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A Bright Solution For Better Planting Beds

A University of Florida resarcher says, though seldomly used in Florida, solarization might be the perfect fit for some growers here in the Sunshine State.

Year-Round Water Conservation For South Florida

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board has approved year-round water conservation measures that place permanent limits on landscape irrigation throughout the district.

Landscapes Get Green Ratings

As of late last week, open-air spaces will have their own environmental rating system.

Naples Botanical Garden Ready For Grand Opening

After much hard work and input from notable landscape architects and designers, the long-anticipated grand opening of the Naples Botanical Garden is set for Saturday. The $36-million first phase transformation is ready with more enhancements still to come.

Organic Landscaping At Center Of New Conference

Evolving to meet the growing demand of today's stricter environmental standards is not an easy chore for landscape professionals. There is an upcoming industry event that has program content specifically geared to address issues surrounding this topic.

Orlando Seeking To Save On Landscaping

The City of Orlando is known as “The City Beautiful.” Thanks to nice landscaping, the slogan is an accurate description. Budget cuts, however, are forcing city officials to find ways to curb costs, and adjustments are being made to the landscaping in order to save in the long run.

Ship Comes In For Some South Florida Nurseries

Royal Caribbean Cruises is sinking $1.5 billion in Oasis of the Seas, its 5,400-passenger cruise ship. In the middle of the ship will sit Central Park, an open-air greenspace the size of a football field. A couple of South Florida nurseries are on board to help deck out the massive cruise ship.

New Name For Southeast Greenhouse Conference

Don’t look for the Southeast Greenhouse Conference on your 2010 calendar. You won’t find it -- well, at least not by that name.