GARDENING
Take pride in your yard! If you live in South Coconut Grove you know what I mean. A beautiful spot on this earth.
Remember:
Lush does not mean trashy.
Pruning trees & overgrown brush is very prudent, especially around windstorm time (Hurricane)...remember what Katrina and Wilma did to Miami.
Use native plants, they belong here and they are used to the weather.
Please, please, please, stop planting ficuses. They don't belong here. Their root systems are shallow, and they fall over anytime the wind blows.
In fact, here is a list of problem trees. Don't plant them!
- Australian Pine
- Brazilian Pepper
- Chinese Tallow
- Melaleuca
- Tree Bamboo
- FICUS
These are some recommended trees:
- Geiger Tree
- Glaucous Cassia
- Silver Buttonwood
- Florida Thatch Palm
- Spanish Stopper
For even more info click on Natives, or spend the day at Fairchild Tropical Gardens.
Now, any of the landscapers below can keep your yard & garden looking nice.
What’s funny about flooring? You walk all over it, it gets dirty, you gotta clean it, which leads us to Janitorial.
Actually, flooring can make or break your interior.
Hardwood floors (such as oak, mahogany, and cherry) can be used from contemporary lofts to classic old Spanish(es), and basically everything in between.
Laminates (aka engineered wood) are being used in a lot of homes for their durability and ease of installation. Also, they're available in many styles and colors.
Stone floors are more common in Mediterranean and Vanaculars (fancy word for Key West style). Tile flooring can be found in many shapes, styles, colors, and material.
Vinyl was popular with the old Cuban set that used to thrive on 8th street, but have been pushed out by the Janitorial service industry (not as funny as intended, but if you grew up here you know what I mean).
Guys below will help you with the wood and stone. Vinyl, you're on your own. (Hey that rhymes!)
1. South Florida Landscape
Phone: 786.285.2820
2. Rae of Sunshine
Landscape installation, manicuring &
design interiorscape & Maintenance
Phone: 305.707.3826
3. Federico Garay
Tree service and landscaping, free estimates
Phone: 786-301-1882
4. James Gardening & Trimming
Take pride in your yard.
Phone: 305.569.0475
5. Rodas Tree Service
Tree Triming expert
Phone: 305.804.3678
6. Olimar Sand & Gravel, Inc.
"Over 100 varieties of natural stone"
All Types of Construction Sand & Gravel Waterfall & Pond supplies
Phone: 305.477.7428 Fax: 305.477.9747
7. Amaya Landscaping
Fertilizing-TreeTrimming-Design
Consulting-Repair
Phone: 305.323.2984
8. Greenstar Landscaping
We Specialize in Contemporary Landscapes,
Using Native and Tropical Plants
Phone: 305.661.6358 Fax: 305.253.8962
9. Sunshine Tree Trimming
Providing tree trimming and removal services throughout South Florida
Free Estimates Tree trimming, pruning, Stump Removal, Grinding,
Lawn Maintenance, Fertilization Insecticides.
Phone: 305-431-4477 Fax: 305-704-3830
Please be advised that although we are familiar with these businesses and acknowledge their professional abilities, we do not recommend nor endorse any specific service(es) and/or business(es) and always encourage that you seek independent advise, written estimates and counsel of your choice before you undertake to perform, hire or pay for these or any related services.
