebinthifolius is also mistaken for the innocent sounding "Christmasberry" tree, but this plant is responsible for allergic skin reactions and respiratory illness (when blooming), not to mention that over 700,000 acres in Florida are covered by this weed making these areas inhospitable to native plants and wildlife.

The Brazilian-pepper tree is actually native to Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina and was introduced to Florida in the 1800s to be cultivated and sold as an ornamental plant. Why does it enjoy Florida and the rest of agricultural zones 9-11 so much? It's salt tolerance is high, it will grow in any soil, has no nutritional requirements, grows very quickly, has high drought tolerance, and loves full sun.

Not at all related to holly but rather to poison ivy, this trickster has the potential to create a dense forest canopy that shades out all other foliage and produces such a poor habitat for native wildlife species that almost nothing other than the Brazilian-pepper itself will survive. It is highly prohibited to plant Brazilian-pepper tree or encourage its growth.

On an interesting note, this plant is grown for culinary purposes is other countries and marketed as "pink peppercorns" here by itself or in spice blends. Bees love the flowers of Brazilian-pepper and make honey from its nectar. Raccoons and possums eat the fruit of the plant and contribute to its spread by passing the seeds, as do seed loving birds such as the migratory American Robin. It is believed that some birds and other wildlife adore the berries of this plant for their narcotic effects at certain times of the year.

If you have "Florida Holly" in your yard, you can use its fruit-laden branches as Christmas decorations because the small bright red berries will mature between December and January. From a professional standpoint, it is never acceptable for a landscape designer such as our company to encourage these invasive species for landscaping in Ormond Beach, St. Augustine, or Palm Coast.

We wish you Happy Holidays from everyone at Serene Settings!

Century Plant and Agave in the Florida Landscape Design

2011-11-29T09:47:00.000-08:00

Newcomers to northeast Florida are often captivated by the site of the gigantic century plants thriving so impressively in landscape designs from St. Augustine to Ormond Beach. Also known as maguey or American aloe (although not in the aloe family), century plant (Agave americana) actually only lives to be 10-30 years. This waterwise ornamental plant has a large dramatic form when fully grown and is prized for modernist, desert-style landscape designs, as well as being perfectly suited for Florida-friendly xeriscaping.

The spreading rosette shape of century plant can grow as wide as 13 feet and its leaves can be almost seven feet long. Each leaf tip is extremely sharp and can pierce skin, so do not plant this drought tolerant beauty anywhere near a childrens' play area! Alternatively, century plants can be cultivated along a perimeter as a natural fence to keep people or animals in or out of a designated zone. The two most commonly encountered Agaves are the blue straight leaved type and the variegated curly leaved species. If you are drawn to more exotic varieties, Serene Settings can help you incorporate them into your landscape design for St. Augustine, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach.

These succulents will bloom only once, their unique flowers growing many feet in the air on stalks, and after they bloom they will die. So enjoy this amazing plant for as long as it lives! Various Agaves are used to produce tequila, mezcal, and pulque in Mexico, as well as agave nectar, a healthy and natural alternative to sugar. The fibers from certain century plants are also used in Mexican crafts and textiles.

Amazing Facts About the Live Oak Tree

2011-10-29T07:14:00.000-07:00

The majestic live oak tree (Quercus virginiana) is one of the world's most eye catching and fascinating species of tree and it is located throughout the southern United States including St. Augustine, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach, Florida. If you have one of these incredible species in your landscape design already, you most likely have an appreciation for its visual impact as well as its maintenance challenges.

Including new live oak saplings in a landscape design are like making investments for the long term: they may not look as enticing in the beginning as they most certainly will in a few decades. Professional landscape designers will discuss all the things you need to know about incorporating potentially beautiful live oaks into your design, or designing around their already established presence. Keep in mind these facts regarding this native tree:

-There are other species of live oak, but the southern live oak is the most well known and was the first to be given that name. Live oaks indicate the evergreen types of oak tree (the ones that do not lose their leaves in the fall, as opposed to deciduous).

-Live oak is a huge, sprawling tree that reaches heights of 65 feet to 85 feet at maturity and has been known to live 500 years or longer.

-Live oak is the southern symbol of strength and the state tree of Georgia.

