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
The drought is such a big problem here throughout the bay area and Northern California, and it’s not going away any time soon. FloraTerra is focused on educating our employees and clients. Water Conservation is an area that we invest a great deal of time and resources, helping to keep our customers apprised of best watering practices, water saving opportunities as well as the latest technology that is available to help conserve where ever possible.
FloraTerra's landscape enhancement design team focuses on creating sustainable landscapes. By choosing compatible low water use plant alternatives, older lawn or ground cover areas are converted to beautiful seasonally flowering drought tolerant, insect and disease resistant shrubs, trees, and ornamental grasses.
As we get closer to the fall months, lawns may need some renovation, replaced or reseeded to help damages caused by the bay area drought conditions.Lawn renovation by means of sodding or seeding is an easy method for bay area landscape maintenance contractors to help put the green back in a stressed brown lawn.
With Bay Area drought conditions, many of today's landscapes are being designed for beauty, energy efficiency and colorful in appearance. They are engineered to lower maintenance costs, conserveresources, and reduce the heat island effect on properties.
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
Commercial landscape maintenance for your homeowners association or commercial property does more than just preserve property value by increasing curb appeal; a beautiful landscape also sets a positive first impression for residents and visitors. Bay Area-area HOAs and Commercial Property owners can successfully hire a professional landscaping service by following a couple of steps:
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
