Our Expert Services
At Dark Moss, we offer a comprehensive range of landscape architecture and arboricultural services tailored to meet your unique needs.
Why Choose Dark Moss
Small Business Certifications
City of Tampa SLBE
Hillsborough County SBE
Pinellas County SBE
City of St. Petersburg SBE
Minority Business Certifications
State of Florida OSD
City of Tampa MBE
Hillsborough County MBE
City of Orlando MBE
FDOT DBE and SBE
FDOT Prequalified:
Group 13.6 and Group 15
Local Experience
In our first six years, we have completed over 900 assignments across over 50 Florida jurisdictions.
Mr. Peterika has been designing in West Central Florida since 2003.
Group 13.6 - Land Planning / Engineering
This type of work involves planning and engineering in support of assessing the impacts that proposed transportation improvements may have on private property. Included in this sub-category are activities involving site analysis for compliance with comprehensive plans, local ordinances, and appraisers’ cost to cure; reviewing and providing engineering opinions of site plans for feasibility and conformance with applicable codes and regulations; assessing the impact to drainage and environment; and preparing site plan and studies which may encompass parking layout, vehicle use areas, and general site consideration in conformance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
Group 15.0 - Landscape Architect
This type of work is defined as the rendering of services in connection with the design and construction of landscape projects. These services include planning; site planning; providing preliminary study designs, drawings, and specifications; landscape architectural supervision; job-site inspection; and administration of construction contracts.
Development Services
Landscape Architecture
Florida Statutes Chapter 481 Section 303 defines the scope of our practice, which includes, but is not limited to: consultation, investigation, research, planning, design, preparation of drawings, specifications, contract documents and reports, responsible construction supervision, or landscape management in connection with the planning and development of land and incidental water areas, the use of Florida-friendly landscaping, the siting of buildings and structures, the setting of grades and contouring of land and water forms, the determination of drainage, and the design of steps and ramps, fountains and pools, fences, screens, dividers and walls, overhead structures, decks, retaining walls, play equipment, benches and planters, drainage structures, lighting, pavement, curbs, and site furnishings.
Our staff includes a Florida licensed Landscape Architect and an APA Certified Planner (AICP).
Landscape and Irrigation Design
Tailored plans integrating aesthetic and functional landscapes with efficient irrigation systems to enhance usability and environmental harmony.
Hardscape Design
Customized plans for durable, functional outdoor features like patios, walkways, and retaining walls, blending practicality with aesthetic appeal.
Natural Resource Permitting
Expert navigation of regulatory processes to secure permits for projects impacting natural resources, ensuring compliance with environmental laws.
Construction Administration
Oversight and coordination during the construction phase to ensure project alignment with design specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
Existing Landscape Inspections and Reporting
Thorough evaluations of current landscapes with detailed reports on their condition, compliance, and recommendations for maintenance or improvement.
Urban Planning
We can navigate complex zoning, planning, and permitting applications.
Consulting Arboriculture
These services are specifically tailored to meet municipal submittal requirements, such as Pasco County LDC Sec. 802.3.B.1.b, City of Tampa LDC Sec. 27-284, and Hillsborough County DRPM Sec. 4.1.6.1.1.D.1.
Our staff includes an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist. All on-staff arborists are ISA Tree Risk Assessment qualified.
We consult throughout Florida.
get more infoTree Inventories and Disposition Plans
Detailed assessments and strategic frameworks to catalog, preserve, remove, or relocate trees during land development projects.
Tree Protection Plans
Customized strategies to safeguard trees from damage during construction and land development, aligning with project requirements and regulatory standards.
Outdoor Advertising Vegetation Management
Specialized maintenance of vegetation to enhance visibility of outdoor advertising while adhering to environmental and regulatory standards.
Arborist Reports for Construction
Professional evaluations detailing tree health, risks, and recommendations to guide construction planning and compliance with local regulations.
Tree Risk Assessment
Comprehensive evaluations to identify potential hazards posed by trees, ensuring safety and informed decision-making for property management.
Grand Tree and Grand Oak Determinations
Expert evaluations to identify and classify protected trees, ensuring compliance with preservation laws and regulations.
Tree Appraisal
Professional valuation of trees to determine their monetary worth based on species, size, condition, and location for insurance, legal, or development purposes.