-Live oak trees require very little watering when first planted and when it reaches four to five feet tall, supplemental watering is no longer necessary.

-Live oaks are one of the heaviest native American hardwoods, weighing 55 pounds per cubic foot when air dry. Its strong, dense wood explains why these trees have outlasted so many Florida hurricanes.

-Live oaks support many types of epiphytic (air) plants, including Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) and resurrection fern (Polypodium polypodioides). These plants do not harm the tree in any way and add to its beauty.

-The large amount of acorns produced by the live oak are food for wild turkeys, wood ducks, jays (including the threatened Florida scrub jay), quails, whitetail deer, raccoons, squirrels, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, and black bears among others.

-Bulow Creek State Park in Ormond Beach is one of the largest remaining stands of southern live oak forests in Florida. Within its boundaries is the Fairchild Oak, one of the largest and oldest live oak trees in the South.

Contact Serene Settings for all your landscape design questions in Ormond Beach, St. Augustine, and Palm Coast. We love to work with native landscapes to encourage a Florida friendly design.

What You Will See on Our New Photo Blog

2011-10-04T16:35:00.001-07:00

Serene Settings is pleased to announce its new Tumblr, showcasing beautiful photography from across the web, which represents landscape design in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach, Florida. Fittingly this new photo blog is titled: Floridian Botanical.

Many visitors to Central Florida are astounded by the varied types of trees and flowers that grow in our beachside cities. It is often the plants that vacationers encounter that tell them they have arrived in the South: the sub tropical region of St. Johns, Flagler, or Volusia Counties. Floridian Botanical enables people across the globe to experience our unique flora and fauna for themselves by viewing carefully selected photos from our own archive and publicly posted content from other Tumblr users.

What you can expect to see if you enjoy Tumblr and follow Floridian Botanical:

-Photographs of our own landscape designs such as this poolscaping project.

-Examples of plants that grow well in our particular region of Florida.

-Whimsical art and photography that conveys Florida plants and landscapes.

-Vintage images that remind us of the ways of old Florida, such as this black and white from 1925.

-Just about anything that can be labeled Floridian and Botanical.

Enjoy our choice of visually enticing links, and please contact us for a free estimate if you are seeking lawn care, landscape design, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, irrigation work, or a commercial account to maintain your property in Ormond Beach, St. Augustine, or Palm Coast.

Ormond Beach, Florida Landscape Design

2011-08-24T06:12:00.000-07:00

Ormond Beach is a lovely seaside city on the northeast coast of Florida in Volusia County. Just to the north of Daytona, Ormond Beach is a family friendly town with charm and vitality. Many neighborhoods of single family homes and beach view condominium complexes boast beautiful styles of Ormond Beach landscaping. Serene Settings maintains lawns and landscaping throughout Ormond Beach including Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Ormond Beach is a city of water...READ MORE about Ormond Beach Landscaping.

St. Augustine Florida Landscaping - Historic and Beautiful

2011-08-02T11:30:00.000-07:00

The oldest city in the United States is the seaside town of St. Augustine, Florida. This gently sprawling village on the northeastern coast of the Sunshine State combines both colonial British and Spanish elements in its historic architecture and narrow cobble stoned streets. Today's St. Augustine is an artsy destination with amazing tourist attractions such as the Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth, the Pirate Museum, St. Augustine Alligator Farm, and the original Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum...READ MORE about St. Augustine Landscaping.

Landscape Design for Every Season

2011-06-23T08:14:00.000-07:00

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" -Ecclesiastes 3:1

Spring - In this season we begin to see the rebirth of certain plants, flowers, and trees in the St. Augustine, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach areas. We may have a few minor frosts but nothing that discourages the citrus blossoms, amaryllis (pictured), azaleas, lilies, and crape myrtles that emerge during our Florida spring. Faded plants are often switched out for fresh varieties and color comes back to our yards with aplomb.

Summer - As the heat descends upon northeast Florida, the importance of proper irrigation settings for lawns and landscapes becomes paramount. Improperly timed and zoned sprinkler systems can be devastating for your grass and landscaping. Having a licensed and insured professional such as Serene Settings check, set, and service your irrigation will protect you from burned out lawns and possibly save you money on your water bill.

