At Siesta Key Landscape, we go beyond the basics, offering a full range of tree care options, including certified arborist consultations and licensed mangrove trimming.

Whether you need routine maintenance or support with permits and risk assessments, our team is here to help protect your trees, property, and peace of mind.

Our Tree Services

We provide practical, results-driven tree care, including:

•  Tree removal
•  Tree trimming
•  Palm tree pruning
•  Removing hazardous limbs
•  Stump grinding
•  Mangrove pruning (licensed)
•  Tree stabilization
•  Palm tree injection
•  Tree relocation
•  Fertilization

Why Choose a Certified Arborist Consultation? 

A certified arborist helps ensure your trees are cared for properly based on science, experience, and site conditions, not guesswork!

1) Accurate Tree & Plant Identification

Correct identification is essential for:

• Choosing the right pruning method
• Understanding water needs and soil tolerance
• Identifying common pests and disease risks
• Determining sun vs. shade requirements

2) The Right Tree in the Right Place

We help you make smarter decisions that support long-term landscape health, including:

• Proper spacing
• Appropriate drainage
• Selecting plants that can thrive in your specific environment

3) Tree Health & Disease/Decay Diagnosis

We can diagnose symptoms and recommend next steps

Shade gardens in Florida present unique opportunities, and challenges.

The hot Florida sun, sandy soils, and seasonal moisture swings demand thoughtful planning. With decades of local experience, Siesta Key Landscaping specializes in Expert Landscaping Services for Siesta Key & Sarasota residents.

Here are 10 proven secrets to design, plant, and maintain a thriving shade garden that remains vibrant year-round.

1) Map Your Shade Daily and Seasonally

• Understand how shade changes through the day and across seasons.
• Aim for areas with dappled or partial sun (roughly 2–4 hours of filtered sun daily).
• Action steps: observe at different times, note sun patterns, and adjust plant placement accordingly.
• Why it matters: proper sun exposure protects shade-loving plants from scorch and keeps colors vibrant.

Tip for Siesta Key yards: Coastal conditions can shift with storms and sea breezes. A quick, seasonal map helps you position new plantings where they’ll thrive even when light shifts.

2) Choose Florida-Tough Plants

• Ideal performers for shade in our climate: caladiums, begonias, gingers, bromeliads, ferns, ti plants, firespike, beautyberry, and Persian shield.
• How to pick: mix foliage with bold color, interesting textures, and varying heights.
• Local benefit: these plants tolerate heat, humidity, and sandy soils when given light shade