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If your team offers irrigation services, the beginning of spring is also the time for irrigation startups. This is prime time to review your clientsā systems for any winter damage, as well as an opportunity to identify potential enhancements. System Startup Recommendations The first step technicians should take before starting the irrigation system is to […]
Over the years, many ideas have spread about pre-emergent herbicides. Perhaps youāve received calls from clients saying itās time to apply pre-emergent for crabgrass because the forsythia is blooming. They may be well-intentioned, but a more scientific approach can help you efficiently use these chemicals while satisfying your clients. Applying Pre-Emergent Herbicides For the crabgrass […]
Winter may be a downtime, but it’s also the chance to offer seasonal promotions to your clients. These extra services create more revenue streams while retaining your clients and sharing your full range of services. Lauren Hoogewind, marketing director at Designs by Sundown, based in Littleton, Colorado, shares tips on offering these promotions to clients. […]
In late January or February, one of the staples of the South ā the crape myrtle ā will be unceremoniously maimed en masse almost overnight. This practice of over-pruning stems from homeowners copying other properties where they see these plants topped annually. However, this custom known as ācrape murderā can be eliminated over time through […]
Winter pruning is a great way to extend the maintenance season and provide additional work for your employees. Not only that, but It also helps your clients improve their landscape for the upcoming year. Shrubs Many shrubs benefit from winter pruning, and this guide from the Morten Arboretum shares the right timing and pruning method […]
Winter can be a dry time for your skin, and it can dry out plants, too. With less humidity in the air, plants can lose moisture from their leaves faster than they can replace it. āPlants that lose too much water can die, and anti-desiccants create a protective film on the plants to reduce the […]
As winter arrives, remember to calibrate your salt spreaders to reduce the cost of over or under-applying. This dialed-in approach helps your bottom line while protecting your clients and the environment. Timing and Other Factors Spreaders should be calibrated at various times, especially when these events occur: Each piece of equipment has slight differences, so […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year for your clientsā trees to show off their fall foliage. However, weak trees can fall victim to various diseases during this period as well. While some diseases cause mainly aesthetic issues to trees, others can pose a fatal threat. Leaf Spot Leaf spot diseases can be caused […]
As the end of the year draws near, so does the start of snow and ice management season. One simple task to help set your team up for success is to conduct regular maintenance on your snow removal equipment, including snow blowers, well before the winter months. AccuWeather predicts that most areas in the Northeast […]
Urban tree canopies can lower air temperatures, reduce air pollution, mitigate the heat island effect and prevent stormwater runoff. However, as cities seek to increase their urban tree canopies, they are faced with the dilemma of finding trees that can tolerate these concrete jungles. Manny Nassar, technical advisor for Southeast U.S. residential/commercial service line with […]
