Troy's Tropics

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Create a Landscape That Thrives for Decades, Not Just Seasons

Our Plant Professionals don’t just design landscapes—we grow them.

Let's Create Something Beautiful

Call Us Today: (941) 923-5390
Serving Sarasota Since 1985 | Licensed & Insured | 14-Acre Nursery

Full-Service Landscape Design & Installation

Custom Landscape Design & Installation

  • On-Site Consultations & Custom Plans: Tailored layouts with up to three rounds of revisions to match your exact vision.
  • 3-D Digital Renderings: Optional immersive visual previews so you can see your landscape before a shovel hits the ground.
  • HOA-Ready Submittal Packages: Scaled plans, precise plant counts, and documentation designed for fast homeowner association approval.
  • Florida-Friendly & Climate-Resilient Plants: Curated selections of native, drought-tolerant, and wind-resilient varieties built to thrive in Sarasota.
  • Privacy Hedges & Large Trees: Fast-growing privacy screening and mature specimen palms installed safely using heavy equipment and utility-line coordination.

Premium Sod Installation

  • Site Preparation: Complete removal of old turf, deep thatch, and invasive weeds.
  • Soil Optimization: Sub-soil grading, leveling, and nutrient prep to give new roots the perfect foundation.
  • Precision Laying & Care: Professional sod installation paired with immediate sprinkler calibration and a customized initial care plan.

Custom Hardscapes & Water Features

  • Stone & Paver Features: Artisan-built stone pathways, retaining knee walls, paver patios, driveways, and custom fire pits.
  • Shade Structures: Sturdy, elegant pergolas designed to frame your outdoor living rooms.
  • Water Features: Custom-engineered architectural fountains and tranquil backyard ponds.

Architectural Outdoor Lighting

  • Low-Voltage LED Engineering: Professional design for pathway lighting, architectural uplighting, and moonlit tree canopies.
  • Coastal-Grade Hardware: Durable, corrosion-resistant fixtures designed to resist Sarasota’s harsh salt air and humidity.
  • Want to see our full lighting features, fixtures, and gallery? Scroll down to our dedicated Outdoor Lighting section below.

Smart Irrigation Systems

  • Water-Efficient Design: Targeted rotors, sprays, and low-volume drip lines engineered to eliminate dry spots and overspray.
  • Automation & Compliance: Wi-Fi-enabled smart controllers with real-time weather adjustments, rain sensors, and built-in local water restriction scheduling.
  • Want to see our full system specifications? Scroll down to our dedicated Irrigation section below.

Why Troy's Tropics is Different: We Grow What We Install

For over 20 years, we’ve operated as both a full-service landscape design firm and a thriving local nursery. This isn’t a side business; it’s the core of our quality guarantee. By controlling the entire process from seedling to final installation, we deliver a superior landscape with total accountability.

Here’s what that actually means for you:

The Traditional Gamble The Troy’s Tropics Guarantee
Mystery Plants: Your designer picks from a catalog, hoping the plants that arrive are healthy and suitable. Hand-Selected & Locally-Grown: We hand pick local plants and what we’ve grown ourselves, right here in Sarasota’s soil, sun, and humidity. They are already acclimated and ready to thrive.
Third-Party Markup & Delays: You pay a premium for plants sourced by a middleman, and your project stalls waiting for their shipments. Wholesale Direct Value: You get healthier, superior plants for better value, installed on a predictable schedule without supply chain surprises.
The Blame Game: The designer blames the installer for planting errors; the installer blames the nursery for weak plants. You’re stuck in the middle. One Expert Team, Total Accountability: Our designers, growers, and installers are one team. We are fully responsible for the success of your project, from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.

Featured Project: The Siesta Key Sanctuary

Proof that our process works, even in the most challenging environments.

On a private peninsula on Siesta Key, we were tasked with restoring a storm-damaged 1950s waterfront home. The mission was clear: make it beautiful again, honor its history, and protect the precious living shoreline.

