John Madison Landscape

Discovering your Environment’s Hidden Beauty Since 2001

Pops of color in your summer landscape

In addition to adding plants to your yard or garden that will hold up through the summer months, there is also an interest in adding colorful flowers and plants that will make your lawn “pop.” A touch of color can go a long way in your yard without spending a ton of...

July Landscaping Tips

With the consecutive days of rain Debby poured on us, your yard might still be showing some signs of distress. Any summertime in Central Florida is always going to be full of thunderstorms, heat, and humidity, so any tips that will help your distressed plants survive...

Risks of “topping” trees

Tree topping is when the branches of a tree are cut off into stubs or lateral branches that are not able to hold the remaining branch. Most people do this because they think it is the best way to reduce the height of a tree. However, it actually does more damage to...

Sensory Gardens

A sensory garden is a garden or a piece of land that is dedicated specifically to the purpose of visitors enjoying it with all their five senses. It can include water features that make noise and you can dip your hands in, sculptures, scented and/or edible plants, and...

Windbreaks

Windbreaks refer to a linear planting of trees or shrubs that are placed in such a way that they are designed to provide shelter from the wind and protect soil from erosion. They are mostly used in farms or fields in order to protect crops and livestock. However, when...