Landscape Design in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Waterfront-ready tropical landscape design, installation, and water features for Fort Lauderdale's coastal homes and estates — built for salt air, sand, and coastal conditions.
Coastal properties require coastal expertise
Fort Lauderdale landscaping is its own discipline. Salt spray, sandy soils, prevailing coastal winds, high water tables, and intense sun exposure all push standard landscape plans beyond their limits. What thrives inland often fails within a year on a waterfront lot — and by then the damage is already done.
We've spent decades refining the plant palette, soil amendments, and irrigation strategies that actually work along Fort Lauderdale's canals, Intracoastal, and oceanfront properties. From the Las Olas Isles to Harbor Beach to Rio Vista, our installations are built to hold up to the conditions — not just the first season.
A full studio, at your service
Every Botanical Designs service is available to Fort Lauderdale clients, coordinated by a single team from concept to completion.
Landscape Design
Hand-drawn tropical landscape plans tailored to your Fort Lauderdale property.
Installation
Full landscape installation by in-house crews — trees, beds, irrigation, lighting.
Water Features
Koi ponds, fountains, and cascading water features engineered to last.
Hardscape
Walkways, patios, stone walls, and outdoor living built in premium materials.
Why coastal landscape knowledge matters
A standard landscape design dropped onto a waterfront property is an expensive mistake waiting to happen. Our Fort Lauderdale work reflects the specific demands of the environment.
- Salt-tolerant plant palettes — sea grape, coconut palms, silver buttonwood, bougainvillea, and others proven along the coast.
- Soil amendment strategies for sandy, high-water-table properties that reject standard planting depths.
- Irrigation designed for coastal conditions — proper coverage, corrosion-resistant components, and smart controllers.
- Hardscape and water feature materials specified for salt-air environments.
- Experience with waterfront permitting, sea wall adjacency, and dock-adjacent landscape considerations.
Fort Lauderdale landscape questions answered
Do you work on direct waterfront and Intracoastal properties in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. A significant portion of our Fort Lauderdale work is on direct waterfront — canals, Intracoastal, and select oceanfront properties. We know the conditions these sites create.
What plants actually survive long-term on Fort Lauderdale waterfront lots?
Salt-tolerant species: coconut palms, sea grape, silver buttonwood, saw palmetto, beach sunflower, bougainvillea, and selected hibiscus varieties. We build the palette around what performs, not what looks good on planting day.
Can you handle pool landscaping and outdoor living integration?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale projects frequently involve coordinating landscape with pool surrounds, summer kitchens, and dock-adjacent living areas. It's one of our regular project types.
Do you work with Fort Lauderdale's permitting for landscape and hardscape projects?
Yes. We manage landscape-related permits and coordinate with contractors on adjacent permit work when needed.