Challenge Our Solution
Storm-Damaged & Aging Landscape We strategically used larger, more mature plants from our nursery to restore the property’s scale and presence from day one.
Priceless Mature Trees We designed around the existing old-growth trees, using their canopy to create layered microclimates for a lush, tropical feel.
Fragile Waterfront We preserved and enhanced the existing living shoreline of mangroves and native plants, which is the property’s natural defense against storm surge and erosion.
The Result: A resilient, stunning waterfront sanctuary that feels original to the home. The client’s biggest goal was to “feel beautiful again—like it used to,” and by integrating our design expertise with our deep knowledge of coastal horticulture, we delivered.
Read the Full Siesta Key Case Study

Our Landscape Design Services in Sarasota

We provide a comprehensive, in-house suite of services to bring your vision to life. Because our team handles every aspect, you get a seamless experience and a cohesive, stunning result.

Landscape Design & 3-D Renderings

Our design process starts with a deep understanding of your vision, lifestyle, and property. Our Plant Professionals—serving Sarasota since 1985—craft a plan that is both beautiful and horticulturally sound. For those who want to see the future, we offer upgraded 3-D renderings that provide a vivid, immersive glimpse of your new landscape before we ever break ground.

What’s Included:

  • Full property site analysis
  • Plant selection and placement plans
  • Hardscape design (patios, walkways, retaining walls)
  • Outdoor living space planning
  • Three rounds of revisions included
  • Optional 3-D visualization

Florida-Friendly Plant Installation

This is where our nursery advantage becomes your reality. We don’t just install plants; we install hand-selected, locally grown specimens from our own stock. Our team handles everything from soil preparation to perfect placement, ensuring your new garden and landscape is set up for long-term success. We specialize in creating everything from lush, tropical retreats to resilient coastal landscapes and even formal English gardens.

What’s Included:

  • Landscape bed installations
  • Native and pollinator-friendly plant selection
  • Soil preparation and amendment
  • Mulching and edging
  • HOA-compliant designs
  • Coastal and waterfront plantings
  • Privacy screening & hedges

Hardscaping & Outdoor Living

We design and install hardscaping that serves as the foundation of your outdoor living space. From elegant patios to functional walkways, our team integrates stone, pavers, and other materials to create a seamless transition between your home and garden.

What’s Included:

  • Patios and outdoor living spaces
  • Walkways and pathways
  • Retaining walls and borders
  • Decorative stone and pavers

Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting​

Extend the enjoyment of your landscape well after sunset with our custom outdoor lighting solutions. We design and install elegant, low-voltage LED systems that enhance your home’s architecture, improve safety along pathways, and create an enchanting evening ambiance. We use only coastal-grade, corrosion-resistant fixtures built to withstand Florida’s salt and humidity.

What’s Included:

  • Pathway & step lighting for safe walkways and entries
  • Uplighting & downlighting to accent palms, specimen trees, and facades
  • Spotlights & wash lights for focal beds and hardscapes
  • Deck, lanai, and pool-area lighting for evening entertaining
  • Security lighting that deters intruders without harsh glare
  • Smart controls & timers (app-based, dusk-to-dawn, Astronomical timers)

Irrigation System Setup

Protect your landscape investment with professional irrigation system installation in Sarasota. We plan and install systems that deliver the right water at the right time—saving you money and helping plants thrive year-round.

What we plan & install

  • New sprinkler systems (rotors, sprays, micro-sprays)

  • Drip irrigation for beds, hedges, and foundation plantings

  • Smart Wi-Fi controllers (weather-based scheduling, water-restriction friendly)

  • Rain sensors & flow meters to prevent waste and detect leaks

  • Backflow preventers and code-compliant connections

  • Retrofits & zone balancing to fix dry spots and overspray

Benefits you’ll see

  • Healthier plants & turf with precise zoning and head-to-head coverage

  • Lower water bills via smart scheduling and efficient heads

  • Storm-season durability with quality components and clean trenching

  • HOA compliance & documentation included when needed

Book an irrigation assessment—we’ll map zones, check pressure, and provide a clear, itemized plan.

