Trees are an important in many ways, they provide aesthetic value, shade for people, cool down buildings and provide cool shade in hot parking lots. Studies have shown that they can also increase business traffic in shopping centers and boost retention levels in multi-building communities. Please read on for simple steps that will keep your trees thriving for years to come.
Topics: Tree Care
California's drought seems to be dragging on, and it appears that it will be around according with weather predictions. Local news media continue to remind us that lakes, rivers and reservoirs are at peak lows, some are wondering how much longer we have before we are completely out of water. Cities throughout California have restricted watering days to odd or even days.
Topics: Landscape Water Management
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 . FloraTerra Landscape Management is partnering with these bay area water agencies with a keen focus on water conservation and the adaption of Eco-Friendly, drought-resistant planting for landscape water conservation in San Jose and the Greater Bay Area.
Use our list of resources and get money back on your water-saving equipment and drought-tolerant landscaping conversion.Topics: Landscape Water Management
Providing mulch and care for your trees in a drought is important, however less mulch is more in some cases. If you pile mulch around the trunk of your tree causing a buildup, you’ll risk the chance of a long term life span. Root collar excavations can help save your trees.
Topics: Tree Care
It’s one of the most challenging weeds to control in the Bay Area, and requires lots of water to keep green, its invasive and spreads by seed in the summer months reemerging later in fall- winter months; it has been identified as one of the most difficult weeds to manage in a drought, “its name is annual blue grass “Poa annua”.
Topics: Landscape Maintenance
Installing a Dedicated Water Meter Can Save Money
If your water bill is through the roof, it might be worth considering the installation of a dedicated water meters for your landscaping.
Escalating water costs have many Bay area property owners puzzled not realizing there are various ways to reduce landscape watering costs and installing a dedicated water meter can help.
Topics: Landscape Water Management
Young trees in the wild grow strong naturally, without the help of stakes. In the woods, trees grow up in the shelter of taller trees and are not affected by wind. According to the University of Davis, young trees develop strong roots and trunks before they expend energy in growing vertically, and don't need staking. If you've planted a young tree in an open, windy environment, you may need to stake it until its roots are strong enough to anchor it properly.
Topics: Tree Care
Topics: Landscape Water Management
Whether you plant very small trees and nurture them for years or have large trees installed, you are making an emotional and financial investment you want to protect. Trees add shade for your family and provide cooling in the summer, and they greatly increase your curb appeal and add value to your home. How can you best take care of your trees?
Topics: Tree Care
Proper pruning enhances the Natural beauty aesthetics of any apartment community landscaping or commercial office property, while frequent hedge trimming with power equipment not only increases labor costs, but can ruin or greatly reduce its landscape potential. By using improper pruning methods, healthy plants become part of an unattractive crowd.
Topics: Tree Care
