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Here at John Madison Landscape, one of the most common questions our customers ask is how to make their yard more kid-friendly. Having an outdoor area that is an enjoyable place for children to be able to run around and let their imagination flow is an important goal...
On Tuesday, July 10th, John Madison, the founder and active President of John Madison Landscape, was installed as Action Chapter President of the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association for 2012-2013, also known as FNGLA. He replaces Doug Reichwein of...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 start,...
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...