Fort Myers Landscape Pro Discusses Heirloom Seeds
When you landscape a home in a historic district, your goal should be to allow the natural aesthetic of the home to shine through and for the landscaping to provide a traditional, well-maintained backdrop for the property.
Many historic districts have guidelines in place which stipulate how new buildings must be constructed, what is allowable from a renovation standpoint and how to landscape any property. These guidelines help the area stay true to its roots and remain aesthetically pleasing, and from a landscaping perspective there are many ways you can work within the parameters and still put your personal touch on the property.
One way to do this is by using heirloom seeds or plants, and in the sections to follow we will discuss what heirloom seeds are and how they can help your historic home look its best.
Heirloom Seeds are More Unique
Instead of purchasing seeds from a big box store or even buying plants which are already fledgling, planting heirloom seeds will yield a more unique final product and it’s likely to look like a more natural fit for your area. By using heirloom seeds which were grown or or around your home, you get a product free from GMOs and/or selective breeding. When you plant standard seeds, they have been modified to look a certain way and all the species of a plant from a big box store will look roughly the same. An heirloom seed is unique and natural, so the finished product will be a plant unlike others on your street, allowing your home to stand out just by using a naturally occurring seed.
Landscape Your Home as Intended
When discussing historic homes, you want the landscaping to be similar to what was there when the home was built. Of course you can add a personal touch and use modern methods of upkeep which allow it to look even better, but ultimately historical home landscaping should accentuate the home itself and harken back to the era when the home was constructed. Heirloom seeds allow you to recreate the landscape as it was when the home was built and pay homage to the roots of the home. The end result is a landscape design which feels natural and perfect for the space.
Local Heirloom Seeds Thrive
By using heirloom seeds which are found in our area, you set your landscaping up to survive the warm weather, humidity and salty soils which Southwest Florida is known for. Heirloom seeds are not genetically modified to deal with harsher conditions like some seeds you might buy, but they do have generations of natural immunities to the issues which plague other plant life if it’s brought from afar.
Heirloom seeds are perfect for preserving the history of a property and allowing the legacy of the home and its landscaping to live on through the years. If you want to learn more about heirloom seeds or you’re in need of professional landscape services in Southwest Florida, give us a call today.
