landscape
Xeriscape is Dead and Florida Friendly Landscaping is the New Mantra of the Greenies for Environmental Protection
by Rick Orr Spring 2012
Dead (literally and figuratively) is the “xeriscape” and in comes the “new” Florida-friendly landscaping. This new way or “redo” of the landscaping philosophy of the Extension Service in Pinellas County seems to be a return to traditional landscaping. So what is the difference between xeriscape and Florida-friendly Landscaping.
Value Engineering: Different Approach to Landscape Design
Summer 2009
Tree and Shrub Complex: Most Economical landscape
Most landscapes are a mixture of design elements – plants and hardscapes – that are providing less than maximum potential. Value engineering the landscape seeks to provide the highest level of use from the areas under cultivation and development. Bottom line: Good looks and a good price requires thoughtful and wise use of plants – sod , shrubs and trees – Value Engineering!
Creating a Path
Summer 2008
Worn PathSt Augustine grass is the least tolerant of traffic. A well worn footpath is easy to make in St Augustine grass with a few trips back and forth between two points. A nervous dog pacing back and forth can create a crisscross network of paths in just a few days. It is a known issue. St Augustine grass does not make a good sports turf - The Bucs play on Bermuda grass - a very tough durable grass.
Service Reminders
Sign up now to have a reminder sent to your email or mobile phone the day before your service day. get started now
Preferred Vendors
Our list of recommended service providers for your home and yard. click here
#1 Reason Lawns Fail - Waterinfo
You may need: Adobe Flash Player.
Lawn Art Gallery
Take a moment to browse the collection of lawn art and perhaps be inspired to with some lawn art ideas for your landscape. view gallery
|
|
|
|
|
Electronic Document Information Service Of University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Science
