Learn Which Plants Will Thrive In Your Space Different properties have their own unique landscaping needs based on their location, style and owner preference. A landscape design which fits your space and is tastefully done can increase your home’s value, brighten up your space and truly help you capture the Floridian character in your home. Our company is proud to provide all types of landscaping services to residents of Fort Myers and the surrounding areas. We have a professional team of landscape installers and a team who maintains landscaping, as well as a first class design team with years of local experience. We can use our knowledge of the area along with new technologies to design the ideal space for any client’s needs. Landscape design is a complex process, but it ultimately comes down to selecting plants which will thrive and all look and grow well together to increase the value and beauty of a space. When we design a landscape, we stick to three main guidelines which we will discuss here. Hopefully, this will give you a better idea of what services we can offer, and if our landscape design team can help achieve your perfect ideal space. Location and Property Characteristics Understanding the type of soil your property is made of, how close it is to salt water or freshwater, how/if it is prone to erosion and more are all considerations to keep in mind when selecting the ideal plants for your home. Since we are in Southwest Florida, the majority of the soil in the area is salty. This means only certain plants can thrive here and the level of salinity in your soil will determine which plants will perform at a high level. It’s also important to understand how wet or dry an area is, so you understand the amount of water a plant will receive. Finally, you must be careful not to disturb the ground too much in areas which are prone to erosion. If you keep these things in mind, you should be able to select plants which can thrive. Architectural Style Your home’s style and layout also contribute to the ideal choice of plants and trees. Two story or taller homes can benefit from taller plants to accentuate sight lines and compliment the home, while one story homes can benefit from the eye traveling horizontally when examining plant life. The building’s footprint also dictates where gardens, flower beds and trees should go in order to compliment the home. Owner Preference While we service an area where most of the soil has similar characteristics and a lot of homes are of similar styles, one thing we always stress is there is no one size fits all solution in landscape design. We work with our clients to ensure their vision is met while still taking into consideration the essentials of design. If you’re designing your space, don’t give up on your vision if you feel the plants aren’t right for the area. Our team can likely provide an alternative and make your outdoor dream come true. Give us a call today for a detailed plan on how we can make your space shine through professional landscape design.