At Juniper Landscaping Inc, we provide customized, professional landscaping. Fort Myers FL is within the ecological niche that's particular to southwest Florida, and it takes a knowledge of local plants, soils, and weather conditions to create a successful design.
In Fort Myers, we have short, mild winters and long, hot, and humid summers - with the Gulf nearby and water almost everywhere you look - and most of the rainfall comes between June and September.
Plants Native to South Florida
Our unique climate conditions allow us to use a wide variety of plants. If you are interested in including native plants in your landscape, we've gathered a list of several categories.
Flowers
Some of the native flowering plants that do well in our area are:
- Amaranth (Amaranthus)
- Butterfly Weed (Asclepias)
- Canna Lilly (Canna)
- Pawpaw (Asimina)
Shrubs
Some great shrubs native to South Florida are:
- Beautyberry (Callicarpa Americana)
- Yaupon Holly (Ilex Vomitoria)
- Florida Privet (Forestiera Segregata)
- Hibiscus
Trees
Trees add a structural element to a landscape, so if there's enough room, some interesting native trees are:
- Black Mangrove (Avicennia Germinans)
- Groundsel Tree (Sea Myrtle or Salt Bush)
- Gumbo Limbo (Bursera Simaruba)
- Wild Cinnamon (Canella Winterana)
Grasses
The wispiness of grasses add subtlety to a landscape, and there's a wide variety of native grasses that can enhance your design, including:
- Florida Gama Grass (Tripsacum Floridana)
- Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis Spectabilis)
- Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia Capillaris)
- Purple Lovegreas
We help our clients' property reach its full potential with skillful landscaping. Fort Myers FL homes and businesses know that Juniper Landscaping Inc. has the big equipment, the trained staff, and the knowledge of what works for our area.
Landscaping Naples FL | Juniper Landscaping, Inc
Phone: (239) 561-5980
Locations-Ft. Myers & Naples
