Succulents are ideal for the drought conditions in Urban and Corporate settings. For most corporate and bay area properties, 50% of outdoor watering is used for landscape maintenance and using drought tolerant plants in its place can save up to 50% or more. Succulents were originally introduced into the bay area for their drought tolerant characteristics and there low maintenance advantages.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Water Management
Commercial landscaping is more than just mowing lawns, and it requires some upfront landscape planning to get it done right and on time. Their are various techniques that can be employed in order to reduce soil compaction caused by foot traffic and commercial lawn care equipment. However, sometimes the smaller less expensive methods bring about the most value for your lawn improvements.
Read on for our commercial lawn maintenance tips..
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Landscaping
Everyone knows that its cool in the shade and trees can reduce energy costs if placed correctly. It’s popular to plant evergreen trees on the Northward facing walls of a building.
Plants and Vines located next to a hot south or west side wall can help insulate a building from the hot temperatures of the sun in the summer and winter months. Planting shrub and tree barriers can also direct cool wind from entering buildings by reducing cold drafts at entry points.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care
Budgeting for Your Commercial Landscaping Service
The budgeting process, whether during the initial development phase or during on-going operations, should start early enough to collect all the necessary information.
Preparation of your initial landscape operating budget should be done carefully, as should preparation of all annual budgets. Realistic income and expense expectations should be used to prepare the operating budget.
Many Bay Area water providers are offering money saving rebate programs for the removal of water thirsty lawn areas for hoa, shopping centers and corporate landscaping and converting these spaces to water efficient green spaces and/or using smart irrigation technology . Our San Jose Landscaping Company has partnered with these water agencies with a keen focus on water conservation and the adaption of Eco-Friendly, drought-resistant planting for water conservation.
Use our list of resources and get money back on your water-saving equipment and drought-tolerant landscaping conversion.Topics: Landscape Water Management
These days, water conservation is a big deal for many Silicon Valley property owners and managers – particularly in many cities in the Bay Area where water restrictions and the cost of water will continue to escalate.
Topics: Water Management, irrigation management
The irrigation association named July Smart Irrigation Month to provide tips about smart irrigation practices and new technology. Learn what you can do in July- and throughout the year- to operate your irrigation system at peak efficiency.
Challenged with your Commercial Landscape Maintenance and Watering?
These days, commercial landscape maintenance and water conservation go hand in hand and is a major concern for many property owners and managers – particularly in many cities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area where water restrictions and the cost of water will continue to escalate. Some water districts and agencies are imposing stiff penalties for home owners associations, apartments and large scale commercial properties that are in noncompliance. Our efforts are focused in the area of water conservation including the use of smart irrigation technology including smart irrigation controllers and modern watering systems.
Topics: Landscape Water Management
Lawns typically use most of the water in commercial landscape maintenance. That simply means that this is vast opportunity and potential to reduce your outdoor water use. A 1000 Square foot lawn uses 35,000 gallons of water per year.
Managing your hoa landscaping is essential during the drought.
