Planning Your 2026 Outdoor Projects
December 22, 2025
TL;DR The best outdoor projects are not rushed. Planning your 2026 outdoor upgrades early gives you better design options, smarter budgeting, stronger timelines, and access
Owning and maintaining a home or dock in Florida comes with a unique set of challenges. Fortunately we’ve faced most of them already, and we’re more than happy to share our experiences and wisdom as your Overall Outdoor & Marine Experts.Â
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TL;DR The best outdoor projects are not rushed. Planning your 2026 outdoor upgrades early gives you better design options, smarter budgeting, stronger timelines, and access
Outdoor holiday decor in Florida is not about piling on decorations. It is about intentional design. With the right lighting, greenery, dock accents, and patio
TL;DR Native plant landscaping is one of the smartest upgrades a Florida homeowner can make. Native plants use less water, support local wildlife, stand up
TL;DR Waterfront properties in Southwest Florida have incredible potential, but they demand outdoor spaces that can handle salt air, storms, drainage challenges, and long term
When you live in Southwest Florida, your outdoor space is more than just a backyard. Itâs your living room, your dining room, and sometimes, your
âIn 2022 alone, Florida faced over $116 billion in storm damage, making it the costliest hurricane season in U.S. history.â If you live on the
âHomebuyers pay up to 25% more for waterfront homes with thoughtfully designed outdoor hardscapes.â Okayâmaybe nobody is measuring that exact number, but Iâm here to
âHomes with purposeful landscaping can command up to a 12% premium on sale price.â That isnât just fluffâitâs proof that the right front yard design
âFlorida loses an estimated 1.2 million cubic yards of shoreline each year due to erosion.â Thatâs right. Millions of tons of land, gone. And for
âBetween 1980 and 2023, hurricanes caused more than $1 trillion in damage across the United Statesâmost of it in Florida.â â NOAA Billion-Dollar Disasters Report