Fall - Because our weather remains very warm during the "second spring" of Florida and hurricane tinged storms can bring an abundance of rain, our lawns are simply glowing with green life and growing so quickly you can almost see the blades expanding upward. Many of us are relieved to have hired a professional lawn maintenance company to keep our lawns under control throughout the summer heat and into the exuberant fall - the rest of us are wishing we did!

Winter - In Florida this is when we enjoy spending cozy family and social times on our patio, as we sit in front of a warm, softly burning fire pit. With days often mild and glorious in the midday sun, hardscaped areas within the landscape become very inviting. During the Florida winter you may find yourself ready to plan a winding garden path, a trickling waterfall, or an al fresco dining area within the beauty and sanctuary of trees.

Contact Serene Settings anytime of year to enhance your commercial or residential lawn and landscaping.

Now Is the Time to Consider Irrigation Settings

2011-05-15T06:46:00.000-07:00

The complexities of Florida lawn irrigation needs are always best addressed by a licensed irrigation professional. Serene Settings emphasizes to its customers the importance of making sure that your irrigation system is properly set for the current season and checking periodically to make sure that the system has not been re-set or shut off due to power surges/outages/etc.

Lawns can be literally fried by the summer sun this time of year if the irrigation system is not properly set. If you do not know if or are concerned your sprinklers may not be functioning in the way they should be, contact Serene Settings for an licensed irrigation inspection so that you do not have to be totally responsible for monitoring your system.

Keep in mind that efficient watering requires a quality sprinkler system design, excellent water management skills, and cyclical system maintenance. This maintenance, which may include seasonal adjustment, will improve water coverage resulting in both better landscape growth and utility bill savings. We would be happy to suggest modifications that will decrease the use of water for your irrigation as well.

You can refer to the Irrigation page of the Serene Settings web site for more information. Have a happy and beautiful Florida summer!

Most Popular Stones for Hardscaping Design

2011-04-18T12:04:00.000-07:00

Serene Settings implements hardscaping into its professionally designed landscape plans using a variety of stone. Natural stone is categorized into two categories based on how it is cut: "fully dressed" stone is cut into very precise shapes and "semi-dressed" stone is loosely shaped with a uniform thickness.

Look for these stone types in professional hardscaping design:

Bluestone - is a specific type of sandstone that stands out because of its bluish-grey color...READ MORE ABOUT TOP STONES FOR HARDSCAPING DESIGN.

Video for Residential and Commercial Landscape Design

2011-03-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

Wondering how to take your landscape from ordinary to extraordinary? Watch the video:

Contact Serene Settings to turn your home or property into a riot of color and botanical beauty - and keep it that way.

Facts About Commercial Landscape Design and Maintenance

2011-03-17T10:02:00.000-07:00

At Serene Settings we specialize in both residential and commercial landscape design with an emphasis on Florida friendliness, elegant water features, expert hardscaping, outdoor low wattage lighting, effective irrigation, and successful lawn maintenance. We take into consideration important components of a commercial landscape design that you may not realize:

1) Seasonal color changes - The flowers in bloom are different with each season. It is of paramount importance that a property have an eye catching amount of color no matter what time of year. Professional commercial landscapers have a well tuned knowledge of the flowers that thrive with each new season and will ensure they are planted at the right time and encouraged to their peak of beauty.

2) Handicapped accessibility - It is not just indoor spaces that must follow the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Gardens and hardscaped areas of the landscape plan must be designed with disabled visitors and residents in mind. The most attentive property owners want a space that is inviting and comfortable for customers and dwellers of all ages and abilities. Serene Settings determines a site plan that follows these restrictions with no effect on the gratifying overall result.

3) Ongoing maintenance - It is a rare business owner or property manager who cares for their own landscaping. We keep the lawns green, the trees trimmed, the mulch fresh, the flowers lively, and your property looking its absolute best throughout the unexpected climate shifts that can feel like a rollercoaster in our part of north and central Florida. Serene Settings knows the best plants for your soil, light, and water conditions and once planted the upkeep such as pruning and fertilizing will be on a schedule for maximum success.

Would you like to know more about our commercial landscape design and lawn maintenance for St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia Counties? We invite you to contact us today for a free initial consultation and quick attention to your landscaping needs.

