When you arrive at a home, ask yourself, does this arrival and entry provide a welcoming experience? Or is the space more of an afterthought and simply to be ignored until you are inside? Landscape architects should employ design techniques to use the front yard, outdoor arrival, and entry space as a way to deliver …
Within a residential back yard site, some typical conditions are seen throughout neighborhoods in the United States. We will present some of these conditions for you to examine your own back yard for challenges and opportunities. For a Landscape Architect, these are the challenges to solve when hired for a back yard design. Three primary …
It’s easy to think the job is done once your new landscape trees are planted in the ground. However, a few more things still need to happen to provide the best chance of a long-lived healthy tree. The best thing you can do is provide some structural pruning or “training” of the young tree to …
As you drive around Jacksonville, or anywhere in the Southeast, you’ve probably seen a pruning tactic known as “crape murder.” This pruning technique cuts a crape myrtle tree down to a height of about 4-5 feet tall. Essentially, you take a chainsaw, cut the tree down, and leave about 4 feet of bare trunk. The …
Here in North Florida and Jacksonville, we are fortunate to have wonderful weather and temperatures during our cool season. Our cool season occurs from October to April. During this season, projects that have landscaping in Jacksonville, FL are able to use a large variety of winter annuals. Most colorful annual plants perform better in cooler …
Besides being ugly, broken or cracked concrete can create an unsafe surface for driving and walking. In addition, damaged concrete creates an opportunity for water to soak below the surface where it damages the base materials and further degrades the concrete surface. If you find yourself with a broken or cracked concrete driveway, refer to …
There are many variables that professional landscape architects consider when developing and drawing site plans. Every project has unique needs and requirements which enable the facility users to successfully use and enjoy the facility. These variables are dependent upon how the facility or project will be used. A residential site plan will consider beauty, comfort, …
When you think of Florida, you picture palm trees, coconuts, sun, sand, and tropical vibes. However, if you’ve ever visited North Florida in the winter, the vibe can be the complete opposite. Jacksonville, in Zone 9a, can see temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit during the coldest months! Those temperatures will kill most tropical …
Having shade can be a wonderful benefit in your outdoor spaces. It helps lower the temperature during the heat of the summer, protects hardscapes and site elements from harmful UV rays, lowers the heat island effect of your neighborhood, and can provide a great place to relax. However, too much of a good thing can …
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious? Let us help you create a backyard bird habitat. You will be surprised how much peace and tranquility can be found with just 10 minutes of birding. We encourage you to start your birding journey. Depending upon your budget and interest level, it may be as simple as a …