Key West Landscaping

Creating a Garden Paradise in Key West Landscaping

Building a lush tropical environment for a home in the Key West is not only a dream of many amateur gardeners, but also an art form. Designing a perfect garden is a talent and a gift that can be cultivated and matured with proper training and knowledge of the unique environment and flora and fauna of the Florida keys. To ensure that a homeowner’s key west landscaping creates the correct ambiance and atmosphere, they must select the right plants that will attract local birds and insects. If the gardener also wants a functional garden, there is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that thrive in Key West. (more…)

Trouble in Paradise: Coping With Garden Killers

When thinking of the Florida Keys, many conjure up images of blue skies, lush, green tropical plants, and perfect weather. Although this generalization is right a majority of the year, the Keys have their fair share of paradise killers. For gardeners interested in key west landscaping, maintaining a garden is often hindered by dangerous tropical storms and hurricanes, non-native plants that endanger locals, and various pests and diseases that have the potential to level many gardens. (more…)