Landscape Management, February 2011
PROJECTPORTFOLIO A SCRAPBOOK OF DESIGN BUILD OVERHAULS 1 PHOTOS COURTESY 1 3 6 MSI DESIGN 4 ALEX SHELVER 5 AUSTIN OUTDOOR 7 JOSHUA METZGER 3 2 H to h v THE MISSION Create the epitome of Tuscan ambiance with Old World charm The landscape of this 65000 sq ft clubhouse situated on a Central Florida hilltop and overlooking the residential community it serves features 300 trees 3500 shrubs 8700 groundcovers 2800 annuals and 71000 sq ft of turf Austin Outdoor based in Bunnell FL dedicated more than 10000 hours to the project To create the feel of a property that has been here for generations the team led by Brian Wester installed mature plant material This was a challenge because the landscape went beyond the perimeter of the building with courtyards and niches at every turn The tight working environment was overcome by precise placement using a 100 ton crane There was one other major obstacle notes Wester who was district manager at the time of installation but has since been promoted to the Southeast regional vice president for Yellowstone Landscape Group Austin Outdoors parent company the strict water restrictions the team faced in light of the sites sandy soil conditions To compensate they used drought tolerant native plants and drip irrigation Austin Outdoor did all the installation work on the 112 million project except for lighting water features hardscapes and parking LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET FEBRUARY 2011 42
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