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As a graduate horticulturist with years of experience, Gary Alan’s quality work has brought outstanding recognition in the field of horticulture. When considering a path at the beginning of his career Gary knew that his desire to work outdoors would narrow his career choices. He learned that the University of Florida had a program offering a Major in Ornamental Horticulture. With that, his goal was set!
In 1979, just one term before graduating, Walt Disney World recruited some students to their Tree Farm Nursery in preparation of the EPCOT project soon to begin. Gary was selected to be part of this team.
After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture, it was back to Disney World to begin his career.
After several years of valuable experience at Disney World, Gary realized that his true desire was to practice the design aspect of landscaping.
Soon after returning to his home town of Jacksonville, Florida, he started a design company which grew to encompass installation, irrigation and maintenance. He began filming his projects and caught the eye of the then beginning Home and Garden TV network, and with that “The Designers Landscape” show was born. At it’s peak, it was seen on HGTV and PBS stations around the US and in syndication around the world.
Gary continues to run his landscaping business in Jacksonville, as well as filming new episodes of shows for distribution here on the web! He welcomes your comments and tries to answer as many questions as possible.
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This is glorious, I have been researching "home landscape pictures" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across – Giyily Landscaping Yatty – (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.
Cheers for this, I been tryin to find out about "pictures of house landscapes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of – Giyily Landscaping Yatty – (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.
What an amazing lesson! Regarding irrigation, will the existing lawn sprinklers suffice, or did you need to plumb in more water?
Very nice. Do you support customers back here … Ottawa, Canada?
Why am I suddenly wearing parachute pants?
Thank you for the knowledge and confidence!
Nice video for the 1990s show. BUT VERY OUTDATED landscaping techniques as of 2020. Why?
1. Gary offers landscaping at the lowest areas of the plot, where mulch and exposed soil will be washed by a rainfall. NOT A GOOD ADVISE.
2. Large open areas between plants/shrubs = weeding nighmare. Unless one uses a ground cover. Pls try to avoid using chemicals.
3. Not sure that the choice of plants is the best. I did not see an offer of NATIVE PLANTS. Many exotic plants = high water usage.
4. Landscaping fabric does not prevent weed. Soil will accumulate on top of it over time. Mulch will turn into a top soil. Use cardboard instead. It will decompose and become a natural topsoil.
5. These days one can save water by using smart irrigation systems (rain sensors, sprayer springler heads). But the best solution would be a rainwater and drip irrigation. _ native plants.
Overall I DO NOT RECOMMEND USING ADVISES FROM THIS VIDEO as they are very outdated.
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Coming from a high voltage lineman, those shrubs should be at least 3 feet away from that green transformer on the right side of that property. When electrical cable or the transformer goes down , there is nothing worse than an anal homeowner complaining about the destruction of their "precious" vegetation. Food food thought…
We have a small front which had 8 knockout rose bushes which had been let go by prev owners(they got sick). So I have removed them and now trying to figure out a low maintenance plant for the front. We live in ZIP code 27253 (NC) .. SUGGESTIONS please
Invest in a $25 spray gun and give it to your neighbor for their landscaping project. Love it!
Where is your aim base you work from? I live in Pleasanton tx
All those beds are going to fill in with weeds. And new mulch needs to be added every year. Lots of maintenance
Insecticide? Lost me… I want bees.
The power company is going to destroy the bushes covering up the transformer. You need 10ft clearance in front of it.
It must be awful to have your budget limited to only 30 grand!
It’s like He just gave me a set of new eyes, so I could see things I couldn’t see before.
Love this. Thank you so much. 🙂
Thanx)) very cool))!!!
Gary, not sure you know or not but Nandina has berries that are toxic and will kill the birds that eat them. Please stop using them in your landscape. Thank you.
I don’t like being negative when it comes to others landscape work but i know for a fact it was less expensive before
It looks good but the homeowner will most likely hire someone to mulch trim prune and clean up the garden beds probably twice a year and for the lawn if they hire someone they’ll have more edging to do with the weed eater
The curves make it easier on the eye, greetings from the U.K.
I have been watching your videos for many years even though I live in Canada Zone 4/5 so can't use the same plants you use but have got some great basic ideas from you. I just love the curves but have to work out how to cut the grass in front of the beds to be sure the mower will go around them. Have you made any new videos with any up to date trends, and do you ever go further north and do some projects so we can get some ideas for your northern neighbours? I am planning on redoing my front beds and am going to try your technics with the circular bedding plant system. I will be using my hostas in the beds quite a bit as we have shade to the building even in summer here the way my home faces.
I really like has Gary does curves & in stead of stright lines & boxy flower beds. i donot do box or stright lines only if iam used it as screening eyesores. Nothing.in nature grows in stright lines .
I used to watch all his shows on HGTV all the time. He inspired me enough to ho ahead and design my front and back yards. They came out really nice. Many people compliment us when they walk by. I'm really happy I found Gary on YouTube.
Not sure about that crepe myrtle so close to the walk and entrance. Maybe a designer bush or tree.
Great videos!
Where are you located?
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Loved your video! This is exactly what I’m been looking for years. You have given me so many ideas and confidence to work on my yard.
Love your videos!!
How in the world does he keep his socks and tennis shoes 👟 so white?
This video from the 90’s?