Landscaping in Palm Coast, Florida - About the Area

2011-01-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

What questions should you ask yourself before hiring a professional landscaping and lawn maintenance company to plan and care for your home or commercial exterior spaces?

The most important consideration would be whether the landscaping company knew the needs of that particular area. Serene Settings specializes in Palm Coast landscaping because it is a business that is owned and operated by a family residing in Palm Coast...READ MORE About Palm Coast Landscaping.

Fire Pits Add Cozy Heat to Florida Evenings

2010-12-21T05:47:00.000-08:00

A professionally designed landscape for your home will incorporate hardscaping elements such as natural stone, pavers, walls, or stone paths and beds. This aspect of design offsets the soft organic plants and flowing edges of trees so that the eye moves pleasingly through the composition.

Seamless hardscape design in Florida is also of paramount importance when pools, hot tubs, and decorative water features are integrated into the landscape plan. These additions should never look like a sloppy afterthought or the whole design suffers. A portable fire pit can also be placed on a patio, but to take outdoor living to the next level...READ MORE ABOUT FIRE PIT DESIGN.

Serene Settings Landscape Design Video

2010-11-21T16:03:00.000-08:00

Beach Landscape Design and Maintenance Challenges

2010-11-13T11:31:00.000-08:00

Have you found your dream home on the beach in St. Johns, Flagler, or Volusia Counties of Florida? We have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world - they are pristine, quiet, and full of nature. Homes on the beach from St. Augustine to New Smyrna run the gamut from luxurious and palatial to cozy and charming. One thing that all these beach side homes of Florida have in common is the potential for exquisite landscape design...READ MORE about beach landscaping.

What does xeriscape mean and can it be done by a professional landscape designer?

2010-10-17T10:26:00.000-07:00

Xeriscaping and xerogardening are terms used to describe landscape practices that conserve the use of water in order to have a low impact on the natural environment. Recently xeriscaping has fallen under the heading of "Florida-friendly landscaping principles", which is understandable because irrigation of lawns and landscapes in Florida is the single largest use of water from our municipal supply.

There is simply no reason why a professional Florida landscape designer cannot create a beautiful, sophisticated...READ MORE about Florida friendly xeriscape design.

Irrigation Systems are More Than Water

2010-09-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

It may seem simple at first: install some sprinklers around the yard, put them on a timer, let them take care of your lawn and landscape when the rain is not sufficient. The truth is that irrigation needs, options, installation, regulation, timing, zoning, and maintenance are much more complex in Florida than you may first realize.

If you have a St. Augustine lawn, or you want your Bahia lawn to look the best it can, you need an irrigation system. Likewise if you have a beautiful landscape design that you want to keep healthy and thriving. A professionally designed landscape by Serene Settings is planned in a way that will make the most of strategically placed sprinklers.

Have you ever considered where the water will come from? It is possible to use irrigation wells, reclaimed water, or water from a utility company to water your lawn but all of these have inherent aspects that you must consider first. Consulting with a licensed irrigation company (such as Serene Settings) is the most important step in utilizing available water sources.

Restrictions, requirements, and regulations concerning irrigation usage in St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia are wide sweeping and complex. Get your new landscape and lawn watering established the right way or retrofit your existing system to its best possible operations by consulting with a Florida irrigation specialist. And please, don't ignore the necessity of maintenance!

Professional Landscape Design Will Raise Property Values

2010-08-25T16:42:00.000-07:00

There is no question that in most areas these days it is a buyer's market for real estate. The prices go up and down but the ways to increase the value of your home stay the same: practices such as home staging, remodeling the kitchen or bathrooms, or landscaping the exterior of the property with the help of a professional landscape designer such as Serene Settings of Palm Coast.

Having a landscape designed, installed, and maintained by a professional can raise the value of the property by as much as 20 percent! After all, what is the first thing that a potential buyer sees when they come upon your house for sale? Clearly their first impression, whether conscious or subconscious, comes from factors such as the condition of the lawn, the position of the trees, and the aesthetic values of the landscape itself.

What do neglected bushes and flowerbeds say about a property? Perhaps the house has not been maintained over the years very well either. What does a stunning, thriving landscape design say to a potential buyer? That this home was well cared for and taken pride in. Many buyers also want the peace of mind that comes from purchasing a house that is move-in ready; the impeccable landscape design assures them that they will not have to invest more time and money because the work is already done and done well.

