Landscaping in Winter Park.

Your property, your priorities

Start with a plan for Winter Park.

Winter Park landscape improvements should account for the trees and existing public edges that help shape the property. The city's Urban Forestry resources provide a useful starting point for tree-related questions, while the actual yard still needs individual assessment. Begin by identifying what you want to use more comfortably and which features should stay. A new path, patio or lawn can be planned with access, roots and drainage in view from the outset. DMM Landscapes can discuss drainage, low-voltage lighting, pavers, retaining walls, sod removal and installation, and artificial turf around a coordinated scope rather than isolated finish choices.

Before you choose the finish

Show retained trees, sidewalks, property limits and proposed construction access on the initial sketch. Confirm ownership and applicable city requirements where work may affect a tree or public right-of-way. Obtain appropriate tree advice before assuming excavation or grade changes are acceptable near roots. These are planning implications of the city's forestry program, not an assessment of a particular tree or a statement that every landscape project needs the same review.

Bring the whole picture.

A useful estimate starts with your project address, a rough sketch of the work area and photos showing how it connects to the rest of the property. Include the access route, nearby trees, existing surfaces and any water concerns.

Choose one priority or combine related work. Planning drainage, finished surface heights and lighting routes together can help identify conflicts before new surfaces go in.