Channel Title: Designers Landscape Channel Description: 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! Soon after obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture, he began his career at Walt Disney World, where he worked and sharpened his landscaping skills until returning to his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida to start his own landscape design business. From there Gary began his television show "The Designers Landscape" which was shown on HGTV as well as PBS stations, and syndicated around the world. Gary brings many landscaping and gardening tips and ideas to YouTube via his channel <video> Lunsford Residence Description: In this full episode Gary tackles a huge front yard with a side court yard, on this new construction site. The new homeowners have asked for the whole gamut, from pavers and palm trees to plants, sod and an irrigation system. </video> <video> What is the best type of lights to use in Landscaping, Solar vs Low Voltage Description: </video> <video> Plants that do well in a Shady Part of the Lawn Description: </video> <video> Hetz Residence pt 2 Description: In this full episode, Gary continues the makeover of this ranch-style home set in a rural area. After almost a year, he returns to take on the task of designing a back yard paver patio with a fireplace and a complete outdoor kitchen. </video> <video> Gold Lantana & Paver Sealer Description: Gary discusses techniques for adding an oil-based sealer to a paver project in order to protect an enhance colors. He begins by trimming the overgrowth of Gold Lantana. </video> <video> Hetz Residence Pavers, Plants & Palm Trees Description: In this episode, Gary takes on the challenge of a total makeover on all sides of huge ranch-style home. The homeowner had requested a more intimate and inviting landscape layout as opposed to the current harsh "rural" look. Gary accomplished this with Pavers, Plants, Palm trees and more! </video> <video> Low Voltage Lighting Description: Gary describes the best type of lighting for any landscape design and some tips on installation. </video> <video> The Benefits of Mulch Description: Gary describes the 3 basic benefits of adding mulch to your yard landscape design. </video> <video> Half Plan Landscape Design Description: Gary demonstrates the simplicity of developing a "Half-Plan" for landscape design. </video> <video> How to layout a Front Yard Flower Bed-Designers Landscape Description: </video> <video> Staining Concrete Description: Gary demonstrates the proper way to stain (paint) a concrete driveway and explains the reasons for doing so. </video> <video> Bagnoli Residence Description: In this full episode Gary has already accomplished a full front yard softscape makeover including removal of old landscaping cluttered close to the residence front wall and replaced with a typical Designer's Landscape of curves extending out into the yard and filled with contrasting colorful plants. Now comes the owner who has requested a complete paver hardscape of the driveway and sidewalk to further enhance the curbside appeal of their home. </video> <video> Kensington retainer wall Description: In this brand new, full episode, Gary takes on the challenge of a backyard that is completely unusable by the homeowners because it is basically a berm/sound barrier for the heavy traffic on a very busy road. Gary's solution is to build a retainer wall that will give the homeowner a beautiful area for family gatherings and yet still support the berm/sound barrier for it's original intent. No plants in this episode.....only hardscape! </video> <video> Problem - Planting Too Deep Description: In this "Tips From Gary" clip, Gary talks about the proper depth to plant Coontie Palms and all plants in general and the fact that even professional plant nurseries don't always get it right. </video> <video> Using Pavers in Walkways and Patios-The Designers Landscape Description: http://DesignersLandscapeTV.com On this episode, Gary installs a paver patio, some paver walkways connecting areas of the landscape, some trees and some landscape lighting to set everything off in a stunning finished product. </video>

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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!
Soon after obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture, he began his career at Walt Disney World, where he worked and sharpened his landscaping skills until returning to his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida to start his own landscape design business.
From there Gary began his television show "The Designers Landscape" which was shown on HGTV as well as PBS stations, and syndicated around the world.
Gary brings many landscaping and gardening tips and ideas to YouTube via his channel

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