
Landscaping Services
Southern Horticulture offers expert landscaping services for residential and commercial properties. From landscape design to installation, we create beautiful, Florida-Friendly landscapes using native plants, organic products, and water-efficient solutions.
Our Services
Embracing Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principles

1. Right Plant, Right Place.
Select plants suited to Northeast Florida's climate to ensure they thrive with minimal maintenance. By choosing the right plants, you reduce water use and create a healthier, more resilient garden.

2. Water Efficiently
Implement efficient irrigation methods like drip systems and water your garden in the early morning to reduce evaporation. This approach conserves water and keeps your plants healthy.

3. Fertilize Appropriately
Use slow-release, organic fertilizers to nourish your plants over time without harming the environment. Proper fertilization promotes robust plant growth and reduces nutrient runoff.

4. Mulch
Applying mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil quality. Mulching is a simple way to enhance your garden's health and appearance.

5. Attract Wildlife
Incorporate native plants to provide food and habitat for local wildlife, such as birds and butterflies. Creating a wildlife-friendly garden supports biodiversity and ecological balance.

6. Manage Yard Pests
Use integrated pest management (IPM) techniques to control pests with minimal chemical use. This approach includes biological, cultural, and mechanical methods to maintain a healthy garden.

7. Recycle Yard Waste
Compost yard waste to create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden. Recycling yard waste reduces landfill use and enriches your soil naturally.

8. Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Design rain gardens and use permeable materials to manage stormwater on your property. These practices help reduce runoff, recharge groundwater, and prevent erosion.

9. Protect the Waterfront
Establish buffer zones with native plants along waterfronts to filter pollutants and protect aquatic ecosystems. This practice helps maintain water quality and prevent shoreline erosion.
Testimonials
“Southern Horticulture is, by far, the best nursery and landscape service in the Saint Augustine area. What makes them special is not only the quality and unique nursery stock but also the management and staff. They are professional, courteous, helpful and very creative. I work with them often and always get beautiful and interesting results in my home landscape. I highly recommend Bill and his great team for all your exterior design needs.”
Deborah Hopkins - Sea Colony
“We have purchased from Southern Horticulture for over 5 years and have always been treated to friendly and knowledgeable service, prompt attention, and a professional team. From our on-site herb garden to our datil plants — we can’t imagine using anyone else for our extensive landscaping and gardening needs!”
Genie and Jeff McNally - The Floridian
“We have purchased from Southern Horticulture for over 5 years and have always been treated to friendly and knowledgeable service, prompt attention, and a professional team. From our on-site herb garden to our datil plants — we can’t imagine using anyone else for our extensive landscaping and gardening needs!”
Genie and Jeff McNally - The Floridian
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