Here are some simple tips from John Madison Landscape to prepare your yard for next year's beautiful landscape: You won't have to water your lawn much once it is dormant (has turned brown), but do water if the soil is powder dry. Apply preemergent herbicides to...
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Activities to do Outdoors
Now that Central Florida is finally beginning to see signs of autumn, many people are excited about the beautiful weather that is upon us. It's the perfect temperature to do outdoorsy things, and if you are running out of ideas, or don't want to spend an arm and a...
October Landscaping Tips
Landscaping in October can be both fun and challenging. It's the time of year when the weather is starting to change and your plants and yard have to get ready for winter. There are a lot of things that should be done around this time of year to ensure that your yard...
Landscaping for the Fall
Did the first day of fall come and go without you even noticing? Perhaps it has something to do with Central Florida's 90 degree temperatures through the end of September. Even so, the weather for boots and scarves (yes, even in Florida) is just around the corner! Is...
Pet-friendly Landscaping
One of the most common questions we get asked here at John Madison Landscape is, "How can I have a yard that is safe for my dogs and my children?" Very simple actually! Just because you have pets doesn't mean you have to compromise having a beautiful yard. Here are...
September Landscaping Tips
In most parts of the country, September marks the beginning of fall. In Central Florida, it marks yet another month of heat! Here are what we at John Madison Landscape recommend you can do to help keep your yard thriving through one more month of the Florida sun....
Landscaping in a hurricane
With all the talk this week about Hurricane Irene and whether or not it will affect Central Florida, we here at John Madison Landscape thought it would be a good time to share with you some advice on how to prepare your yard for a hurricane. Obviously protecting, you,...
Landscaping and the rain
With all the rain Central Florida has been getting this past week, we at John Madison Landscape thought this would be a great time to give our lovely customers and JML family some helpful tips for landscaping in and with the rain. Heavy rains can actually be a great...
August Gardening Tips
It’s the middle of the summer. It’s hot. It’s humid. Your yard is… wilting? Struggling? Don’t get frustrated. John Madison Landscape is here to help you know just what you should be doing during one of Florida’s hottest months… If you are an owner of Zoysia grass,...