Landscape Design and Installation in Freeport, FL

After a storm or a long, hot summer, yards around Hammock Bay, Point Washington, and the 30A communities often end up patchy, washed out, or uneven. If your lawn pools water near the patio, or the sand won’t hold plants, you are not alone. Mako Contractors builds landscapes that stand up to salt air, sandy soil, and heavy rain. That’s why homeowners call us for landscape design and installation in Freeport and within 30 miles, including Destin, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A and DeFuniak Springs.

As a local landscaper, we are licensed and insured. We show up, set a clear scope, protect your property, and leave the site clean.

What You Get With a Full Landscape Design and Install

Your yard should be easy to use and easy to care for. We create a plan that fits your budget and site, then install in a steady sequence. You get clean lines, healthy plants, and good drainage. After the first heavy storm, the yard still looks good and stays open.

Landscape Design

We walk the property and note sun, shade, wind off Choctawhatchee Bay, and low areas. We listen to how you use your space—pets, kids, grilling, or quiet time. Then we draw a simple layout: bed lines, lawn areas, paths, and seating. We pick plants that fit coastal sites: yaupon holly, wax myrtle, coontie, muhly grass, and groundcovers that hold. In HOA areas like Hammock Bay and Point Washington, we keep rules in mind and keep submittals simple.

Yard Grading and Drainage

Good grades move water the right way. We set slope with levels, fill low spots, and shape swales. For problem areas, we install French drains, catch basins, and downspout tie-ins. In flat lots near the coast, this step matters most. After storms, the lawn dries and the patio stays usable.

Sod & Lawn Areas

Sod transforms a space fast. We help you pick the right turf for your site and budget:

St. Augustin for shade and salt tolerance
Zoysia for a dense, upscale look
Bermuda for high sun and traffic

We prep the base, set crisp edges, lay straight seams, and roll the sod for tight contact. You get a simple watering plan for the first 30 days, plus mowing height tips to cut stress and fungus.

Planting Beds and Boarders

Healthy beds start with soil. Sand drains fast, so we add organic matter and set proper spacing. We install edging that holds mulch in place during summer downpours. In splash zones and high wind pockets, we may use rock beds or heavier mulch that does not float away.

Hardscape and Irrigation Tie-Ins

Need a small patio, a walk to the gate, or drip in front beds? We build these parts during the install so you do not pay for cuts later. Pavers sit on compacted base. Drip lines water roots, not walks. See Hardscapes and Irrigation for more detail.

Our Simple Process

Site Visit: Walk the yard, take notes, and talk budget.
Scope & Price: A clear, written plan and timeline.
Prep: Grading, soil work, edges, sleeves for future lines.
Install: Sod, plants, borders, irrigation, and hardscape.
Finish: Clean up, final walkthrough, and care tips.

You get photos, maintenance notes, and a friendly check-in after the first rain.

Local Tips That Help

Water early morning in summer to reduce fungus.
Avoid heavy nitrogen before peak heat.
In sandy areas near Blue Mountain Beach and Seagrove, use drip and mulch that stays put.
After big storms, wait a day before mowing new sod.

Service Areas

Based in Freeport, FL, we serve a 30-mile radius: Destin, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A (Seaside, WaterColor, Rosemary Beach), Bluewater Bay, and DeFuniak Springs. If you are near the line, ask—we often help just outside the radius.

Landscape Design FAQs

Do you offer free on-site estimates?

Yes. We visit, measure, and provide a written scope.

Can you stop pooling water?

Yes. We regrade and add drains matched to your site.

Which turf is best near the coast?

St. Augustine and Zoysia handle heat and salt well.

How fast can you start?

We schedule quickly after approval, based on materials and weather.

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