What are you doing to reduce water consumption on your property? In the bay area, although we have received some sporadic rainfall, this winter has been relatively dry. From reduced snowpack in the Sierra’s to low water reserves in lakes and reservoirs, in California, the lack of rainfall is a concerning matter, especially for Bay area water supplies. The California’s Department of Water Resources is urging businesses and residences state wide to reduce water use by 20 percent and have communicated that despite the fact that we have reduced our water footprint by 20%, the cost of water will continue to rise. Here are some ways you can help to conserve water usage in and around your commercial property.
5 Secrets of Water Management in Commercial Landscaping
Posted by Sabrina Ayala on Dec 4, 2015 9:00:00 AM
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping
7 Commercial Landscaping Trends For Office Patios
Posted by Elizabeth Mendoza on Nov 23, 2015 8:30:00 AM
Most people like to sit outside when there’s favorable weather outside. And now that we are into fall starting to make its way to the San Jose area, occupants and employees are going to want to get out and explore the feeling of fall and winter.
You can provide the optimum outdoor space to for outdoor relaxation in your commercial office landscaping. Not only will it help them relax and enjoy their time outdoors, it will also keep visitors and tenants onsite, but the patio can also become a social gathering space for business meetings and create a more appealing property setting.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping
There are many options available to reduce the exterior water use in commercial, industrial and institutional landscapes. 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.
There are many plant choices that use surprisingly little water. There are also several irrigation equipment upgrades that can increase your irrigation system’s efficiency which can result in saving water and ultimately saving money.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Landscaping, irrigation management
Commercial Landscaping in the next 50 Years
Posted by Gene Ebertowski, President on Oct 14, 2015 8:00:00 AM
5 TOP Corporate and Commercial Landscaping Tips
A lot can change in the commercial landscape over the next 50 years, such as availability of water, environmental-global climate change, the economy and the list goes on without saying that proper maintenance is the key to a long life span. Read on for our top 5 Landscape Maintenance Tips that can extend the life of your landscape into the next 5 decades.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping
There are a number of ways to reduce the amount of time spent on commercial and industrial landscape maintenance. There are also a variety of ways to reduce these costs. However, sometimes it requires some upfront investment of time and/or money to renovate a landscape in order to reduce the amount of maintenance. Below are a few ideas and suggestions.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Landscaping, Water Management
Condominium HOA Landscaping Trends You May Have Missed :>)
Posted by Elizabeth Mendoza on Oct 2, 2015 8:30:00 AM
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
The right plantings around your properties building perimeter can make a big difference in many ways. Having the right plants that can ultimately tolerate the drought is part of the equation for great water conservation but plant material that could potentially take the place of your water thirsty lawn areas. Planting the right combination of foliage and plants will ultimately impact your water costs and maintenance in one way or the other. The real challenge for most commercial properties is deciding on the right balance of plants that can tolerate the drought conditions we are experiencing in the bay area and fit them into your design.
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Landscape Management?
Posted by Sabrina Ayala on Aug 25, 2015 9:00:00 AM
What are you doing to reduce water consumption on your property? In the bay area, although we have received some sporadic rainfall, this winter has been relatively dry. From reduced snowpack in the Sierra’s to low water reserves in lakes and reservoirs, in California, the lack of rainfall is a concerning matter, especially for Bay area water supplies. The California’s Department of Water Resources is urging businesses and residences state wide to reduce water use by 20 percent and have communicated that despite the fact that we have reduced our water footprint by 20%, the cost of water will continue to rise. Here are some ways you can help to conserve water usage in and around your commercial property.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping
11 Commercial Landscaping Trends You May Have Missed :>)
Posted by Elizabeth Mendoza on Aug 19, 2015 8:30:00 AM
The plantings around your properties building perimeter 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
Commercial Landscape Maintenance is Not Just About Mow and Blow
Posted by Elizabeth Mendoza on Jul 31, 2015 9:30:00 AM
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