'Autumn Embers' Encore Azaleas in bloom along with winter annual color grace the front entry to the condominiums in early Spring. Meticulously trimmed Dwarf Yaupon hedge frames the Encore Azaleas.

Entry plaza to resident drop off area. Late summer color of Vinca and Angelonia shown along with 'Marguerite' Potato Vine in pots flanking a water wall that must be trimmed weekly.

Foxtail Fern and Ligustrum hedge frame the entry into the rear courtyard lawn.

The majority of the rear courtyard areas that residents walk through is shaded heavily. The irrigation system was upgraded to a Weathermatic Smartlink system to prevent overwatering of the ferns and agapanthus shown along with other shade loving plants. The landscape maintenance contractor is a Weathermatic Platinum Premier Partner.

Foxtail Fern and pots of potato vine frame an entrance leading to the back outdoor gardens of the condominiums. Confederate Jasmine is shown growing on a trellis screening an entrance to an underground parking garage. The trellis requires weekly maintenance.

'Little Gem' Magnolia trees help screen the private pool area from other neighboring residential condominium complexes that fill the Houston skyline in the mid-town area. The maintenance contract requires a plant health care program providing tree fertilization and systemic insecticide to prevent scale on the Magnolias. Systemic or root drench versus foliar applications of fertilizers and insecticides are used throughout the complex to prevent any chemical drift or staining.

Black moonstone pebbles highlight this elegant water feature against a backdrop of shade trees in this garden area. Weekly maintenance includes keeping this water feature clear of any debris.

Eagleston Holly and Foxtail Fern screen the pool area behind the Zoysia lawn. Fully mature 'Little Gem' Magnolias screen the pool from the neighboring housing.

The previously 20' tall Bamboo privacy screen in the background had to be cut back to the ground following a 100-year freeze in mid February, 2021.

Winter color consisting of Yellow Sorbet Viola, Red Telstar Dianthus and Dusty Miller contract well against the black moonstone and water wall in-front of the drop off porte-cochere.

Wizard Mix Coleus shown here is a good choice for summer annual color in the shaded garden areas. The growth regulator, Cutless G is used to keep the Coleus from growing too tall. Frequent pinching is still required to remove seed heads.

All the maintenance work is performed by a crew of four trained to be detail oriented. Look at the care taken to keep separation of the perfectly trimmed Dwarf Yaupon hedge from the Asian Jasmine groundcover and Encore Azaleas. No weeds can be present and the paver drive and parking areas must stay clean and debris free.

Coral Drift Roses are constantly dead-headed to encourage new blooms. The Monkey Grass border is cut back each Spring in mid to late February to re-flush new crisp foliage.

Mulch is applied Spring and Fall if needed. The condition of the mulch is evaluated to determine if more is needed. Just prior to mulching, cultivation of beds are performed and fertilizer and pre-emergent herbicide is added.

Belfiore Condominiums is a high rise building. The garden areas are meant for the residents to not only view but experience by walking around sitting in several spots provided for them. All the plant material must be maintained at a high level to be kept lush and enjoyable.