Poa is one of the most challenging weeds to control in commercial landscaping, 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
The plantings around your condominium and hoa landscaping can make a big difference in many ways. Having the right plants to tolerate the cold weather is part of the equation for great foundation plants but plant material that is interfering with window views, walk way and crowding out the others is another factor to consider. Planting the right combination of foliage and plants will ultimately impact your landscaping design one way or the other. The real challenge for most commercial properties is deciding on the right balance of plants that can tolerate the cold and fit into your design.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Landscaping
During the warmer months, the bulk of hoa landscaping watering costs are used for lawn. Regardless of whom pays for your water, work with your commercial landscaping company to reduce water costs while keeping your property beautiful and green. Taking action on some of the following topics can offer high-value returns while helping you make intelligent decisions on your water use.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, commercial landscape design
Commercial tree pruning care can help save you time and money because its healthier for your trees and corporate landscaping.
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.
Low Maintenance drought resistant and appealing to the eye. What property manager or owner wouldn’t want to get those qualities out of their commercial landscaping service — at the same time? One way to achieve your goal is through the appropriate design and use of drought resistant landscaping.
Today, drought tolerant grasses are gaining popularity and demand for their low maintenance qualities, including their low water use and pest free benefits. Available in multiple colors, textures and sizes, they are also appealing for corporate and apartment landscaping. When used appropriately, your commercial landscape maintenance will benefit from the year around interest provided, can be used as accents or ground cover, and can even in raised decorative containers.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care
The irrigation association named July Smart Irrigation Month to provide tips about smart irrigation practices and new technology and we are extending this idea through September. Learn what you can do in September- and throughout the year- to operate your irrigation system at peak efficiency.
Sure, the drought has been dragging on for about four years now! With average temperatures in the high 90's, and water allocations of only two days per week and heat radiating off of concrete and hardscape, the drought is taking its toll on commercial office landscaping. But fearing the drought is no reason to let your commercial landscaping turn brown. You can still have your cake and eat it to.
With landscape managementdon’t need to spend more money on your prominent entryways. We’re talking about the difficult challenging areas in your landscape, like heavy foot traffic areas in parking lot islands and drought stricken areas that are hard to water.
One of most powerful tools in any property is water conservation and utility expense management plan is an irrigation system equipped with a master valve and flow meter.
The latest advancement in smart watering technology is being reached by better management of water flow through systems retrofitted with master valves and flow meters. Older systems that were not installed with these features are wasteful during unexpected water flow events.
Topics: Landscape Water Management
Arid weather and soil conditions can significantly impact the life span of your valuable landscape assets. Because trees are difficult and expensive to replace, your trees need to be regularly monitored during and after periods of dry and hot weather.
Topics: Landscape Maintenance, Water Management
