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Useful Advice from Experienced Arborists When cold winds and frigid temperatures give way to balmy spring breezes in the Bay Area, it’s time to take stock of the tree inventory on your commercial property. At Petalon Landscape Management, Inc., our trusted tree care professionals work closely with a local network of ISA-certified arborists. We have put together a handy checklist to help you…

Protect Your Landscape Against Pests and Disease with IPM You want to protect your commercial landscape from damage due to insects and pests. Keeping your lawns, trees, shrubs, and seasonal flowering plants healthy, pest-free, and attractive will add charm and value to your property. While this is the number one reason why it is important to consider using integrated pest management (IPM), …

Enjoy Softer, Safer, and More Sanitary Surfaces with Less Maintenance Many commercial property owners and managers are switching to artificial grass to save money, cut back on maintenance, and keep their properties green all year. Office buildings, apartment complexes, retail strip malls, schools, and HOAs can enjoy the look and feel of artificial turf. Learn more about why you should make …

Consider Environmentally Friendly, Durable Synthetic Turf Artificial grass is growing in popularity for commercial applications. Sports venues such as stadiums and athletic fields already use this durable alternative to natural grass. It’s also suitable for outdoor seating areas and shop entrances if you want to create a no-maintenance, inviting environment. If you have a playground on your…

Prevent Soil Erosion and Water Waste with Proper Drainage The integrity and appeal of your commercial landscape depends on a few key factors, including drainage. Without proper drainage, water can pool in low spots on your commercial property. Excess water threatens the health of your trees, flowering plants, shrubs, and grass. Even worse, it can cause cracks in your foundation, resulting i…

Maintain a Colorful Commercial Landscape All Year While many commercial building structures tend to have a similar look, great landscape design can make a property stand out. Our landscapers will work with you to design a plan for planting seasonal flowers around your commercial space, and help you maintain them through the seasons. Learn more about the movement toward low-water plantings, …

Water Conservation Techniques that Work As the drought drags on from year to year, water conservation continues to be a huge priority for business owners in Santa Clara and the surrounding communities. With strict ordinances on water use, it’s hard to design a drought-tolerant landscape plan without help from an expert. Petalon Landscape Management, Inc. can install high-efficiency irrig…

Seeing the Tell-Tale Signs? Is It Time to Rip Out Your Grass? Consider a Landscape Makeover with Drought Resistant Plantings If you frequently have bare spots or dull and brownish patches on your lawn, you may want to think about a long-term solution. Maybe it’s time to rip out your grass and replace it with low maintenance ground cover. Here are a few signs that your grass is in …

Checklist for Taking Care of Trees During the Summer From Root to Crown, Certified Arborists Look Out for Your Trees Even with a trusted partner such as Petalon Landscape Management on the job, it’s important to know how to care for trees on your commercial property in the San Francisco Bay Area. Follow these tips and let our certified arborists know when pests, disease, and other si…