Challenged with your Landscape Watering?

These days, landscape water conservation 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.

Creative Landscaping Design 101

Landscape Design Basics

Landscape designers spend years learning the science of horticulture, plant selection, and the elements of design. The most important thing to consider when developing your landscaping is to create a functional space that your visitors will love and enjoy . Below are a few design basics from the Pros that can help:

The Secret to a Peaceful Relaxation Garden

Residential Estates, Hospitals, Commercial Campuses and Medical Facilities are incorporating architectural design elements of the relaxation garden to reduce stress by incorporating features of nature in the garden. The natural environment presents stimuli that supports and encourages relaxation and social group activities.

10 Tips for the Landscape Walk Through

Regardless if you are a commercial real estate property manager that owns or manages an office building, residential community , or mixed retail development, a job site walk through with your landscaping company or assigned account manager is essential from time to time, this helps keep the lines of communication open assisting everyone to stay focused on your goals and desires.

Smart Watering Tips For The Month of July

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.

The purpose of this article is to help property and community managers reduce the amount of pet waste in their property. “Controlling dog poop is the number one topic of discussion at community board meetings across the Bay area; dogs don’t pick up after themselves and sometimes their owners don’t either”.

Native-Grass is Low Maintenance and Looks Great!

You might be interested to know that Native grass is an alternative to the traditional grass requiring frequent maintenance with little water once established. Due to some recent scientific meddling with common lawn 'No-Mow Grass is becoming popular in many applications.'

Hiring the Right Commercial- HOA Landscaping Company

Establishing a landscape maintenance program for your commercial property, retail center or HOA landscaping is one of the most important things you can do to keep the aesthetics and overall value of your property manicured. There are a number of factors to keep in mind regarding the maintenance program and the hiring of a professional landscape maintenance contractor to perform your weekly landscaping services.

Water-Saving plant choices are more attractive, healthier and better for Commercial Properties, HOA and Retail Landscaping

There are many plant options available that use little water in commercial, industrial and HOA landscaping. Water savings can be achieved by making some simple changes in plant palate and irrigation methods, this can greatly reduce the water required for an attractive landscape.

Landscape Budgeting

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.