Melbourne Beach is the quiet end of the barrier island: narrow lots, deep tree canopy, and a strong preference for landscapes that look like they belong to the coast rather than to a suburb. Native and Florida-Friendly design is the default here, not an upsell.
South of the causeway, lots run between the ocean and the river, and the two sides ask for different things. Ocean-facing yards get a hardened, salt-tolerant palette; river-side beds can carry more variety. Mature oaks and sea grape need regular trimming before storm season.
Where we work in Melbourne Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Sunnyland Beach
- Floridana Beach
- Riverside Drive
- Aquarina area
What we plan around in Melbourne Beach
| Mature trees and storm season | Big oaks and palms over narrow lots need deadwood out and weight reduced before hurricane season. We do that pruning every spring. |
|---|---|
| Dense native canopy | Oaks and sea grape create heavy shade. Turf usually loses; groundcover, mulch beds and shade-loving natives win. |
| Salt and wind on the ocean side | Ocean-facing planting gets a hardened palette; river-side beds can carry more variety. |
Questions we get in Melbourne Beach
What can I plant under heavy oak shade?
Coontie, ferns, beautyberry, wild coffee and native groundcovers do well where turf fails. In deep shade we often turn lawn into a planted or mulched bed entirely.
Do you prune trees before hurricane season?
Yes. We run storm-prep pruning every spring: taking out deadwood, thinning the crown so it catches less wind, and cutting back limbs over the roof.
Do you re-screen porches in Melbourne Beach?
Yes. Salt air wears screen out faster on the island. We replace the screen on existing frames, one panel or the whole porch.
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