Landscape Guides & Advice
Practical answers about plants, materials, costs and project preparation for your Lutz or Tampa Bay landscape.
Can St. Augustine Grass Grow in Shade in Tampa?
Learn when a shade-tolerant St. Augustine variety may help and when a planting bed is a better answer than replacing the same failing lawn.
Mulch vs. Rock: Cost, Heat, Upkeep and Which Fits Your Tampa Landscape
Mulch vs. rock for Tampa Bay yards: 10-year cost calculator, heat, trimming, leaf cleanup, weeds and exactly where each material works best.
How Far Apart Should Privacy Hedge Plants Be Spaced?
How far apart to plant podocarpus, viburnum and clusia privacy hedges, how many plants you need, fence distance, a free plant counter and a visual hedge simulator.
What Is the Best Privacy Hedge for a Lutz or Tampa Yard?
Choose a privacy hedge around the view you want to screen, available planting width, sunlight and the maintenance you can realistically provide.
How Much Does a Landscape Renovation Cost in Tampa?
See what changes the price of a landscape renovation, how to compare estimates, and when it makes sense to complete the work in stages. Image: AI-generated landscape inspiration, not an RLC customer project.