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Spring Into Action: April Gardening To-Do List
Spring Into Action: San Diego April Gardening To-Do List Can you believe it’s already April? It seems like we just popped the cork to welcome the new year. Well, spring has sprung, and with its arrival comes your springtime to-do list. San Diego County’s USDA plant hardiness zones are parts of 9, 10a, 10b, and…
Read MoreCreating a Vibrant Hummingbird Garden: The Best Flowers to Choose
Creating a Vibrant Hummingbird Garden: The Best Flowers to Choose There are many things to love about living in San Diego County. From a stunning coastline to unique landscapes filled with California native plants that burst with color, California has lots to offer. Hummingbirds love it here, too, which is why several hummingbird species…
Read MoreSix Popular Spring Flowers for Your Garden
Six Popular Spring Flowers for Your Garden Isn’t it amazing how each spring, Mother Nature puts on quite a performance? We blink, and just like that, springtime blooms burst on the scene, transforming landscapes with a sea of colorful flowers. Pollinators are buzzing, gardeners are thrilled, and passersby can’t help but put a smile on…
Read MoreMastering Pest Prevention: Proactive Steps to Safeguard Your Garden
Mastering Pest Prevention: Proactive Steps to Safeguard Your Garden Are nasty bugs chomping down on all that precious produce you’ve worked so hard to grow? You can’t let all those bugs take your goods. Fortunately, you don’t have to. You can create an IPM or Integrated Pest Management plan to control and eliminate pesky garden…
Read MoreSafety Culture: Reducing Distracted Driving
Safety Culture: Reducing Distracted Driving Landscape crews face risks daily. Your crews leave company headquarters every day, driving to different job sites, often towing a trailer, which can be risky. And while towing a trailer has risks, driving while distracted can increase the chance of accidents. When drivers are distracted, they’re more likely to be…
Read MoreChoosing HOA Landscaping Companies to Exceed Expectations
How to Choose HOA Landscaping Companies to Exceed Expectations Managing an HOA community is a huge responsibility. One of the most significant responsibilities of HOA managers is maintaining the look and feel of the residential community. After all, it’s your job to maintain high standards to keep residents happy. The people living in the community…
Read MoreTop Tips for Trimming Bougainvillea Like A Pro
Top Tips for Trimming Bougainvillea Like A Pro Bougainvillea is a beautiful addition to landscapes in Southern California. Once warm weather hits, these shrubbery vines put on a show and spice up landscapes with their brilliant, hot pink, and orange-toned papery, petal-like flowers. In this article, we’ll provide essential tips, such as when to…
Read MoreGlobal Warming: Water Conservation | Green Living Tips
Global Warming: Water Conservation Tips Global warming is a hot topic of debate. However, almost every scientist on Earth (97%) agrees that it’s not a myth—human activities are contributing to the long-term heating of the Earth’s surface. Photo credit: Peter Markham / CLIMATE VISUALS While Earth’s climate has changed throughout history, the current warming trend…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Pruning Roses for Healthy Growth
The Ultimate Guide to Pruning Roses for Healthy Growth Don’t you love roses? They’re a beautiful addition to any landscape; they transform any property with an alluring color when in bloom. When planted in rows, they’re a sight to behold. But if you want your roses to look extra luxurious, you need to know when…
Read More4 Signs It’s Time to Change Your HOA Landscape Maintenance Company
4 Signs It’s Time to Change Your HOA Landscape Maintenance Company Curb appeal matters, and it needs to be enforced in a community with an HOA. But it’s not just homeowners who need to ensure their property is up to code; the HOA also needs to ensure that their community looks welcoming for their residents.…
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