This article originally appeared on Associaonline.com’s Living Better Blog At Serpico Landscaping, we know HOA condo associations; apartment and townhouse complexes -- and even business or retail tenant spaces -- can be like small towns all their own. The paybacks for creating a friendly environment of camaraderie and thoughtfulness through being a good neighbor, is enormous for us all in order to live together nicely! In efforts to remember the importance of being kind to our neighbors and read more...
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Why Use Less Water?
If we humans (and fellow pets and animals) are such watery creatures living in a watery world, why do we need to use less water -- and instead, use water wisely? It sounds like there is a lot of water. There is -- but that same amount was here millions of years ago -- yet nowadays there are millions more people using the Earth's water. At Serpico Landscaping, our teams know that by doing our part to use less water—conserve it, protect it and keep water clean—then the water we have available read more...
Algae Blooms Water Safety Rules
Serpico Landscaping wants you to know those blue-green algae blooms in lakes and waterways mean you need to avoid the water and know water safety rules! According to the Department of Water Resources (DWR), cyanobacteria (blue-green) algae bloom may have microcystin toxins in the water at oftentimes levels high enough for DWR to continue its warnings to the public to not swim or water-ski. Warning signs posted at California lake’s and beaches mean no swimming for you or pets! However, read more...
Tree Disputes in HOAs…What The Law Says
Serpico Landscaping has on-staff, certified arborists on its Tree Care division and sometimes tree disputes do happen at HOas and other properties we maintain. While we often deal with truck height clearance issues and detailed pruning for trees, the topic of tree disputes can occur -- which is a whole different matter for stakeholders of any property. Serpico's Tree Care team has the gear, experience and ability to remove trees in tight spaces -- close to buildings or other structures -- but read more...
ACWD’s Designated Landscape Partnership 2007 Water Conservation Business of the Year Award
“CONGRATULATIONS! Alameda County Water District (ACWD) would like to commend your organization for your landscape water use efficiency efforts!” “May is Water Awareness Month and Alameda County Water District (ACWD) is taking this opportunity to present your organization with a Certificate of Recognition as an ACWD 2007 Water Conservation Business of the Year!” “Over the past year the landscape water usage closely paralleled calculated water needs for the landscaped areas at those properties read more...