Ongoing Landscape Maintenance

Our relationship doesn’t end when the project is done. We offer comprehensive maintenance programs to keep your landscape pristine and protect your investment. Trusted with the garden care of numerous prestigious properties in Sarasota, our crews are renowned for their quality, horticultural expertise, and attention to detail.

Our Maintenance Services Include:

  • Expert Pruning & Trimming: To ensure good shape and plant health for trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses.

  • Weed & Pest Management: Manual weeding and targeted treatments to keep beds clean and plants healthy.

  • Fertilization Programs: Custom-blended applications to provide the nutrients your specific plants need.

  • Seasonal Clean-Up: General bed maintenance, perennial care, and mulch raking to keep your landscape looking fresh.

  • Debris Removal: Including seasonal cleanups and pre-storm preparation.

  • Irrigation Management: Regular checks and adjustments to ensure your system is operating at peak efficiency.

What We Design: From Coastal Retreats to Commercial Properties

Our expertise spans a wide range of project types and styles. Whether you’re looking to create a private backyard paradise or enhance your business’s curb appeal, our team has the experience to deliver.

  • Residential Landscapes: Front yard, backyard, and full property transformations

  • Coastal & Waterfront Properties: Resilient designs that thrive in salt and sun

  • HOA-Compliant Designs: Beautiful landscapes that meet community guidelines

  • Commercial Properties: Office parks, retail centers, and multi-family communities

  • Specific Garden Styles: Tropical, Mediterranean, English gardens, native/pollinator gardens

  • Living Shorelines: Eco-friendly designs that protect and enhance your waterfront

  • Salt-Tolerant Coastal Landscapes

  • Historic Landscape Restoration & Preservation

The Troy’s Tropics Design Process: A Clear Path to Perfection

Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative, and stress-free. We handle everything in-house, ensuring a smooth journey from your initial idea to your finished paradise.

Bring Your Vision to Life

It all begins with a conversation. We’ll evaluate the space with you, listen to your goals, and understand how you want to live outdoors. To make this session as productive as possible, we recommend you:

  • Know Your Budget: Having a clear budget range allows us to design a plan that meets your financial goals without compromise.
  • Gather Inspiration: Collect photos of landscapes, plants, and styles you love. This gives us a clear visual direction.
  • Make a List: Note your must-haves, nice-to-haves, and any features or plants you dislike.

We encourage all decision-makers to be present to ensure we capture the complete vision from the start.

Quality You Can See: Our Three-Step Plant Standard

Our reputation is built on the health and success of our plants. Every specimen we install, from the smallest annual to the grandest palm, has passed our rigorous three-step quality process at the nursery:

  • High-Quality Sourcing: We identify and collect only premium plant material from our own stock and a network of trusted partner growers.

  • Rigorous Inspection: When plant material enters our care, we meticulously inspect it for any signs of disease, pests, or stress. Only the strongest specimens are accepted.

  • Proprietary Treatment & Care: We use a proven, proprietary process to treat seasonal issues and apply preventative care, ensuring every plant is in peak condition before it leaves our nursery.

This obsession with quality is why we are renowned for our expertise and trusted with the garden care of numerous prestigious properties across the Gulf Coast.

What Our Clients Say

New Reasonable priceTroy’s Tropics did a full renovation of our yard including new shrubs, trees, irrigation system, lighting, and monthly maintenance. They have exceeded expectations in all regards.

- Ken Sklar

Troy’s Tropics team, spear-headed by Kyle K, their Landscape Manager, has been a communicative, creative and customer-service oriented partner in our association’s beautification projects. Highly responsive during our design development, bid process, installation and to our after-care questions, Kyle, his scheduler and his very professional, hard-working planting crew have gone the extra mile to help ensure our projects’ design integrity, on going viability and beauty.

