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An Urban Food Forest

Posted on August 19, 2022

Jeff Hansen, our Landscape designer, doesn't talk much. He's too busy listening to our clients and making their dreams come true. Hansen transformed Rosenthal's vision for their backyard into a food forest reality. The design contains fruits like citrus, peaches, and tomatoes along with eggplant, squash, and several different kinds of hot peppers. This is not a complete list by any means. Hansen wove in features for the family like a firepit with sitting wall. For the kids, there are two swing sets and play areas. This is all nestled into with large beautiful rocks and greenery. There is a lot here but it's tucked neatly behind the Rosenthal home in a beautiful but densely populated subdivision in Gainesville, Florida. ...

Let the summer fun begin!

Posted on May 13, 2015

in Before And After, Hardscape, Lighting, Plants

by Lily Wilde

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After years of dreaming, one Gainesville homeowner finally has an elegant outdoor space to entertain friends and family. Turning her dream into a reality, our crew installed a paver patio, a few plantings and strategically placed lighting. We'll walk you through the process of turning an average yard into a functional, sophisticated outdoor room! As usual, it starts with a yard: Before the pavers can be laid, the ground is prepared by removing roots and other organic materials that can decompose later and leave a void beneath the stones. Licensed professionals remove trees from the area while our crew remove old bushes and prepare the site for the work to begin. The soil is compacted then aggregate is laid and compacted to ensure a solid foundation. Weeks before installation, our designer works closely with the homeowner to choose hardscape elements (stone)...

Maximizing Space

Posted on February 26, 2015

in Before And After, Hardscape, Lighting, Plants

by Lily Wilde

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Having a small yard can be a challenge for homeowners who love spending time outdoors. This petite yard has been transformed into a charming and purposeful retreat with areas for entertaining, gardening, and quiet reflection. ...

Watering Sense

Posted on February 26, 2015

in Plants, Uncategorized

by Lily Wilde

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Thinking about a spring vegetable garden? With sensible planning and the addition of drip irrigation, your garden can be successful year-round in North Central Florida. Drip irrigation is easy to install and lasts for years. Also called trickle irrigation, this watering technique allows for the slow saturation of garden soil around your plants which aids in eliminating evaporation and runoff common with overhead watering. Installing a variety of emitters can be helpful to control the amount of water each plant receives, keeping all your vegetables healthy and productive....