Different parts of the country have very different requirements for successfully starting gardens and planting vegetation.
Of course, since we’re fortunate enough to live here in Sarasota-Bradenton, landscapes can be planted year-round. However, some times of year are still better than others. If you’re planning on introducing new plants to your yard, you have a better chance of success—and a lower water bill—if you plant in the right season. And March and April happen to be ideal!
Bradenton Landscapes in Spring vs. Summer
We all know how oppressive our Florida summers can be, and plants suffer in the heat, too. By renovating your lawn and garden during the springtime, you allow your new plants time to establish themselves before the heat stress and rapid water evaporation that happen in June, July, and August.
Plants need sun to grow. But in the summertime, that same sunshine deprives plants of water in the ground. And even with adequate watering, many plants—especially young ornamentals that are popular for landscapes—can actually suffer a kind of sunburn called “sun scald.” You want your landscape to be strong and healthy enough come the hottest months.
Bradenton Landscapes in Fall/Winter
As Bradenton landscapers, our busy season really starts as soon as temps start cooling off in the fall. It’s a great time to be outdoors, and many people like to prepare their landscapes for entertaining during the holiday season. And we’re all for it!
However, it’s important to remember that we still have the possibility for freezing temperatures in winter, even this far south. Many tropical plants, including flowers, citrus fruits, and even some species of palms, are sensitive to frost. If those plants haven’t been thoroughly established before a cold snap, then they may suffer damage or even die.
Even without risk of freeze, winter is also a time with less rainfall. That means you’ll have to be even more vigilant in your watering in order to protect a new landscape later in the year.
Work with a Bradenton Landscape Professional
The bottom line is that you need to work with a professional Bradenton landscaper, one who knows plants as well as they know the area. Planting in spring is ideal, but the real key is to have someone who can let you know what can work, and when, and how it needs to be cared for. There are many variables involved in planning a successful landscape, lawn, or garden that appeals to your needs and can survive our weather.
When you work with Big South, we cater your landscape to your needs and preferences, helping you to choose plants that you like and that will also grow well in Bradenton generally and in your yard specifically. We can even show you a computer-generated mock-up of your new landscape before anyone even sticks a shovel in the ground. Call Big South today for a free estimate!