- Colleen L. and Kathie W., Co-Chairs, Castel Del Mare Landscaping Committee

We added Landscaping and changes to the irrigation system. The plants were healthy and beautiful. The installation was top notch, including using premium compost top soil. They worked very closely with me to get the plantings installed to my satisfaction. Very professional job, they used all quality supplies. Planning on using them in the future.

- Jim Moynihan

We are so grateful for all of the wonderful specialists at Troys Tropics! We first used their service at our business to maintain plants we didn’t have time to care for. We then utilized their help in planting new landscaping at our home. Then..Hurricane Ian hit. We were displaced from our home for 4 months due to wind driven rain damage. Troys was there again to remove our landscaping while repairs were made to our home, then replaced all of the landscaping around the perimeter of our home. We completed our project last weekend with the installation of 26 beautiful areca palms in the backyard, finally enabling us to enjoy our home with a sense of privacy and Florida beauty. Troys also installed landscape lighting, which added to the beauty of this project. Everyone who helped us (Alex Handley, Kyle, and the entire crew at Troys) have given us a new sense of peace in our home now. We are blessed to have Troys Tropics help care for our property! Five stars-plus to Troys Tropics!Thank you all!

- Dan Schmidt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a "living shoreline," and why does it matter?

A living shoreline uses native plants like mangroves and sea grapes to stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and protect your property from storm surge. It’s a natural, resilient defense system that we specialize in preserving and enhancing as part of a responsible coastal design.

Do I have to remove my large, mature trees?

Absolutely not. In fact, we consider them a priceless asset. Mature trees create shade, structure, and unique microclimates that allow us to create far more interesting and layered designs. We always aim to design around and with your existing canopy.

How much does a landscape design project cost?

Project costs vary widely based on the size of your property, the complexity of the design, and the maturity of the plants you choose. We work with you to establish a clear budget during our initial On-Site Vision Session and design a plan to meet your financial goals, whether that means a phased installation or an all-in transformation.

How long does the process take?

From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, most design and installation projects are completed within 4-8 weeks. We provide a clear timeline after the design is approved and are known for delivering on time and on schedule.

Why should I choose you over a designer who doesn't have a nursery?

Accountability and quality. Because we grow what we install, we have complete control over the health of your plants and the project timeline. There are no third-party markups, no supply chain surprises, and no finger-pointing if a plant fails. You get a healthier, more resilient landscape, often for a better value.

Do you design for HOAs and community associations?

Yes. We have extensive experience creating beautiful, HOA-compliant designs that meet community guidelines while reflecting your personal style.

Can you design hardscaping and outdoor living spaces?

Yes. Our design services include hardscape planning for patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other outdoor living elements to create a cohesive and functional space.

What styles of landscape design do you specialize in?

We specialize in a wide range of styles, including tropical, Mediterranean, English gardens, and native/pollinator gardens. We tailor the design to your home’s architecture and your personal aesthetic.

The Troy's Tropics Seal of Quality

Sarasota-Grown Plants
Serving Sarasota Since 1985
Licensed & Insured
Premier Sarasota Provider
Total Accountability

Our Service Area

We proudly serve Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat Key, Osprey, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities.

Ready to Create a Landscape That Actually Thrives?

Stop gambling on disconnected designers and anonymous nurseries. Invest in a proven, accountable process that guarantees a superior result. Experience the confidence that comes from working with a single, expert team that controls every aspect of your project, from the soil to the sunset.

Schedule your complimentary On-Site Vision Session today. We’ll walk your property, listen to your vision, and show you how our unique grower-designer model can bring it to life—beautifully, professionally, and without the risk.

Schedule Your Consultation
Have questions first? Call us at (941) 923-5390 to speak directly with one of our Plant Professionals.

What plants actually tolerate coastal salt conditions?

We have years of experience selecting plants that thrive in Sarasota’s coastal environment. Our top performers for salt tolerance include Cocoplum, Silver Buttonwood, and Sea Grape for structure, along with Fakahatchee Grass and select varieties of Ixora and Hibiscus for color and texture.

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