Beautiful, carefully maintained landscaping gives your real estate the ultimate curb appeal. Additional elements such as hardscaping, water features, and outdoor lighting take a professional landscape to the next level and are critical when marketing luxury real estate. Contact Serene Settings for a consultation if you are ready to see what landscape design can do for your bottom line.

What is a serenity garden?

2010-08-12T07:21:00.000-07:00

A serenity garden is a space that is specially designated in your home or business landscape to be a place of contemplation, peace, and solace. It is often a hidden area or courtyard with plants, hardscaping, and water features such as a fountain or waterfall. Serenity gardens are sometimes located at an entry point or between two separate sections of a structure. It is a beautiful way to divide and unite interior and exterior space at the same time.

Serenity gardens can also incorporate elements of zen gardens such as arches and feng shui. The principle purpose of a serenity garden is to instill calm, enhance relaxation, and encourage meditation. For some people this garden has a memorial or religious theme. For others it is the place to escape and get away from it all.

A serenity garden should be placed away from ringing telephones, car pollution, and other distractions and unpleasantries. There should be a comfortable sitting area such as a bench that receives equal parts sun and shade, or whichever your individual preference. Perhaps a rocking chair would suit you as you let your stress fade away.

Nature is an obvious element of a serenity garden: besides personally preferred plants, consider a bird feeder or house, or a koi pond. Wind chimes or a rhythmic bamboo water spout add a gentle, soothing sound effect. Statues can be placed in ideal locations for inspiration and reflection. Stones and boulders are a reminder of the solid, eternal state of the universe.

Serene Settings specializes in landscape design that brings with it inner peace and outer harmony, hence our name. We will assist you in designing, installing, and if necessary maintaining your very own serenity garden in the St. John's, Flagler, or Volusia county areas of Florida.

Five Ways to Elevate Your Landscape from Ordinary to Extraordinary

2010-04-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

Do you sometimes feel that the space around your home or business is lacking that “special something”? Would you like to elevate the look of your landscape from ordinary to extraordinary? Consider these suggestions that could take your landscape to new heights:

Outdoor Lighting - has the capacity to transform any outdoor living area into a night time entertainment zone. It allows your landscape to glow when the sun goes down. Your investment can now be enjoyed twice as long using artfully placed low voltage outdoor lights. Serene Settings utilizes Cast Lighting and other high quality lighting materials to accomplish extraordinary additions to any landscape design;

Color - is an undeniable eye catcher in any landscape design. Insuring that your garden has color year round is something that our professionals are well versed in. Color is not just flowers - it is also leaves and grasses and other landscape materials that all combine to give nuance and grace to a design;

Hardscaping - is often an overlooked component of landscape design. It consists of a large array of possibilities, including beautifully designed pavers, wall systems, boulders, walkways, stones, bricks, fountains and rock gardens. Hardscaping is just as important as the plants themselves in the creation of a beautifully balanced design. It can also create a wonderful gathering place for people to socialize and interact within the living landscape.

Water Features - will take a landscape design to the next level. Ponds, fountains, and pools can be integrated with exotic plantings to create a tranquil paradise. The sound of running water is known to calm the mind and spirit.

Composition - is the most significant gift that a professional landscape designer brings to the table. A sense of composition is the key to designing a landscape: How each plant will look as the landscape grows and evolves; the way the eye is carried through an environment; and a certain je ne sais quoi which invokes a lovely landscape design.

If you live in Flagler, St. John's, or Volusia Counties of Florida and would like more information, please contact Serene Settings Landscape Design for a free consultation.

American Beautyberry is a Florida Jewel

2010-03-30T07:35:00.000-07:00

The American Beautyberry (callicarpa americana) lives up to its name: it is an outstanding shrub of the verbena family that loves northeast Florida so much it grows wild or cultivated with equal ease. Also known simply as beautyberry or French mulberry, this native plant is known for its characteristically eye-catching clusters of purple berries in the summer and fall months.

American Beautyberry responds well to transplanting and will propagate from seed or soft-wood cuttings in soil. Birds are known to eat the berries when there is not much else to eat in the colder months, but it is not their first choice for food. This is good thing so that the beautiful berries remain in the garden. Beautyberry leaves are a known food source for some caterpillars so they make a welcome addition to the a butterfly garden.

