Having a lush, beautiful lawn is a point of pride for many Californians. Yet, keeping that lawn looking its best with the state's history of droughts and water usage laws can be challenging. New CEC rules call for all HOA Communities and Commercial Properties to start using pressure compensating sprinkler heads to save water. Having non-compliant sprinklers can lead to hefty fines. Following the new laws is easier than you might think. Keep reading to learn about the new sprinkler requirements in read more...
News & Insights
Here you will find news about water usage restrictions, available rebates from Municipal Utility Districts and environmental issues relevant to the Bay Area. We also provide insights and best practices for drought-friendly landscaping, irrigation management, tree care, landscape enhancements and on-going maintenance for HOA and Commercial Property communities.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
“National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. Please join us as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.” https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ read more...
Top 10 Ways to Save Water in your Home
"Wondering how your family can save water while being home more often? Join the first presentation in the Water Conservation Facebook Live Series with Senior Water Conservation Specialist, Karen Koppett. This free virtual presentation will introduce the new live series and dive in to the Top Ten Ways to Save Water in Your Home followed by a short Q & A. Gather the family and bring your lunch! This family-friendly presentation will have fun and educational resources for all read more...
Time-Saving Secrets for HOA Community Managers
We have highlighted a few key secrets for saving time. Organize your email inbox with priority-based labels, folders, and categories. (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo) Unsubscribe to all unnecessary email communications. Allot a few minutes each morning to go through and delete unnecessary emails. Take immediate action on any email that can be completed within one to three minutes, putting longer tasks in their assigned folders for later. Never answer an email with an read more...
We are COVID-19 Prepared
In accordance with the Santa Clara County revised Social Distancing Protocol Order on July 2, 2020, Serpico Landscaping, Inc. has completed all of the requirements and has been deemed COVID-19 Prepared! read more...
How Investing in HOA Landscaping Now Benefits You In the Future
Realtor® Magazine reports that landscaping improves a home's overall value by as much as 12%. For Homeowners Association (HOA) communities, which on average already have homes valued at 5% to 6% higher than those in non-HOA communities, the increase can be even higher, depending on the landscaping techniques used. An HOA’s core objective is to maintain and increase long-term property value, so it’s critical to determine how landscape services are a part of that. Here's when you should invest in read more...
Watering Trees: Summertime Tips
Aside from being soothing to the eye, trees are excellent at reducing air pollution and air conditioning costs. But they can’t do their job well without proper watering during summer — the hottest, driest time of year here. Serpico Landscaping and the East Bay Municipal Water District have some tips to share for easy, efficient summer watering of trees at home. At Serpico, we gained our experience by managing tree irrigation for the common areas of many kinds of residential settings, read more...
Montage HOA’s Award Winning Community
We are excited to share news of another award-winning HOA community partner of Serpico Landscaping! Montage HOA in the Tri-Valley region, was recognized by the City Council of Livermore for it’s contribution toward the beautification of the city. In addition to the constantly manicured maintenance of the grounds, Montage HOA has invested into beautifying the community further with a renovated park and seating area located along their walking path. Montage HOA has been a valued read more...
Cleanup and Landscaping Tips to Protect HOAs from Wildfires
Worries about fire risks and frustration with her HOA's landscaping caused an HOA resident to seek advice from a law columnist at the Los Angeles Times in March 2017. Despite small fires related to landscaping, highly flammable trees remained on site, such as Arborvitae, Eucalyptus, and Fan Palms. Furthermore, dead Arborvitae were still standing in the property’s windbreak. The expert answered that when put on notice of dangers, an HOA has a legal duty “to correct the problem and maintain the read more...
Attractive Green Landscapes Are Healthy for Mind and Body
Scottish-American naturalist John Muir, who often is referred to as the “father” of America’s national parks, once said “In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” We’re thinking about Muir and the benefits of time spent in outdoor greenery, because the leafing out and blossoming of Spring is around the corner. It’s time to get going on improving and maintaining public and private green spaces, particularly because science supports what Muir said. Being surrounded by read more...