Discovering your Environment’s Hidden Beauty Since 2001
Do you ever have trouble envisioning what something will look like from just a set of blueprints? At John Madison Landscape, we are here to help! Not everyone is able to visualize what their landscape will look like from just a sheet of paper. We want you to share in...
As a follow up to a previous blog entry, where we discussed how important it is to know your home’s orientation to better understand where the sun and shade is in your yard, it is also important to discuss a plant’s light requirements. You've probably gone to your...
Over the last couple of weeks, as the rainy season began in Central Florida, we got several calls a week from people who have moderate to severe drainage issues. Improper or insufficient drainage on your property can mean big and expensive improvements over the years...
It’s the summer time. The weather is heating up, the kids are getting out of school, and you are probably planning some outdoor landscaping projects like getting new outdoor stone tables to make your patio look better. Whether you are considering installing some shade...
Did you know that your home’s landscape can have more than just aesthetic value? One of the most surprising functions of a landscape is its ability to make your home safer or a target for crime. The way your home’s landscape is designed can both invite and deter...
Out of the approximately 1,000,000 animals that scientists have discovered and classified, about 800,000 are insects! The good news is that only about .5% of them are harmful to your landscape. The even better news is that some of those harmful pests can be managed...
What is fertilizer? The broad definition of fertilizer is anything that is added to the soil, organic or inorganic, that increases the amount of nutrients in the soil. Organic fertilizer is any naturally occurring product, like decomposing leaves or animal matter....
Why Use Mulch? We use mulch for several reasons. Firstly, it keeps your garden looking neat and clean and can help reduce the amount of weeds. It also helps keep your soil moist, acting as a barrier between the soil and the sun. This can help reduce the number of...
Well, it appears that in Central Florida our winter is coming to an end. The time between the end of winter and early spring is an important transitional period for your plants. You may think that the word ‘transitional’ means that your plants might not be at their...