Fall is Here and We Have Landscape Design in Mind

Fall in North Florida means an end to the dog days of summer and an excitement for the beginning of the holiday season.  Although we don't have a large amount of deciduous trees changing color, you can still spot a few mixed in with our citrus, palm trees, and live oaks.  Landscape design considerations evolve a bit for autumn, and may include:

Adding bursts of color with temporary seasonal elements to landscaping and outdoor living areas such as chrysanthemums. Read more about this unique flower here: 

http://floridalandscapedesign.blogspot.com/2014/11/flower-of-november-chrysanthemum-for.html

Cooler weather signals the time to enjoy a fire pit or fire bowls. Get ideas for how to add them and keep in mind we can integrate a fire pit or beautifully placed fire bowls to accent your overall landscape design:                    
http://floridalandscapedesign.blogspot.com/2010/12/fire-pits-add-cozy-heat-to-florida.html

Is now going to be the year you finally update or upgrade your property's landscaping?  Begin collecting inspiration for landscaping makeover now with these suggestions, so you can share your vision when it's time to get a free estimate:

http://floridalandscapedesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-will-you-design-your-landscaping.html

Many pool owners are not using their pools over the colder months of the year.  So it is a great time to plan and install "poolscaping".  Just imagine your enjoyment next summer of new hardscaping and landscaping installed now while no one is using that area of the home: 

http://floridalandscapedesign.blogspot.com/2015/09/poolscaping-for-your-florida-landscape.html

Our hurricane season is nearing its official end on November 30th.  Have you noticed that some of your landscaping may pose problems in a strong storm?  

http://floridalandscapedesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/hurricane-preparedness-includes-your.html 

Fall is a great time to refresh beds of mulch throughout your landscape design.  There are many reasons why proper mulching is important if you want beautiful and thriving landscaping, which is known to be the key to curb appeal and first impressions:

http://floridalandscapedesign.blogspot.com/2013/09/mulch-is-must-in-landscaping.html

Our clocks will "fall back" at the end of October for Daylight Savings Time.  The days of autumn and winter also have less hours of sun naturally as our planet rotates.  Lighten up the darker months of the year with low watt, elegantly placed landscape lighting:

http://floridalandscapedesign.blogspot.com/2012/11/accent-lighting-for-your-florida.html

🦚Article by Connie Helena, author of The Green Orchid 🦚

"Poolscaping" for Your Florida Landscape Design

What feature takes a basic pool and makes it extraordinary? Landscaping around a pool design, or "poolscaping", is the ingredient that creates the essence of a backyard oasis. Tropical grottoes, elegant pool decks, and modern outdoor living are all achieved with the perfect landscape design. If your pool is lacking beauty or character, considered a free consultation with a landscaper to add the wow factor.

Poolscaping will often incorporate the following:

Privacy: Plants, hedges, and bushes create a natural screen while adding a beautiful transition to other areas of the property. Landscaping can be used as a visual screen, while also blocking unwanted noise.

Plants in Pots: Plants in pots are portable, create unity in the design, and clustered together give a natural feel. They will need to be watered regularly, as potted plants dry out quickly in sun and warm air.

Planters: These are permanently placed structures within the pool design that will contain plants. Planters can be elevated or can be flat and open, symmetrically or asymmetrically placed in the overall plan.

Lighting: Outdoor lights are for design beauty as well as functionality, creating a safe well-lit space at night. Low voltage lights of all styles and sizes extend the enjoyment hours of your poolscape.

We recommend and install pool landscaping plants such as evergreen trees and shrubs, long blooming flowers, and ornamental grasses. It is best to avoid plants in the pool design that drop a lot of debris such as fruit trees or others that lose leaves.  Poolscaping is the finishing touch of your Florida dream home.

 

🦚Article by Connie Helena, author of The Green Orchid 🦚