Notes from the studio
Straight, useful writing on planning, building, and pricing outdoor projects in Homestead and South Dade. Written for people about to spend real money on their property.
Healthy planting is less about how often you water and more about how the system is designed. What good irrigation design looks like in South Dade.
Read the planting guide: Watering a South Florida Landscape: What Actually WorksAn outdoor space can be beautiful and easy on water and energy at the same time. The design choices that get you both in South Florida.
Read the design ideas guide: Sustainable Outdoor Living Spaces for South Florida HomesThe outdoor projects that turn a South Florida property into somewhere you live, not just look at. What they involve and what they cost to build properly.
Read the design ideas guide: Luxury Landscaping Projects That Define South Florida HomesPlanting chosen for South Dade's light, soil, and water table establishes instead of struggling. Here are categories that earn their place in a build.
Read the planting guide: Florida-Friendly Plants That Thrive in South DadeThe real tradeoffs between travertine and concrete pavers for a pool deck in our heat, salt, and sun, so you can choose with your eyes open.
Read the pavers guide: Travertine vs. Pavers for a South Florida Pool DeckA straight answer on what a landscape design-build project costs in South Dade, what drives the price up or down, and how to get a number you can plan around.
Read the cost guide guide: How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Homestead, FL? (2026)Tell us about your property. The first site visit and consultation are free.
