Miami’s warm, moist summers and cool, dry winters make it an ideal climate for a wide range of Florida-friendly plants, from shrubs, trees, and palms to flowers, vines, and grasses. Its diverse habitat supports a year-round growing season and can maintain many tropical and subtropical plant species. Miami landscape design can add native and exotic greenery to your yard that suits your lifestyle.
Heat Zone Appropriate Plants
The near-sea-level elevation, coastal location, and proximity to the gulf stream shape Miami’s climate. Located in the 10b-11 USDA defined hardiness zone, the annual low temperatures average in the 50s and the highs are near 100. As a result, the landscape plants you choose must be hardy enough to withstand the colder temperatures as well as the summer’s heat. Excessive rain and high winds also affect which greenery is most appropriate for your yard.
Personalized Landscape Design
There are almost 150 plant species native to the area, including several iconic Old South trees such as live oak, mahogany, and coral honeysuckle. There are also eight types of palms, abundant indigenous wildflowers, grasses, and ferns. For those who dream of a garden, many common garden plants including lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and sweet peppers.
Landscape professionals can design a unique, verdant landscape, from raised beds filled with colorful flowers to bubbling fountains and winding paths. Cleverly placed, carefully chosen foliage, waterfalls, and hardscapes can create a luxurious tropical retreat. Fragrant herbs, ornamental grasses, and an outdoor fireplace can add a romantic Mediterranean touch to any yard.
Add Dimension and Functionality
Transform your yard into an extension of your home with lighting, stone paths, and pergolas. They can extend your living space and add value to the property. Bring in comfortable furniture, install a grill, refrigerator, or other appliances to create the perfect entertaining area or sanctuary from the frantic pace of daily life.
Benefits of Landscaped Yards
Spending time outdoors, whether enjoying the pool or lounging on the patio, is rejuvenating and relaxing for many homeowners. Not only does Miami landscaping enhance the tranquil atmosphere and sense of wellbeing, but it also provides many other benefits:
- Lush greenery and colorful flowers boost curb appeal and can increase the sale price of a home.
- Shade trees, grasses, and shrubs are natural coolants. They can reduce power needs during the summer by helping keep the air and ground around you cool.
- Xeriscaping requires very little irrigation, saving you money without skimping on style.
- Grass absorbs smoke, dust, and other pollutants. It breaks down the carbon dioxide into oxygen and carbon, cleaning the air.
- Trees and shrubs can act as sound barriers, reducing ambient noise.
Full-Service Landscape Professionals
We provide services for your home, inside and out, from designing and building your personal paradise outside, to bringing nature inside with planters, vines, and trees. Plant walls add style and an organic feel to any home, and they take up very little space. Vertical gardens are not only functional, but they also add privacy.
The holidays are meant to be shared with friends and family. We can help prepare your home by adding lights and decorations, then take them down at the end of the season. Our design professionals take care of everything, from the Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa displays to the garland, wreaths custom props.
Whether you want to update your patio landscape design or extend your living space to the outdoors Plant Professionals can help you create the design that is right for you. Ask about our ongoing landscape and maintenance services so that you can spend your time with friends and family instead of weeding and trimming.
