by Troy's Tropics | Dec 17, 2025 | All those Flowers, Beauty in Green, Bougainvillea, Gardening for Health, Gardens to Visit, Growing & Planting, Indoor Plants, landscape designer Sarasota, Organic Gardening, Sarasota Gardening, Sarasota Trees, Sarasota Winter Gardening, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever wandered the lush paths at Troy’s Tropics on Proctor Road, you might wonder: how did this little slice of paradise happen? Spoiler: it didn’t begin with a retail hub, a design studio, and full nursery operations. The unfolding of Troy’s Tropics Sarasota...
by Troy's Tropics | Dec 10, 2025 | landscape designer Sarasota, Sarasota Gardening, Sarasota Trees, Sarasota Winter Gardening
What “Layering” Means in Landscape Layering arranges plants from tallest in back to shortest in front, mixing color, texture, and form so the eye flows naturally across the bed. Think of it like composing a photo: background (tall), midground (medium), foreground...
by Troy's Tropics | Dec 5, 2025 | landscape designer Sarasota, Sarasota Gardening, Sarasota Trees, Sarasota Winter Gardening
If you love your yard by day, you’ll adore it after dark. Troy Tropics designs and installs custom landscape lighting that highlights your favorite trees, brightens walkways, and creates a warm, inviting space for evening gatherings—all with top-tier, Florida-tough...
by Troy's Tropics | Oct 31, 2025 | landscape designer Sarasota, Uncategorized
Summary: “A historic Lido Key home was hammered by storm surge and salt. We protected the architecture, salvaged what could rebound, replanted with coastal-tough performers, rebuilt the beds with a layered design, and finished with fresh shell for a clean, historic...
by Troy's Tropics | Jan 31, 2025 | Growing & Planting, landscape designer Sarasota
In Florida, where water is a precious resource, efficient watering is essential to sustainable gardening. Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ emphasizes the need to water plants wisely to minimize waste, promote deep root growth, and maintain a healthy garden with minimal...
by Troy's Tropics | Jan 15, 2025 | Growing & Planting, landscape designer Sarasota
As we ring in the New Year, many of us feel a sense of excitement about new beginnings—and for gardeners in Sarasota, this means dreaming up plans for a vibrant, flourishing spring garden. With our region’s unique climate, early planning is crucial to make the most of...
