This article originally appeared on Associaonline.com’s Living Better Blog By Lea Marcou at Associa Associations have rules for a reason – owners don’t want to break them; but they may want to take a role in changing HOA rules. A condo owner may have just fallen in love with a Great Dane puppy only to find out your association has a 50 pound weight limit on dogs...or they may be expecting a long-term house guest or business associate who won’t be able to park overnight on the street during read more...
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How To Protect Trees From Storms
Excerpts from LoveYourLandscape.org Did you know that healthy, well-tended trees stand up better against severe weather? In fact, proper maintenance of your landscape investment can help reduce the risk of irreparable damage as well as extend the life and health of your trees. Serpico Landscaping's Tree Care services are devoted to the safety and health of your trees as part of one entire eco-system of properties we maintain and design. Here's a quick list of 6 steps Serpico's Tree Care read more...
Flash Flood Checklist: Rainy Season Begins in California
OCTOBER 25, 2016 | Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE, and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the need to be ready and considerations for a flash flood checklist for emergencies or similar preparedness measures during the rainy season -- now under way already -- is helpful. Yesterday, the San Francisco Bay Ferry canceled its three afternoon ferry runs from South San Francisco read more...
Commercial Landscaping Benefits Help Keep Your Property Profitable & Preferable
With excerpts from LoveyourLandscape.org At Serpico Landscaping, we know the psychological value of plants has been well documented. Hospital patients with a view of a landscaped setting reportedly recover faster than those whose view excludes plants. Mental health professionals have been known to use plant care projects to lure patients from the depths of depression and encourage activity in listless patients of all ages. If landscapes can do this, imagine what the distinct read more...
Best practices for new lawns, whether you’re using seed or sod.
Seed or Sod? Time to green up! August 1, 2016 There is no one “right” way to plant the green swaths of seed or sod turf so many customers covet. A number of factors, including terrain, season, schedules, maintenance and seed and sod prices – to say nothing of both contractor and customer preferences – come into play when it’s time to decide between starting from scratch with seed or opting for the instant gratification of sod. Price points. Cost is one of the key factors for many customers read more...
Fall Leaves Cleanup
Landscape work doesn't stop when the fall leaves start to arrive. September 29, 2016 When the fall leaves start to drop and flowers stop blooming, many customers think the landscape work is done, but there are a few jobs still to be done before winter arrives. Moore Landscapes does commercial work in and around Chicago, Illinois, along with some contracts with the city. With lots of trees in the area, fall cleanup is an important part of their maintenance programs. According to account read more...
Commercial Property Safety: 7 Ways Landscaping Helps Protect Your Building
Excerpted from Loveyourlandscape.org Serpico strives to keep the landscaping appointments of all our retail and corporate facilities well-managed and attractive -- and our designs may also help to improve your commercial property safety too. Beautiful colors, textures, and an array of plant heights delight the eyes and bid a warm welcome to visitors. The benefits these plants offer, however, is much more plentiful than their simple beauty...they can also help improve safety and welfare while read more...
Groundwater Help | Major Snow & Rain Events Are Keys To Replenishment
By: Jennifer LaVista, Public Affairs Specialist, USGS Office of Communications Melissa Masbruch, USGS Hydrologist, USGS Peter Soeth, Public Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation Release Date: October 11, 2016 Large precipitation events that occur about every 10 years are a critical source of groundwater help to recharge and replenish groundwater resources, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Reclamation. Groundwater is a vital source of water in California read more...
Reserve Study Know-How | What Successful HOAs Do
This article originally appeared on Associaonline.com’s Living Better Blog By Lea Marcou at Associa SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 | A well-researched reserve study is crucial to fiscal health. Believe it or not, budget season is upon us again! HOA Boards must ensure their manager understands a community's long-term vision by sharing any future plans so a community doesn’t encounter unexpected financial disaster: this is where a reserve study enters the picture. Each association requires different read more...
Popular Trees for Commercial Buildings
Excerpts from LoveYourLandscape.org At Serpico, we know all of the most popular trees for commercial buildings and we know trees and their seasonal care are an essential component of your property’s landscape. We nurture all kinds of trees, in all kinds of locations -- from parking lots and median strips -- to trees near sidewalks, hardscaped pathways or buildings. Serpico's Tree Care division plants, cares for, and removes trees (with careful stump grinding to complete the removal read more...
