It can be a challenge to maintain a landscape, and it can be an even bigger challenge to do it sustainably. That’s why we’ve put together a simple check-list based on the University of Florida’s “Florida Friendly Landscaping” (FFL) criteria. FFL has 9 essential categories for sustainable monthly landscaping: Right plant, right place Water efficiency...
Under the heat of the Florida sun, many plants can live long, healthy lives–that is, if you take care of them. Mulching is a big part of landscaping maintenance in the Floridian heat, retaining moisture, regulating temperatures, and providing shade. Here’s why mulch is essential to a successful landscape, and how to tell when yours...
If you love the idea of perfecting your business’ landscape, but hate the idea of overspending, you need to know about irrigation audits. Made to improve efficiency, irrigation audits consist of evaluating the landscape’s irrigation system to discover leaks or other weaknesses that may be wasting water, costing your business more money. So, what are...
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially on its way, and in the wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Debby, here’s what you can do to prepare your landscape and ensure minimal damage during severe weather. READ MORE: How to Care for Your Landscape: Before and After the Storm Preparing Your Landscape for the...
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson to promote awareness of environmental issues nationwide. Around 20 million Americans participated on that day, prompting President Richard Nixon to create the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) later that year. Earth Day also played a major role in prompting the Clean...
If you want to boost the look of your property, but don’t have the time or resources to keep up with daily maintenance, you may want to consider xeriscaping as a landscaping option. Used mainly in dry climates such as California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, xeriscaping is a marvelous technique for Floridians, too,...
For any home or business, curb appeal is an important element, not only for the value of the property, but for the well-being of its occupants. Here are some easy, yet unique “do-it-yourself” options to boost that connection between your landscape and the rest of the world. READ MORE: The Benefits of Native Plants...
The beginning of March marks a new season in the gardening world. Now is the time to be thinking about what crops need planting, fertilizing, and pruning. That’s why Ocean View has compiled a must-have list of what you need to continue growing a successful garden or landscape in 2025. READ MORE: The Benefits...
Along with the growth of society comes the growth of construction and the use of industrialized spaces. As parking lots become more in number and larger in size, it might be time to rethink the relationship between the urban and natural landscape. For instance, brainstorming how the two might coexist. We’ve put together some practical...
One of the most crucial, yet overlooked, aspects of landscape design is the concept of “hardscaping”, otherwise known as the non-living factors of a landscape. This includes pathways, patios, decks, walls, and more. Hardscaping provides the structure and stability needed to organize the living elements of the design, such as trees, grass, and other plants....
