Ah, Miami. A place where the sun seems to be on a permanent vacation and the palm trees gossip fervently with the ocean breeze. Landscape design is more than just putting down a few plants. It’s like painting a vast canvas with Mother Nature herself whispering, “Go on, be fabulous with Miami Landscaping!” Read more now on Landscaping Miami

We’ll do a bit of time traveling, shall we? Imagine Miami in 1950s with its pastels, flamingos and lush green lawns. Fast forward a couple of decades, and suddenly everyone and their grandma wants a slice of this Caribbean-infused paradise for themselves. But crafting these edible-looking green spaces isn’t about mowing lawns and whistling Dixie.

Take Mrs. Alvarez who lives on Biscayne Boulevard. One minute she’s tripping merrily through a garden center, the next she’s knee-deep in some sort of botanical hogwash. She wanted her garden to sing, both literally and metaphorically. How can one get marigolds to sing? It turns out that tropical climates are not always conducive to your dreamscape fantasies, even though they’re delightful.

Let’s talk grass. Ever tried serenading a St. Augustine lawn into submission? It’s not for the weak-hearted. It’s like a desert movie. You water it for a second and then it turns into a jungle. And goodness gracious, why does everyone want no-maintenance? It’s like asking a puppy to toilet train itself.

Ophelia Jacobs, from Coral Gables, is another person who swears by moonlight gardening. She said it gave her zinnias a little pizzazz. The glow-in the-dark mulch, on the other hand, was mistaken by her cat for a litter-box replica. It’s a wild world, folks.

Local flora has its own quirks. Pirate vines are growing with abandon and may be plotting to take over topiary. Want native? Dig deep, my friend. Miami’s natives don’t always wear flashy outfits, but boy, do they have spirit!

Let’s throw a curveball and talk about poolside plants. Have you ever heard of Guacamole Gardens? Neither had I, until my buddy Tito insisted everyone add in an avocado tree. Okay, these trees are avocados and by proximity, guacamole–but only if you throw in some onions and lime.

Miami landscaping is a riot of colors, shapes, and smells that compete for your attention. It’s where function tangoes with whimsy, and every turn in the garden path may just surprise you.