Full-Service Landscape Design & Installation in Laurel, Sarasota, FL and Surrounding Areas

Creating Outdoor Spaces You Can Enjoy Year-Round

For more than 63 years, Younkman’s Bamboo Gardens has been creating beautiful outdoor spaces for homes and businesses throughout Sarasota, FL and nearby coastal communities. As a family-owned landscaping company founded in 1963, we combine experience, creativity, and hands-on craftsmanship to design and install landscapes that truly fit Florida living.


Whether you are a homeowner looking to refresh your yard, or a commercial property owner wanting to make a strong first impression, our team provides complete landscape design and installation services tailored to your property, style, and goals.

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Complete Landscape Design and Installation Services

We handle the entire process from initial concept through final installation. Our team listens to your vision, evaluates your site conditions, and creates a customized plan that suits your property and lifestyle.


Our services include:

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Full-service landscape design and installation

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Residential landscaping

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Commercial landscaping

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Island and beach-style landscaping designs

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Palm tree selection and installation

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Seasonal floral installations and refreshes

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Natural stone or gravel pathway installations

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Landscaping paver installations (non-interlocking)

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Retaining wall installation

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Drainage planning for proper water flow

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Outdoor landscape lighting installation

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Water features including fountains and decorative waterfalls

Every project is planned carefully so your landscape not only looks beautiful but also functions well in Florida’s climate.

Residential Landscaping Services

Custom Landscape Designs Made for the Way You Live

We create residential landscapes that are warm, inviting, and easy to enjoy. Whether you want a tropical backyard retreat or improved curb appeal, we design custom layouts with palm trees, seasonal color, stone and gravel pathways, retaining walls, accent lighting, and water features. We tailor every design to how you live at home; entertaining, relaxing, or spending time with family.

Commercial Landscaping Services

Creating Outdoor Spaces That Welcome Clients and Guests

A professional landscape helps your business make a strong first impression. We provide full commercial landscape design and installation for offices, medical facilities, resorts, HOAs, retail centers, and more. Services include planting beds, pathways, palm and tropical landscaping, seasonal floral installs, lighting, drainage planning, and water features. Our designs emphasize appearance, safety, durability, and low maintenance for high-traffic areas.

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Island and Beach Landscaping Specialists

Living on the Gulf Coast means outdoor spaces often reflect the coastal lifestyle. We specialize in:


  • Beach-inspired landscaping
  • Tropical and palm-forward designs
  • Sand, shell, stone, and gravel accents
  • Native plants that thrive in heat and salt air
  • Coastal garden layouts


These designs are ideal for vacation homes, waterfront properties, and anyone who wants a relaxed Florida feel in their yard.

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Why Choose Younkman’s Bamboo Gardens?

  • Serving Sarasota since 1963
  • Family-owned and locally operated
  • Work directly with the owner
  • No inflated costs or unnecessary add-ons
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Competitive pricing
  • 15% military discount on design and labor
  • Deep knowledge of Florida plants, soil, and climate


We are proud of the reputation we have built over more than six decades and treat every project as if it were our own property.

Ready to Start Your Landscaping Project?

Whether you are planning a full property transformation or a simple plant refresh, we would love to help bring your vision to life.


Call (941) 915-5352 to schedule your consultation with Younkman’s Bamboo Gardens.