Oviedo sits near two important ecological features that shape the local landscape environment. Lake Jesup, one of the largest lakes in Florida, lies to the north. The Little Econ River and its associated floodplain run through the community, creating the network of conservation areas that make Oviedo one of the greenest suburban environments in the region.
Hurricane Ian’s impact on Oviedo in 2022 demonstrated how vulnerable low-lying areas near these water bodies can be when stormwater management is not properly designed. Landscapes that incorporate native plantings, proper grading, and permeable hardscaping contribute to stormwater management at the property scale, which matters especially in a community with this much water nearby.
The UCF campus and the Central Florida Research Park draw a lot of younger, environmentally conscious homeowners to Oviedo. We’ve noticed that Oviedo clients ask specifically about plant origins, pesticide use, and the ecological function of what we’re installing. We love those conversations. Those are exactly the right questions.
