Tag: irrigation services
Should You Be Concerned About A Crane Fly Problem? [Hint: Yes]
It’s finally spring in the Pacific Northwest! As the warmer weather invites us outdoors, a gentle breeze bathes our senses in the sweet smells of fresh garden blooms. We gaze across our verdant landscape and see...a thinning, brown patch smack dab in the middle of our lawn?? (more…)
6 Reasons You Need Full-Service Residential Landscape Maintenance
Homeowners have a choice when it comes to residential maintenance. They can opt for a basic service that’s just that: mowing your lawn, blowing off any leaves, and little else. Professionals refer to these operations as “mow, blow, and go” because their business model depends on quantity over quality. Expertise and experience matters. Just because someone can build you a cabinet doesn’t mean you’d hire them to build your house. If excellence and quality service matters to you, you need a full-service landscaping maintenance company with a reputation you can trust. (more…)
Dreaming of Entertaining Outdoors This Summer?
Start With These 7 Planning Tips
The Art of Outdoor Living ]
Close your eyes and imagine the perfect outdoor oasis. Is there a trickling creek running alongside an inviting gazebo? What about a fireplace to warm up next to on a cool evening? Maybe you envision a new outdoor kitchen surrounded by a lively group of friends and family members? Whatever you see in your ideal outdoor space, now is the time to start making that dream come true.
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This Resolution Will Improve Your Views
This year, why not set a resolution that is sure to have a positive impact on your outlook?
Imagine a beautiful outdoor space you can enjoy any time of year. With the right planning, year-round outdoor entertaining is possible, especially in temperate areas like the Pacific Northwest. Here are some garden design techniques that can make Oregon winters feel a little warmer. (Lynn Wolfstone's Garden)
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Illuminating FAQs About Outdoor Lighting
When it comes to lighting your landscape, the right design can make all the difference. While lighting design is often overlooked, it’s one of those elements that when done properly can add that “Wow” factor to your landscape and home exterior.
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Winterize Your Irrigation System in 3 Steps
Even if you don’t live in an area that endures extremely cold temperatures, it’s important to winterize your landscape to prevent damage to plants and to protect your equipment. In this post, we’ll focus on the 3 steps you need to take to winterize your irrigation system. (more…)
What HOAs Need To Know To Select The Right Landscape Maintenance Partner
Homeowner Associations (H
OAs) have to consider many factors when selecting the right maintenance partner. HOA boards know that landscaping tends to be one of the largest budget line items. Because of this they look for ways to save money whenever possible. Sometimes choosing a vendor based on the lowest price ends up costing more money in the long run.
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Is Your Inefficient Irrigation System Dripping Dollars Down The Drain? Read These Tips To Find Out..
Drips equal dollars. When you have the right irrigation system you can be sure you’re providing the most efficient and cost-effective watering system possible. Experienced landscapers know to take soil type, topography, and specific plant needs into consideration when designing a custom irrigation system. And delivering water directly to plants means less water is lost to evaporation. With the right setup, you can expect to see 40% operation savings over the lifetime of your irrigation system. Consumers who invest in the right system up front are able to achieve significant savings in the long run. Read our tips below to learn more about designing water-efficient irrigation systems.
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3 Reasons to Winterize Your Irrigation System
It’s easy to forget such things as winterizing irrigation systems. With the school year humming, holidays approaching and busy work schedules to keep up with, such winter maintenance tasks can easily slip one’s mind. However, failing to winterize is one of the most common causes of irrigation system repair. Here are three reasons why it’s important to winterize your irrigation systems: (more…)
How to Winterize Your Irrigation System
If you live in an area that rarely sees extremely cold temperatures, you may not realize the importance of winterizing irrigation systems. However, even mild climates like those along the West Coast can see hard freezes in the early hours of the morning, so it’s important to prepare your irrigation sprinkler system for winter by clearing it of all water.
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