Landscape Installation Services for Central Florida

Landscape installation is not just planting — it’s composition, spacing, soil preparation, and long-term performance. In Central Florida, poor installs fail quickly due to heat stress, drainage issues, shade pressure, and improper plant selection.

Michael Geist’s Yard Works provides professional landscape installation services for homeowners and HOA properties across Oviedo, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Lake Mary, Sanford, and surrounding Central Florida communities. Our installs are designed to look clean on day one and continue performing for years, not months.

We install landscapes with the assumption that they will be maintained — not abandoned.

Landscape Installation Services We Provide

Our landscape installation services are tailored to Central Florida soils, sun exposure, and maintenance realities.

Plant Installation

  • shrubs, hedges, and foundation plantings

  • ornamental grasses and perennials

  • accent plants and specimen features

  • seasonal color and transitional annuals

Landscape Bed Creation & Renovation

  • new bed layouts and expansions

  • removal of failing or outdated plantings

  • bed reshaping for cleaner lines and scale

Soil Preparation & Amendments

  • soil conditioning for plant health

  • correcting compacted or depleted soils

  • preparing proper planting depth and structure

Mulch Installation

  • pine bark or pine fines

  • clean bed finish and moisture regulation

  • erosion and splash control

Integration With Other Services

  • sod installation and lawn renovations

  • irrigation adjustments for new plantings

  • drainage considerations when required

Why Many Landscape Installations Fail in Florida

Most failed landscapes share the same causes:

  • plants installed too deep or too shallow

  • poor soil preparation or none at all

  • incorrect spacing that looks “full” for 30 days

  • ignoring sun, shade, and heat reflection

  • irrigation not adjusted after installation

  • choosing plants based on looks, not performance

A good landscape install plans for what the plants will look like in 12–24 months, not just installation day.

Our Landscape Installation Process

This process is what separates professional installations from rushed plant drops.

Step 1 — Site Evaluation & Design Intent

We evaluate:

  • sun exposure and shade patterns

  • soil condition and drainage

  • existing plant health

  • scale relative to the home

Every install starts with understanding why the landscape exists.

Step 2 — Plant Selection & Layout

Plants are selected and staged based on:

  • mature size and growth habit

  • maintenance expectations

  • seasonal interest and structure

We space for maturity, not instant overcrowding.

Step 3 — Soil Preparation

Soil is prepared to support:

  • proper root development

  • moisture retention without saturation

  • long-term plant health

Skipping this step is the #1 reason landscapes fail.

Step 4 — Professional Installation

Plants are installed at correct depth, orientation, and spacing.
Root balls are set properly — not buried, not exposed.

Step 5 — Mulch & Finish Work

Beds are finished cleanly:

  • consistent mulch depth

  • defined edges

  • tidy transitions to turf and hardscape

Step 6 — Final Walkthrough & Guidance

We review the install and explain:

  • watering expectations

  • early establishment care

  • what is normal vs concerning

Landscape Installation Service Areas

Michael Geist’s Yard Works provides landscape installation services throughout Central Florida, including:

All installations are evaluated per property — not templated by location.