Currently in the Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and St. Augustine area of Florida our beautyberry bushes are just getting their leaves back after a cold season. Soon we will have the tiny lavender flowers that will lead to the lovely magenta berries. Serene Settings landscapers welcomes your questions regarding hardy species such as American beautyberry for Flagler, St. Johns, and Volusia landscape design - and of course we are also topmost experts when it comes to more sensitive and exotic varieties of plants.

Learn more about American beautyberry!

Crape or Crepe? This Myrtle Tree is Florida Friendly

2010-03-22T09:51:00.000-07:00

Hello spring and hello pruning shears! One of the first signs of warmer weather in these parts of northeastern central Florida is the trimming down of our many crape myrtle trees that, being deciduous, have died back over the winter.

Crape (or crepe - either spelling is fine) myrtle trees are fast growing and retain their blooms for what seems like forever, as long as 120 days to be exact. They come in gorgeous shades of white, purple, pink, and red. Lagerstroemia indica is a rewarding addition to your Florida landscape design.

Crape myrtles like a lot of water but they will tolerate dry soils also. They are affordable trees which come in a variety of types and sizes. Although pruning the trees back is common practice, it's also possible to let them grow to their full size which can be quite large.

Serene Settings Landscape Design will gladly incorporate the lovely, hardy crape myrtle tree into your landscaping plan for your home in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, and the surrounding areas of Florida.

For more information about crape myrtles in Florida, check out the profile on Floridata.

To see more breathtaking photographs of this beautiful tree, go to the National Arboretum Crapemyrtle Page.

Florida Friendly Plant: Lantana

2010-03-11T10:34:00.000-08:00

Common lantana (lantana camara), also known as shrub verbena, is a lovely summer and fall flowering plant that tends to pop up in the natural landscape on occasion. In the tropical areas where lantana is native, it is evergreen but here in northeast Florida it will die back during frost only to rise again beautifully when spring comes. Lantana is a favorite among butterflies and the less rain the better as more flowers form with drought conditions. Lantana will grow in sun or part shade and will tolerate many different types of soil including poor ones.

If you are lucky enough to have one of the pink/orange lantana bushes grow naturally in your yard, you may like to keep it as part of your xeriscape design. Because of new state laws and views, Florida Friendly landscaping is enjoying a new prominence and lantana is a nice addition to this particular landscape style. In frost-free climates such as Hawaii, lantana is such a hardy grower that it is consider invasive. Click here more information about lantana in Florida or contact a Florida landscape expert for consultation on your Florida yard and butterfly garden needs.

The everlasting green beauty of Florida landscape design

2010-02-08T10:29:00.000-08:00

"Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." - Pedro Calderon de la Barca

As the reports of the incredible blizzards up north continue to come in, it is nice to appreciate no white blanket of snow here in Florida. Our primary color in this area is almost always the beautiful green of plants and trees, many of which never go dormant. From the palms to the tropical foliage, residents enjoy the psychological effects provided by constant eyefuls of predominantly green elements.

Serene Settings offers landscape design that is beautiful, thriving, and suited to its surroundings. Besides greenery our designs include special additions such as water features, outdoor lighting, hardscape design, and high functioning irrigation systems. We have recently welcomed Jorge Duran to our team; he is an expert in commercial landscaping who spent seven years with Austin Outdoors before joining Serene Settings.

What is the easiest lawn to maintain in Florida?

2010-01-29T09:09:00.000-08:00

Here in the northern coastal region of the Sunshine State you see two main types of turf for commercial and residential lawns: Bahia or St. Augustine. There are too many pros and cons to count for each variety, but there is an easy answer to the question posed: What is the easiest lawn or grass to maintain in Florida?

The answer is: One that is maintained by a professional.

Having a beautiful, healthy lawn is a challenge in Florida any time of the year. It is advisable to have a landscape expert install and maintain your lawn and irrigation system whenever possible. Serene Settings offers full service when it comes to creating and caring for a beautiful Florida landscape. Whether you are seeking assistance or just need information, contact Serene Settings to get you started on the road to a lovely Florida lawn.