Landscape Maintenance
Approximately 250 acres are mowed on a weekly basis. We are reducing chemical fertilizers, reducing irrigation, and initiating the conversion of high-input St. Augustine grass lawns into healthier, mixed-species turf. Landscape & Natural Resources maintains seven irrigation wells and all distribution systems across campus that provide water to approximately 175 acres of irrigated landscape and sodded areas. A large percentage of these systems are controlled by MAXICOM, a wireless computerized irrigation control system. We have recently converted from use of potable water and well water to treated reclaimed water. No potable water will be used for any irrigation on campus except for sanitary reasons. Click here for more information about LNR Irrigation and the team.
In addition to turf, trees, shrubs, and blooming groundcovers, Landscape & Natural Resources is responsible for maintaining the Reflection Pond at Millican Hall. We also tend the landscape of Partnerships I & II in Research Park, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the Downtown Campuses, and several auxiliary units. LNR oversees the contractors who maintain retention ponds and lakes on campus, as well as a variety of contractors for hardscape improvements.

Standard Operating Procedures
SOP |
Description |
Approval Date |
---|---|---|
LNR SOP-100 | Operating the Push Mower | 3/4/2015 |
LNR SOP 101 | Operating Riding Mowers | 2/9/2015 |
LNR SOP 102 | Operating the Utility Vehicles | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 200 | Operating the Elgin Street Sweeper | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 201 | Operating the Mulch Blower | 3/4/2015 |
LNR SOP 202 | Operating the Utility Tractor | 2/10/2015 |
LNR SOP 300 | Operating the Skid Unit (Water Tank) | 2/12/2015 |
LNR SOP 301 | Tow-Behind Equipment or Trailers | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 400 | Operating the Pool Vacuum | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 401 | Planting Trees | 8/11/2015 |
LNR SOP 402 | Mulching Trees | 2/3/2015 |
LNR SOP 403 | Landscape Installation | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 404 | Business Services – Level 1 – Specialty Area (Landscape Maintenance) | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 405 | Tree Maintenance – Post Planting | 1/05/2016 |
LNR SOP 500 | Operating the Chainsaw | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 501 | Self Propelled Mowers and Blowers | 8/11/2015 |
LNR SOP 502 | Operating the Backpack Blower | 3/11/2015 |
LNR SOP 503 | Operating the Edger | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 504 | Operating the Line Trimmer | 6/16/2015 |
LNR SOP 505 | Operating the Hedge Trimmer | 2/13/2015 |
LNR SOP 600 | Contractor Oversight | 10/15/2015 |
LNR SOP 601 | Pesticides and Herbicides | 2/2/2016 |
LNR SOP 602 | Turf Management | In Development |
LNR SOP 700 | LNR Process for Weeding | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP 701 | Pruning Operations | 8/31/2015 |
LNR SOP-702 | Pruning Roses | 2/17/2017 |
LNR SOP-703 | Pruning Bird of Paradise | 12/17/2015 |
LNR SOP-704 | Pruning Bamboo | 11/3/2017 |
LNR SOP-705 | Pruning Crape Myrtle | 3/6/2017 |
LNR SOP-706 | Pruning Palm Tree | 02/27/2017 |
LNR SOP 800 | Break/Lunch Times and Locations | 10/5/2015 |
LNR SOP 801 | Uniforms | 10/2/2015 |
LNR SOP 802 | AiM | 06/26/2015 |
LNR SOP 900 | Irrigation Inspections | 09/12/2016 |
LNR SOP 901 | Irrigation Head Repair | 09/12/2016 |
LNR SOP 902 | Irrigation Lateral Line Repair | 09/12/2016 |
LNR SOP 903 | Irrigation Mainline Repair 2-3 | 09/12/2016 |
LNR SOP 904 | Irrigation Mainline Repair 4-6 | 09/12/2016 |
LNR SOP 905 | Irrigation Valve Repair | 09/12/2016 |
LNR SOP 906 | Maxicom Irrigation System | 09/12/2016 |