Entry no. 1 — The plants, on purpose
A palette that can live here, not just look good the week it is planted.
Sarasota yards ask a lot of plants: heat, downpours, sandy soil, and on some lots, salt. This site is about choosing palms, shrubs, and groundcovers that earn their place, then composing them so the house still has room to breathe.
1 Florida-friendly first
2 Palms as structure
3 From the reviews
Entry no. 2 — What goes in the beds
Layers: structure, mid-story, and the ground you actually see.
A bed that is only small shrubs in a line against the foundation will always look thin. We start with palms or trees for height, add a mid-layer that holds its shape, and finish with groundcover and color that can take the light on that side of the house.
Native and Florida-friendly plants are part of the usual palette; so are tropicals that have proven themselves here. The mix depends on the lot, not on a slogan. Jane P mentioned palms and native plants used together on a 100-year-old property.
Entry no. 3 — What comes out
Tired shrubs are a design decision, not a waste.
Overgrown foundation plants that hide the windows, species that struggle in this heat, or a hedge that has been sheared into a box for years — those often need to leave so the new palette has light and room.
We do not strip a yard for the sake of it. Jack Strack wrote that the work took the best of what they had and removed what had been around too long. That is the standard: keep what still works, replace what does not.
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Read the light and the soil
We look at sun, shade, irrigation, and salt exposure, and notes what is already thriving or failing.
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Write the palette
You get a clear plant direction with the layout — height, color, and what will be removed — in the on-site estimate.
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Plant it in layers
Palms and trees first, then the beds. The same crew installs it; We stay through the walkthrough.
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Sue Lee
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David Fountain
Sarasota Landscaping Inc. did an amazing job transforming our property into a beautiful and welcoming outdoor space. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with. They listened carefully to our ideas and created a landscaping design that perfectly matched our vision. The crew worked efficiently, paid close attention to detail, and kept everything clean and organized throughout the project. Our lawn, plants, and garden areas now look absolutely stunning, and the curb appeal of our home has improved tremendously. We’ve received so many compliments from neighbors and visitors. I highly recommend Sarasota Landscaping Inc. to anyone looking for high-quality landscaping and exceptional customer service.
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Do you only use native plants?
No. Native and Florida-friendly plants are part of the work, and so are tropicals that hold up here. The palette is chosen for the lot.
Can you design for lower maintenance?
Yes. That usually means simpler bed shapes, the right plant in the right light, and not filling every inch. It does not mean a yard that is never looked at.
What about HOA plant lists?
Bring the list to the visit. We will work within it where it applies.
Do you move existing palms?
Sometimes a palm can be relocated; sometimes it is kinder to leave it or replace it. That is a site-by-site call.
Let's talk about what should live in the beds.
Book a free site visit. We'll look at the light, the soil, and the plants you already have.
By Sarasota Landscaping Inc.. We design the work and the same crew builds it.