John Madison Landscape

Discovering your Environment’s Hidden Beauty Since 2001

Landscaping to reduce wildfire danger

On average, Florida experiences the second highest number of wildfires in the nation. More and more Floridians are moving to suburbs and outlying areas that are closer to nature than they are to big cities. With this choice in lifestyle also comes some risk. During...

June Landscaping Tips

Summer officially starts this month and so does the Central Florida hurricane season. It seems as though June is a month of waiting – waiting for it to really get hot, waiting to see if we’ll get any hurricanes, waiting for the daily afternoon thunderstorms to...

Using terra cotta for water features

Terra cotta is a beautiful material that is commonly used for flower pots or outdoor decorations. But have you ever thought of using it to make your own outdoor water feature? It’s quickly becoming a favorite among do-it-yourself homeowners because of...

Weed Control

What exactly are weeds? We know them as the pesky things that sprout up unwanted in our gardens. But knowing what exactly they are and why they’re there can be helpful in getting rid of them. Weeds can be described as unwanted plants or ones that are growing out...

The dangers of falling trees

As we enter the summer months, the daily rainfall in Central Florida around 3:00pm is inevitable. Sometimes these summer rainstorms can bring with them high winds, and with that comes the possible danger of toppling trees. In 2010, severe storms caused more than $12...