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Landscaping on or near Septic Drain Fields
Whitney C. Elmore, William J. Lester, Jim Moll, Andrea Albertin, andMary G. Lusk
The purpose of this publication is to provide landscape management guidance for septic system drain fields. Information presented here will be useful for homeowners, landscape management professionals, and Extension agents who work in horticulture, natural resources, agriculture, and family services.
Landscape Design: Ten Important Things to Consider
Gail Hansen
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Landscape Design with Edibles
Gail Hansen
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Although design basics for edible ornamental landscapes are essentially the same as strictly ornamental landscapes, a few details ensure the success of the edible landscape. Gardens with plants that change considerably with the seasons rely more on an organized yet interesting layout, appealing support structures, functional pathways, and colorful containers and planters to provide interest and beauty when the plants are not taking center stage. There are twelve important ideas to consider when creating a successful edible ornamental garden.
Landscape Design: Arranging Plants in the Landscape
Gail Hansen
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Landscape Design: Putting Your Yard on Paper—Site Measurements and Base Maps
Erin E. Alvarez, Gail Hansen, andErin E. Alvarez
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Landscape Design: Aesthetic Characteristics of Plants
Erin E. Alvarez, Gail Hansen, andErin E. Alvarez
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Landscape Design: Finding Inspiration for a Design Theme
Erin E. Alvarez, Gail Hansen, andErin E. Alvarez
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
This article suggests types of design themes, sources of inspiration, and how to incorporate a theme into a landscape design. Includes references.
Landscape Design: Drawing a Planting Plan
Gail Hansen
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Basic Principles of Landscape Design
Gail Hansen
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Color in the Landscape: Finding Inspiration for a Color Theme
Erin E. Alvarez, Gail Hansen, andErin E. Alvarez
Other Contacts: Keighly Graves
Concepts for Sustainable Landscape Mosaics
Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, andSandra B. Wilson
This new 9-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is for Florida homeowners, residential and commercial property managers, and landscape architects interested in creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes and to help individuals choose the right plant for the right place. Written by Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, and Sandra Wilson.
Urban Design for a Wind-Resistant Urban Forest
Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, Traci Partin, Allyson Salisbury, Richard Hauer, Ryan Klein, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, andAlyssa Vinson
This publication describes how to adjust existing design situations where roots are in conflict with the landscape, how to design new situations where space is limited, sustainable parking lot design, and tree selection.