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Lawn Care Services in the Upper Keys, FL

We treat every property like it’s our own, paying attention to the details, the climate, and the specific plants that make Upper Keys landscaping so unique.

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Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm EST
Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm EST

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The Upper Keys have a beauty that’s hard to describe unless you live here, the slow breezes, the salty air, the bright tropical plants, and the way everything feels a little closer to nature. From Key Largo to Tavernier to Islamorada, every yard has its own mix of palms, sandy soil, coral rock, fruit trees, and coastal turf that reflects the laid-back lifestyle of the islands. But while the Keys feel effortless, the landscaping isn’t.

Salt spray is constant. The sun is intense. Rain comes in long bursts, then disappears for weeks. Soil drains almost instantly. And tropical pests thrive all year long. That’s where we come in. At Plant Health Care Systems, we understand exactly how island landscapes behave. We know which plants can handle the salt and which ones struggle. We know how quickly turf can go from healthy to stressed in this climate. And we know how to protect tropical plants, palms, hedges, and fruit trees so they stay vibrant in some of the most extreme growing conditions in Florida.

Our Lawn Care Services in the Upper Keys

Ficus Hedge Care

Ficus hedges can look amazing in the Keys, but salt air, wind, and whiteflies can wear them down fast. We keep them thick, smooth, and richly green with routine feeding and preventive pest care tailored for coastal conditions.

Large Tree Care

The Upper Keys have some iconic trees, coconuts, royals, gumbo limbos, mahogany, and buttonwoods that face constant sun and salty winds. We strengthen them through deep-root feeding, disease protection, and storm-season readiness.

Organic Pest Control

If you prefer a lighter, eco-friendly touch, especially around the water and wildlife, we offer organic pest treatments that are gentle but still effective for island pests.

Lawn & Specialty Turf Care

Grass in the Keys grows differently than grass on the mainland. Between salt, heat, sandy soil, and constant sun, turf needs a custom plan to stay healthy. We support your lawn with fertilization, soil conditioning, and protection from chinch bugs, sod webworms, and grubs.

Citrus & Tropical Fruit Tree Care

Mango, key lime, avocado, papaya, and coconut trees are everywhere across the Upper Keys. We help them thrive with proper nutrition, tropical pest control, and care designed for fruit production in coastal air

Estate, Vacation Home & Resort Care

Many Upper Keys properties are seasonal homes, rentals, estates, or resort-style yards. We provide consistent, high-level maintenance whether you’re here full-time or part-time.

Palm Care Programs

Palms define the Keys, but they’re also the first to show stress from salt, storms, and nutrient loss. We deliver palm-specific feeding and protect palms from threats like lethal bronzing and palm weevils.

Orchid Care

Orchids love the Keys’ humidity, but they still need careful attention to bloom. We help them stay vibrant and pest-free.

Preventative Property Care

Island conditions change daily. Salt levels rise, winds shift, pests move fast. We monitor everything year-round so problems never get the chance to spread.

Best Grass Types for the Upper Keys, FL

Grass that performs best in coastal island conditions includes:

- St. Augustine
- Zoysia
- Bermuda
- Bahia

We design turf care around your shading, salt exposure, and soil depth, which can vary dramatically between properties.

Seasonal Lawn Care Tips for the Upper Keys

Spring

We strengthen roots before the heat spikes and treat early pests.

Summer

This is the most challenging season, extreme sun, storms, humidity, and rapid pest cycles. Consistent care is essential.

Fall

Your lawn recovers from summer’s harsh conditions. We restore color and rebuild density.

Winter

Dry-season stress appears. We adjust watering and support palms, turf, and fruit trees.

Common Lawn Pests & Weeds in the Upper Keys

Pests

Whiteflies, chinch bugs, sod webworms, armyworms, grubs, aphids, scale, and palm pests like weevils and bronzing carriers.

Weeds

Dollarweed, nutsedge, crabgrass, spurge, clover.

Upper Keys Landscape Facts

These unique conditions shape exactly how we treat your turf and tropical plants.

  • Hardiness Zone: 11a–11b.
  • Rainfall: ~40–50 inches.
  • Summer High: Around 90–92°F.
  • Winter Low: 65–70°F.
  • Soil: Coral rock and sandy, extremely fast draining.
  • Watering: 2–3 times weekly in the dry season.

Why Upper Keys Homeowners Choose Us?

People in the Upper Keys love their landscapes, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re part of the island lifestyle. Palms swaying over the yard, fruit trees that have been there for years, orchids hanging from trees, and lawns that reflect a slower, more relaxed way of living. We care for your landscape with that same appreciation. We’re not rushing from property to property. We’re paying attention to salt levels, wind exposure, plant stress, and seasonal changes that happen faster here than anywhere else. We treat every yard with the kind of care the Keys deserve, slow, steady, intentional, and built for this environment.

How We Work

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1

Start with a Conversation
Tell us what you’re seeing or what your property needs.

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Full Landscape Checkup
We look at your turf, palms, hedges, fruit trees, orchids, and overall soil and plant health.

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Customized Plan
We design a program tailored to island conditions and your specific property.

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Routine Care
We show up on schedule and maintain everything with care.

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Ongoing Support
Storm damage? Salt burn? Sudden pest outbreak? We respond quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Bring Out the Best in Your Upper Keys Landscape?

Let’s keep your landscape as beautiful and vibrant as the islands themselves, healthy turf, stunning palms, full hedges, and tropical plants that truly thrive. Request your free quote today and let Plant Health Care Systems care for your Upper Keys home the right way.