{"id":8834,"date":"2021-04-06T13:57:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T17:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.greatflorida.com\/?p=8834"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T23:00:31","slug":"dont-let-bad-landscaping-happen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2021\/dont-let-bad-landscaping-happen\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Let Bad Landscaping Happen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lush green grass, boldly colored flowers and fragrant shrubs can transform your yard into a refuge. Good landscaping makes your home look more welcoming and improves curb appeal. Landscaping can also stop erosion and reduce noise. Additional value found in greenspaces is the connection it keeps you to nature.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHomeowners often overlook the importance of a well-maintained yard,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustyns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" =_blank>Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> Florida\u2019s top independent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Florida-yard-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Florida-yard-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8838 lazyload\" width=\"333\" height=\"210\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 333px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 333\/210;\" \/><\/a><figcaption>https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/outdoors\/landscaping-and-hardscaping\/25-biggest-landscaping-mistakes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whether you are ready for an upgrade to your yard or looking to draw the interest of potential home buyers, boosting your curb appeal is a benefit. Below are some do\u2019s and don\u2019ts from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/outdoors\/landscaping-and-hardscaping\/25-biggest-landscaping-mistakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HGTV<\/a> when it comes to the maintenance of your lawn.<\/p>\n<p>DO<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep a maintenance schedule and stick to it. Don\u2019t underestimate the importance of regular lawn mowing, watering, pruning and trimming.<\/li>\n<li>Create a budget, the project will always cost more than you expect.<\/li>\n<li>Make a plan- decide on a look or theme you want and place plants and shrubs in relationship to the shape and style of your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DON\u2019T<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be excessive on lawn ornamentation, a little whimsy is ok but one item is usually enough.<\/li>\n<li>Cut grass too short.<\/li>\n<li>Forget the view from your window, it sounds like common sense but look at your landscaping from all angles.<\/li>\n<li>Be shortsighted, homeowners don\u2019t always think about the eventual growth or spreading of their plants after a couple of years.<\/li>\n<li>Overlook exterior lighting, people often only consider what their yards look like during the day. Lights can really make your garden pop.<\/li>\n<li>Impulse buy, buying takes some planning and research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cIntense heat and sandy soil pose some challenges for Florida homeowners,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustyns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" =_blank>Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> Florida\u2019s largest independent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to chose Florida-friendly plants and native plants, which you can discover on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridayards.org\/fyplants\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">floridayard.org<\/a> website. Area nurseries have a database of recommended trees, palms, shrubs, flowers, groundcovers, grasses and vines developed by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridayards.org\/fyplants\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">University of Florida\/IFAS horticulture<\/a> experts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> provides coverage for all your home improvements inside and out. Contact us to discover your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homeowners insurance<\/a> options today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-521 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-150x19.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-696x86.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 728px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 728\/90;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-150x19.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-696x86.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lush green grass, boldly colored flowers and fragrant shrubs can transform your yard into a refuge. Good landscaping makes your home look more welcoming and improves curb appeal. Landscaping can also stop erosion and reduce noise. 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