If you want to boost the look of your property, but don’t have the time or resources to keep up with daily maintenance, you may want to consider xeriscaping as a landscaping option. Used mainly in dry climates such as California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, xeriscaping is a marvelous technique for Floridians, too,...
For any home or business, curb appeal is an important element, not only for the value of the property, but for the well-being of its occupants. Here are some easy, yet unique “do-it-yourself” options to boost that connection between your landscape and the rest of the world. READ MORE: The Benefits of Native Plants...
The beginning of March marks a new season in the gardening world. Now is the time to be thinking about what crops need planting, fertilizing, and pruning. That’s why Ocean View has compiled a must-have list of what you need to continue growing a successful garden or landscape in 2025. READ MORE: The Benefits...
Along with the growth of society comes the growth of construction and the use of industrialized spaces. As parking lots become more in number and larger in size, it might be time to rethink the relationship between the urban and natural landscape. For instance, brainstorming how the two might coexist. We’ve put together some practical...
One of the most crucial, yet overlooked, aspects of landscape design is the concept of “hardscaping”, otherwise known as the non-living factors of a landscape. This includes pathways, patios, decks, walls, and more. Hardscaping provides the structure and stability needed to organize the living elements of the design, such as trees, grass, and other plants....
It may seem like there isn’t much you can do with a small landscaping space. However, there are lots of unique, easy ways to bring a smaller space to life. Ocean View Land Management has put together just a few ways to broaden your perspective on landscaping for tiny spaces: Patios & Pergolas Although...
Although Florida has a natural ecosystem and climate that brings a great deal of stunning native plant species, lots of home and business owners still opt for “exotic” species to add to their landscape. As aesthetically pleasing as that may be, this can lead to upkeep that can be nearly unattainable. When using plants that...
Sustainability has become a must as we move forward as a society. One area has become more and more important as the years pass: commercial landscaping. According to C&L Landscape, Inc., not only do sustainable practices offer long-term benefits for the environment, it also reduces operational costs for businesses. “Whether it’s lowering water usage, using...
It’s that time of year again: time to decorate for the Christmas season! Maybe you’ve never decorated the outside of your home before, or maybe you decorate every year and are in search of new ideas. Whatever your situation may be, Ocean View is here to help with this year’s top holiday lawn trends, with...
