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Horticulturist looks to the past as he helps create the landscape looks of the future

April 21, 2024
Read this Texas Connect story featuring our experts in landscape design and horticulture.

Horticulturist looks to the past as he helps create the landscape looks of the future

April 21, 2024
Read this Texas Connect story featuring our experts in landscape design and horticulture.

Experts in Action: Landscape Supervisor Justin Hayes & an Urban Eco-Oasis

May 23, 2023
To enjoy wildflowers and pollinators, one might think taking a trip to the Hill Country is necessary, but there are a number of beautiful spots right here on UT's campus, including an award-winning eight acres of sustainable landscape in the middle of the Dell Health District. This space is maintained by six Landscape Services staff along with Dell Medical School Landscape Supervisor Justin Hayes. Hayes recently authored a piece titled An Eco-Oasis in the Heart of a City for Turf Magazine about this gem, a gold standard of sustainability, on the south edge of campus. Read the full story.

30 Native Plants for Texas by Region

May 22, 2023
Read this LawnStarter blog clip about environmental impacts on Texas landscaping featuring the expertise of Landscape Supervisor Justin Hayes. This is part of the 30 Native Plants for Texas by Region article by Jordan Ardoin.

Stories of stories: Four giants of the Forty Acres

March 23, 2023
Read this Daily Texan story about four notable trees on the 40 Acres.

Post-Storm Tree Care Advice from UT Arborists

Feb. 10, 2023
It’s not too often that trees in Austin, Texas withstand a layer of ice. For input on taking care of trees following the February 2023 winter storm, read the this valuable advice from Manager of Landscape Services Jim Carse and his team of arborists.  
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Crews work around the clock to clear downed trees in Austin

Feb. 6, 2023
Watch this SPECTRUM News 1 story about UT crews work around the clock to clear downed trees in Austin.

Landscape supervisor’s compost tea helps campus grow

Jan. 15, 2020
Justin Hayes helped achieve SITES gold certification — a sustainability initiative for landscape architects — for the Dell Medical District in November 2017 by implementing a compost program, using organic and native plants, avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and conserving water.

VAWS - Beyond the Bleachers: Supporting Texas Football’s Home Games

Sept. 20, 2019
Read this Values at Work Series story about the complex teamwork and support that goes into a Texas Football Gameday.