How Do You Design A Tropical Florida Backyard Landscape?
One of the major benefits of Florida’s subtropical climate is that it allows its residents to enjoy year-round gardening. Although many of the plants common to gardens found in colder zones will also grow in Florida, there is something especially desirable about a Florida yard populated by tropical foliage and blooms. Remove your lawn. There’s nothing terribly tropical about a lawn in a Florida landscape, and they’re notoriously difficult to maintain. If you have a lawn that is in good shape and you already have a sprinkler system installed, then at least consider decreasing its size to keep it more manageable. Otherwise, taking out the grass will be your best bet, saving you from having to over-fertilize and over-water to keep it looking healthy. Your wallet will thank you, as will the environment! Sketch a basic yard design, marking specific areas in terms of how much daily sunlight they receive. Make a note of which areas tend to be the driest and most difficult to irrigate. This wi
