Outdoor In-sights

Landscape design articles, trends, and tips by Randy Lee

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10 Landscape Trends for 2026

Just like fashion, landscape trends change with the season. With our current climate, sustainability and placemaking is at the heart of what trends are so next season for 2026.

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Fall Colors in Florida

When fall arrives in central Florida it’s time to add color to your landscape. With sunny, cooler weather it is time to get out in the yard and finish end of the year details.

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What’s your design style?

We design style-specific landscapes all of the time. It’s similar to the interior design style of your home and I feel the style should complement the home – not fight it.

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The Florida Landscape: Beauty Without the Burden

For the modern Florida homeowner, we are shifting toward landscaping that is Florida-friendly. This design trend balances high-end aesthetics with ecological awareness with a move toward drought-tolerant, low-maintenance designs.

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Make Your Home Pop with Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is important to homeowners and is defined as “the art of making a memorable first impression.” You want your home to look great so here are several ideas and associated costs for making your home stand out.

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Summer Gardening in Florida

For those hot and sticky dreaded months of summer – here are a few ideas for the garden and ways to make the summer for enjoyable.

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Light up Your Night : LED Lighting for Outdoor Spaces

The sun goes down and we’re still out. Just because dusk arrives doesn’t mean our outdoor living has to wane as well. Our Floridian lifestyle keeps us outdoors, especially in winter when the weather is so fantastic.

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