Author Archives: TropicScapes

Want a show-stopping way to bring attention and interest to your home or business? Well, look no further than landscape lighting! Landscape lighting is the perfect enhancement for any property that takes time and care with their landscaping.  Read More →

Successfully Care for Palm Trees

Palm trees are quintessential here in Florida, and it seems that no yard is complete without one. Keeping palm trees healthy requires a little extra work, as they have their own unique care requirements, but the end result is worth it.

At TropicScapes, we use palm trees in many of our landscaping designs. We want everyone to know the best practices to care for palm trees so they will last a lifetime.  Read More →

How Much Water Does Your Lawn Need During Winter Months?

Now that the brutal heat of summer is finally waning away, homeowners are starting to think about fall and winter lawn care. 

Here in sunny Florida, we don’t have a hard and cold winter like most places in the U.S., so our growing season runs right on through until very late in the year. However, grass and other plants that grow here in the winter don’t require the same upkeep as they do in the summer. This is because the summer sun is so harsh here that it just dries out the landscape, leaving lawns parched and in need of extra watering.  Read More →

The Top Landscape Design Trends

There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forever affected many parts of our daily lives, including the amount of time we spend in our home’s outdoor spaces. As people quarantined at home, our backyards became sanctuaries for family barbecues, game nights, and amateur gardening again. 

We’ve been loving the effort our customers are putting into their lawns and gardens these days! We’ve picked up on these landscape design trends of 2021 as more and more people are moving towards the use of natural and sustainable landscaping options: Read More →

Seasonal Guide to Landscaping

Florida’s subtropical climate allows landscapes to pop with color all year long. However, Florida’s hot, humid weather causes special issues that landscapers have to manage. Follow this seasonal guide to landscaping to keep your lawn looking its best no matter what:

Summer

Summer can be a brutal time for Florida lawns with little to no shade, not to mention the oppressive humidity. You definitely need to consider this when choosing plants and grass for these sun-scorched areas.  Read More →

What Plants Thrive In Hot Summer Months

Florida landscapers can choose from some of the most beautiful tropical plants in the world. Planting flowers and greenery that thrive in our brutal summer sun will guarantee your yard looks great while others turn brown and wilt. A few of the best plants to survive the hot summer months are:

• Crepe Myrtle

No southern yard is complete without an assortment of crepe myrtles. These sun-loving, drought-tolerant blooms come in a variety of colors and will grow almost anywhere. Use them for showy flowers during the hot summer months. Read More →

Choosing sun-loving plants here in Florida is a must. There’s a reason we’re called the Sunshine state! Try these 12 plants that thrive in the sun:

• Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii)

Originally from Madagascar and believed by some to be the same plant that adorned Christ’s crown of thorns, this cactus-like plant shoots out dainty pink or white flowers on a thorny stem. Wear gloves when handling Crown of Thorns, as its sap can be mildly poisonous. Read More →