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 …
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 …
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 …
Don’t get caught cutting down trees without a permit! The City of Jacksonville can enforce penalties for unapproved tree removals. To preserve and enhance the quality of life for Duval County residents, the City has requirements for protecting trees. You may be wondering if you need City of Jacksonville tree removal permits for your project. …
Oh great! Here comes the rain again! Sound familiar? Having wet, poorly draining soils or standing water in your yard and landscapes can test your patience! Many times, this creates a situation where plants don’t survive, the soil gives off bad odors, and nobody wants to use the space! Fortunately, if you plan appropriately, there …
We’ve all seen it. A beautiful oak tree surrounded by a sea of new asphalt parking spaces. A developer has decided to put a new parking lot around the 100-year-old tree. The majestic oak hangs on for a couple more years, until branches finally die and limbs fall. Sadly, the once thriving tree must be …