Top 5 Landscaping Ideas for North Florida

1.Flowers, flowers and more flowers. You can never go wrong with adding flowers to your landscaping – especially in Florida where there are many choices and a long growing season. Plant flowering vines on latticework or along a low wrought iron fence and take advantage of the versatility of terracotta pots.

2. Deer-proof your garden. Did you know that there are certain flowers that deer find disgusting and will not eat? Look into attractive perennials like butterfly weed, globe thistle or purple

cornflower.

3. Choose blooming shrubs. North Florida offers a wide variety of blooming shrubs to accentuate any landscaping. Add brightly colored azaleas, Crape Myrtle, hydrangea or hibiscus. Remember to prune the shrubs regularly, so they grow back full and blossom often.

4. Hide outdoor structures. There is nothing more unattractive than a water heater or air conditioning unit sticking out from the side of your house. Cover outdoor structures with latticework and flowering vines like jasmine to make your space more peaceful and relaxing.

5. Plant fruit trees. Is there anything better than walking out into your back yard to pick a fresh lemon or lime from the tree? But don’t fixate on citrus. There are varieties of everything from apples and figs to peaches, pears, persimmons and plums that grow well in the mild winters of North Florida.