Ornamental Muhly grasses and green Perennial Peanut greet guests and residents at the main entrance to Babcock Ranch. The low-maintenance plants are placed in large clusters for striking visual impact without the investment in upkeep, setting the tone for the rest of the community.

Well-manicured landscape beds of green Macho ferns, ornamental grasses and live oak trees line the main street into the heart of Babcock Ranch. The property features many thousands of ornamental grasses which are trimmed twice per year, and all mulch beds are kept weed free year-round.

These natural areas are kept tidy yet remain a park-like space for residents and visitors to explore on the property.

Babcock’s Sunset Park is a favorite of residents who visit for exercise or to reconnect with nature. This trailhead leads to a large lake and pet exercise enclosure. Here, ornamental grasses are trimmed once per year and herbicides are sprayed in the line of sight of the trails.

With numerous home plans and builders to choose from, potential homebuyers have a variety of options to build their dream home. No matter what style home they choose, each home’s landscape is required to be 75% native plants, such as the tall ornamental grasses, Yellow Musenda shrubs, Orange and Red Fire bushes, Cabbage palms, Pine trees, Viburnum hedges, and small live oak trees pictured.

Founders Square is the heart of Babcock Ranch. Crews care for the Sylvester Palms, live oak trees, and hedges around the buildings to keep an orderly but tropical appearance that invites shoppers and diners to visit downtown.

Flower pots in Founders Square are filled with different varieties of Coleus flowers, including Alabama Sunsets, Lifelime, Rustic Orange, and Oxblood. These vibrant planters placed throughout the square bump up curb appeal while adding unique pops of color and a natural element to the hardscapes.

Low-maintenance native plants help beautify Babcock Ranch’s downtown area while supporting the commitment to sustainability.

Food truck days in the square, live music in the band shell, and holiday-themed celebrations are just a few of the community events that contribute to the hustle and bustle of Founders Square. And with consistently mowed turf creating an inviting atmosphere, the greenspace is always ready for high foot traffic.

Sun Patients and Goldilocks hanging vines are rotated in the planters a few times per year to keep the area looking fresh and inviting to visitors and potential homeowners looking to take root in Babcock Ranch.

Solar trees blend into the landscape alongside these manicured palms, helping to supply power to the homes and businesses of Babcock Ranch.

Wide walkways and trails encourage visitors to lace up for a walk, run, or bike ride around the community. To ensure safety and accessibility for walkers, porter services are completed daily to clear walkways and paths.

A strict schedule of mowing, edging, trimming, and fertilizing keeps the turf in public areas on Babcock Ranch, such as Founders Square, ready for public events or a picnic lunch under the shade of a tree.

The large planters in Founders Square are rotated three or four times per year, maintaining a visual interest in the space that entices shoppers and diners to patronize the stores and restaurants.

Despite being well-kept, living alongside natural areas also gives residents the opportunity to spot all kinds of native Florida critters, such as alligators, wild boars, and snakes.

Summer storms may blow through the area, but the manicured turf and mulched tree rings prove hardy due to frequent, methodical maintenance.

As evening falls on Founders Square, the landscape illuminates the green space providing additional hours of enjoyment.