Landscaping St. Petersburg FL | Call Simmons First Choice Landscaping

Healthy shrubs are key to a healthy lawn. Overgrown or diseased shrubs can block sunlight, create excessive shade, and compete with grass for water and nutrients—all common causes of bare spots in our area. Our expert shrub pruning and trimming opens up the canopy for better light penetration, while our disease and insect management protects the entire landscape ecosystem. By addressing these foundational plant health issues, we create the right conditions for your grass to fill in naturally and thrive.

In St. Pete, shrubs are often planted in the wrong location—too close together, under power lines, or in areas that don't match their sun or water needs. This leads to stress, disease, and poor growth, which can contribute to surrounding lawn issues. Our shrub transplanting service carefully relocates existing plants to more suitable spots. This improves air circulation and sunlight for your lawn, reduces competition for resources, and gives the transplanted shrub a fresh start, solving multiple landscape problems at once.

Our shrub disease management is a proactive inspection and treatment plan. We identify common Florida fungal and bacterial issues like powdery mildew or leaf spot that weaken plants. A sick shrub sheds more debris and can harbor pests that may move to your grass. By treating the disease at the source—using targeted, environmentally responsible methods—we stop the spread, improve the shrub's vigor, and remove a source of stress for your lawn. Healthier shrubs mean a healthier, more resistant yard overall.