4 Benefits of Snow and Ice Management for Commercial Properties
Any business recognizes that safety and well-being of their customers should come first. So, when it comes to property hazards such as ice and snow, businesses don’t just view this as a legal responsibility to remedy but something that should be done just as a good business practice. However, with all the different responsibilities involved […]
Hazards of Noxious Weeds
What separates a noxious weed from a typical weed? A noxious weed is any plant designated by the local, state, or federal government as detrimental to public health, agriculture, wildlife, recreation, or property. Comparatively, a typical weed is a plant that causes economic loss or ecological damage, generates health problems for humans or animals, or […]
Irrigation System Design Part I: Choosing Sprinklers
There are many different elements that go into choosing an irrigation system design. One of the most important parts of setting up your irrigation system is selecting the type of sprinkler that best fits your needs. There are several types of sprinkler heads, but each serves a different purpose.
What is an Irrigation Audit
Many landscape professionals rely on irrigation systems to supplement the water for plants from rainfall. Around 67% of Utah’s municipal water supply is used for landscape irrigation alone. However, often too much water is applied during irrigation resulting in excess water consumption and money wasted.
Aeroscape Releases Flowering Shrub Selection Sheet for Landscape Design in Utah
Aeroscape Property Maintenance & Landscaping has released the following reference sheet for selecting flowering shrubs for Utah landscape design. Because Utah is a challenging environment for flowering shrubs–the arid climate, the hot, full-summer sun, winters with heavy snowfall, and a wide variety of soil qualities and composition–this sheet lists some of the best flower shrubs […]
Utah Summertime Tree and Shrub Care Tips
The Utah summertime weather can be brutal to your trees and shrubs, especially the ones that you’ve planted (or transplanted) during the last couple of years. Because the trees and shrubs within your landscaping design can be a significant investment, you need to be aware of how to care for them during the summer months.
5 Qualities of Excellent Rock Garden Designs
Rock gardens are more popular than ever and are a great addition to your landscape design plan. Here are five qualities of excellent rock garden designs to consider.
The Best Flowering Shrubs to Consider for Your Landscape Design in Utah – Part 3
This month is our final part of our blog series on selecting the best flowering shrubs for your landscape design in Utah. This article provides details about three more flowering shrubs: Slender Deutzia, the Snowball Bush, and Ninebark. If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of The Best Flowering Shrubs to Consider for Your […]
The Best Flowering Shrubs to Consider for Your Landscape Design in Utah – Part 2
This month, is Part 2 of our blog series on selecting the best flowering shrubs for your landscape design in Utah introduces three more flowering shrubs: the Double Flowered Japanese Rose, the Daphne “Carol Mackie” and Mediterranean Pink Heather.
How to Identify an Excellent Commercial Landscape Service – Part 3
Last month we explored more methods of How to Identify an Excellent Commercial Landscape Service. In the final installment of our blog series on this topic we explore three more qualities to keep in mind when you are searching for a commercial landscape service: