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2021 Water Management Ideas for Commercial Landscapes

Written by Petalon Landscape on February 21, 2021. Posted in Blog, Water Management.

Consider New Water Management Ideas for Your Commercial Landscapes in 2021

Conserve Water Without Sacrificing the Beauty of Your Bay Area Property

Petalon Landscape Management Inc. can help you integrate new water management ideas for your commercial property in the Bay Area. From ground cover selection to irrigation upgrades that include weather tracking, remote control, and electronic monitoring, our crews will help keep your green spaces lush without wasting precious water.

Whenever possible, we incorporate drought-tolerant landscape designs and encourage our commercial clients to prioritize water conservation for more efficient lawn and landscape care. Petalon’s water conservation experts offer the following tips on how to get serious about water smart landscaping in 2021.

Tips to Make Your Bay Area Commercial Landscape Water-Efficient

Save water and introduce exciting new elements into the landscaping of your corporate, institutional, commercial, or large estate property. Follow these tips:

Use mulch to retain moisture: Mulch acts as a barrier, trapping moisture in the soil. It prevents water from evaporating in the Bay Area’s dry climate. Natural mulch also provides vital nutrients to your soil and freshens your outside areas.
Replace high-maintenance grass with water-conserving plants. Ground cover, meadow flowers, and low-maintenance oak trees provide areas of visual interest without requiring a lot of water. These plants can restore the soil and attract butterflies and birds while creating unique landscaping opportunities.
Introduce conservation-friendly water features. People are undeniably drawn to water, which can mask background noise, create soothing sounds, and provide relief to birds, butterflies, and bees. You can install features that have moving water or mimic ponds, streams, and fountains. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Birdbaths
- Small containers converted to water features
- Sculptures with low-maintenance water features
- Ponds with floating lilies that reduce evaporation
- Small fountains
- Dry stream bed that gives the illusion of moving water
- Zen gardens that use little to no water

When you put water features in shaded areas, it significantly reduces evaporation.

Conserve Water in Your Irrigation System

You can also save water and reduce costs through smart irrigation upgrades. This may involve making changes to your current watering schedules or replacing your system with a more efficient one. When you hire Petalon Landscape Management, we’ll inspect your irrigation system, recommend and make changes such as:

Repairing or replacing broken pipes and fittings
Moving sprinklers for balanced water delivery
Optimizing the sprinkler spray pattern for better coverage of plants
Adjusting the radius nozzle in particular areas to conserve water
Raising sprinklers blocked by plants or objects
Performing regular inspections to ensure effective irrigation throughout the year

Consider investing in automated irrigation systems that track humidity, temperature, weather, and other factors affecting watering needs. Ask our lawn service pros about irrigation controllers that automate watering schedules and reduce water runoff. Our top landscape management team serves commercial properties across the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Jose, Walnut Creek, and Hayward, CA.

For more water management ideas for commercial landscapes in 2021, contact us online or call 408-453-3998 to schedule a consultation.

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Rethink Your Commercial Lawn Care in 2021

Written by Petalon Landscape on December 28, 2020. Posted in Blog, Lawn Care.

Implement a Water-Wise Landscaping Strategy for your Bay Area Property

Creating drought-tolerant commercial landscapes requires a focused strategy that goes beyond routine landscaping and lawn care. If water conservation is a key priority for your Bay Area property, it is time to rethink your commercial lawn care in 2021. Petalon’s drought management experts offer guidance on how to achieve water-wise commercial landscapes.

Tips to Make Your Bay Area Commercial Landscape Water-Efficient

Water conservation does not mean just being smart about drainage or irrigation. There is a lot that goes into planning and maintaining drought-tolerant commercial landscapes. Here are some strategies to consider:

Limit the turf: Your lawn is one of the biggest water guzzlers in your commercial landscape. Reducing your turf or replacing water-hungry grasses with other varieties, such as Fescue, Bahia, or Buffalo grass can reduce the overall water intake of your landscape. After dry years and low water tables in the Bay Area, another popular option to conserve water is xeriscaping (planting ground cover and low water usage plants). Besides restricting water usage, xeriscaping also reduces the use of pesticides and fertilizers, in turn creating a positive impact on the environment.
Improve your soil: Soil amendments contain rich organic materials that encourage plants to grow a broader root system and improve the soil’s water retention qualities. Better soils also allow more natural aeration and drainage, thus preventing runoff.
Mulch your plants: Mulch forms a protective layer between the plant roots and outside air, encouraging greater moisture retention in their root systems. Mulching also keeps water from evaporating, especially in the Bay Area locations that experience a hot, dry climate.
Invest in water-saving technologies: Consider installing automated irrigation systems that measure and monitor the temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and watering needs of specific plants. With sensor-based controls and intelligent features, these smart irrigation controllers auto-calibrate your watering schedule, reducing wastage and shrinking your water bills. Many modern systems come with remote-controllable apps that allow you to adjust and manage the settings anytime and from anywhere.
Some additional water-efficient landscaping solutions include:
- Planting native, drought-resistant species
- Grouping new plants according to their watering needs
- Planting shrubs, perennials, and flowers in low spots to create rain gardens that capture and clean the groundwater before infiltration
- Creating rain barrels or cisterns to capture runoff and reuse water for irrigation purposes

Drought-Tolerant Commercial Lawn Care and Landscaping Services in the Bay Area

At Petalon Landscape Management Inc., we specialize in smart, cost-efficient, drought-tolerant landscaping solutions, including turf care, arbor care, irrigation, and drainage. Our network of experts works collaboratively to help you achieve sustainable landscapes.

We serve a wide range of commercial properties across the entire Bay Area, including Pleasanton, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Redwood City, and Hayward, CA.

For a comprehensive suite of water-efficient landscape management services in the San Francisco Bay Area, count on the skilled and licensed professionals at Petalon. Contact us online for a quote or call 408-453-3998 to discuss your commercial lawn care requirements for 2021.

Landscape Installations for Commercial Properties and Estates

Written by Petalon Landscape on October 24, 2020. Posted in Blog, Landscape Installation.

Enjoy Attractive, Inviting Spaces and Enhanced Curb Appeal

Landscape installations for commercial properties and estates can be exciting but also challenging. Expert landscapers consider it like creating a stunning piece of art—you have a bigger canvas and plenty of scope for creativity. Skill, experience, and strategic planning will drive the success of your project and maximize return on investment. Thoughtfully designed and well-planned landscapes, hardscapes and seasonal gardens can help you achieve inviting spaces that enhance your property’s value and appeal. Petalon’s experts specialize in landscape installations for commercial properties and estates throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Creative Landscape Installations for Beautifying your Premises

Investing in estate or commercial property landscape installation is all about increasing curb appeal, driving up traffic, and improving business prospects. Whether it is a large retail complex, a corporate campus, or a private estate, outdoor spaces take up a significant portion of the overall property management budget. Consequently, it is important to hire an efficient and affordable landscape management company that can provide multiple services under one roof. We work with an integrated network of professionals, including skilled landscapers, qualified hardscaping contractors, and experienced water management specialists across the Bay Area.

Here are some ideas for landscape installations that you may want to consider:

Plant selection and placement: One of the key landscape management challenges in Bay Area properties is the microclimate. From heat and chill, to fog, rain, and sunshine, every element may vary significantly between properties. ISA-certified arborists will study the microclimate and soil conditions of your landscape before carefully choosing the plant species, planting location, and spacing. The goal is to create a healthy, full, and vibrant landscape that is easy to maintain, and appears attractive all year round.
Seasonal gardens: Artistically designed, eye-catching flower beds can be the highlight of your landscape. With the right mix of seasonal flowers, suitable plants and shrubs, and hardscaping elements, seasonal gardens can help maximize your landscape management return on investment.
Hardscaping elements: Decorative pergolas, stunning water features, attractive sculptures, shaded seating, and safe and clean walkways or driveways are excellent additions to any landscape. These hardscaping elements will help in
Creating convenient walking, driving and resting spots for visitors or passersby
- Enticing prospects and increasing traffic to your premises
- Driving up business for the shops and establishments housed within your property
Water management: Besides installing efficient irrigation systems, certain landscaping or hardscaping elements can help reduce your water usage and increase your water management efficiencies. For example: Addition of retaining walls or borders for creating barriers and preventing erosion
- Turf replacement through xeriscaping
- Turf reduction by adding stone or concrete patios

Hire the Bay Area’s Award-Winning Landscaping Installation Company

At Petalon, we provide a comprehensive range of landscape installation and enhancement services. From lush lawns and manicured gardens, to efficient hardscapes and water-wise landscapes, you can count on us for cost-effective designs, skilled installation, and consistent customer service.

Property owners and estate managers across the Bay Area count on us for landscape installation services, estate landscaping, and sustainable drought management solutions. We serve properties in and around Pleasanton, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Redwood City, and Hayward, CA.

For all your commercial and estate landscaping requirements, hire the experts at Petalon. Call 408-453-3998 or contact us online to learn more about our services.

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Fall and Winter Plant Replacements

Written by Petalon Landscape on September 24, 2020. Posted in Blog, Landscape Installation, Landscape Maintenance.

Fall and Winter Plant Replacements for Commercial Landscapes

Maintain Healthy and Beautiful Green Spaces All Year Round

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A fall and winter plant replacement service is an essential step in maintaining your Bay Area commercial landscape. Restoring the summer weary plants and adding winter hardy varieties can help you enjoy attractive and healthy green spaces throughout the year. Petalon’s experts explain the many benefits of reviewing your commercial landscape in the fall.

Seasonal Services for Your Bay Area Commercial Landscapes

A periodic review of the trees and plants in your commercial property landscape involves three key aspects.

Restoring dull, lifeless trees and plants: Whether it is an occasional heat wave or prolonged drought conditions, summer can take a toll on the plants, shrubs, and trees in your commercial landscape. While some species may not survive the extreme heat, others may become dull and unattractive. During a planned review, ISA-certified arborists can take a closer look at your landscaping, identify the problem areas, and take necessary corrective steps to:
- Nurture the impacted trees and plants back to health through fertilizer applications and other treatments
- Clean up the seasonal gardens and carry out necessary lawn care to make your landscape winter-ready
- Conduct seasonal arbor care activities, including pruning, tree pest control, fertilizing, and mulching
- Remove the weak trees if their damage is irreversible

Plan landscape enhancements, renovations, or updates: As your landscape matures, the shade conditions and watering needs of certain areas of your grounds may change. Similarly, an increase in foot traffic or vehicular traffic may necessitate enhancements in the hardscaping elements on your property. A planned fall and winter plant replacement service is the best way for your commercial landscaping specialists to
- Take stock of the tree and plant inventory and their growing conditions
- Replace part of the existing landscape with hardy fall and winter plants, and relocate trees, where necessary
- Carry out turf enhancements on extended areas of the property, or promote your green goals by reducing and replacing the turf with water-wise plants or hardscapes

Upgrade the irrigation and drainage systems: A fall and winter plant replacement appointment with your landscaping specialists is the ideal time for undertaking water management upgrades. Adding smart controllers, moving to drip irrigation, grading for better drainage and erosion control, and routine mid-season irrigation system tune ups will help you save on your landscape management expenses.

Comprehensive Commercial Landscaping Services in the Bay Area

At Petalon Landscape Management Inc., we believe fall is a great time to review, plan, and budget the maintenance and upgrades to your commercial landscape. Our network of ISA-certified arborists, lawn care specialists, hardscaping professionals, and irrigation management experts offer accurate assessments and plans to address the current and future landscaping needs of your property. Take advantage of our comprehensive services for design, installation, enhancement, and maintenance of your commercial landscapes.

Commercial property owners and managers across the Bay Area, from Gilroy to San Jose, up the peninsula to Palo Alto and Burlingame, and East Bay through Fremont, Dublin, Danville and Livermore count on us for their fall and winter plant replacements, as well as a range of other landscape management activities.

Need to schedule an appointment for fall and winter plant replacements? Call 408-453-3998 or contact us online.

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Pest Control Ideas

Written by Petalon Landscape on June 25, 2020. Posted in Blog, Pest Management.

Smart Pest Control Ideas for Your Commercial Landscapes

Maintain Lush Lawns and Healthy, Pest-Free Foliage

Maintaining a stunning, disease-free landscape at your Bay Area commercial property requires smart pest control ideas that address the problems at their source. That means accurate identification of tree pests or diseases, proper remedies to nurse your trees and plants back to health, and sustainable measures to prevent recurrence. Petalon’s pest management specialists offer proven solutions to help you maintain a flourishing and vigorous commercial landscape.

Protect Your Bay Area Commercial Property from Pests and Pest Damage

In recent times, as the food sources from restaurant waste have dwindled, raccoons, skunks, rats, squirrels, snails, and certain destructive birds have become far more aggressive. Not only do they find refuge in your landscape, but they also harm your trees and plants by feeding on their essential nutrients. Every species of insects, birds, or wildlife has its own mating period and peak infestation season, typically summer or fall. What this means is that you need a seasonal pest management strategy that can deter harmful creatures from taking shelter and multiplying on your property’s landscape.

Here are some pest control ideas to keep your property free from pests and pest damage.

Schedule regular inspections by pest control specialists for early detection of pests.

Plan timely applications of fertilizers and natural pest-repellant solutions.

Boost soil quality and strengthen the trees and plants with adequate nourishment.

Implement proper irrigation and watering techniques to improve the health of your landscape and boost its immunity to pest attacks.

Budget for landscape enhancements to add foliage that naturally repels or is unattractive to pests, and offers long-term, sustainable protection from pest damage.

Petalon’s Approach to Pest Control

At Petalon, we tackle a variety of pests, including burrowing vermin, wood-boring insects, mites, aphids and caterpillars, and other above-ground pests, such as rats, raccoons, possums, or skunks. Our integrated approach to pest management includes:

Routine inspections for proactive detection of pest infestations
Detailed treatment strategies for addressing the root cause of the infestation and containing problems irrevocably.
Addition of pest-resistant plants and turf as part of landscape enhancement.

Most of our treatments focus on cultural, organic, or environment-friendly biological solutions. For severe infestations, when other measures are insufficient, we use a carefully measured combination of natural and synthetic products. During the applications, our pest management specialists take the utmost precautions to ensure minimal interaction with humans and pets. We also use physical control measures, such as traps for capturing the ground animals, and will even pick bugs off the leaves by hand.

Cost-Efficient Pest Management Services in the Bay Area

Safeguard your landscape by incorporating Petalon’s integrated pest management services within your commercial landscape maintenance plans. Our network of specialists will help you manage the soil conditions, tree and plant health, fertilization and pest control routines, and irrigation solutions that ensure an attractive, disease-free turf and foliage.

We serve the pest management and landscaping needs of an extensive range of commercial properties across the Bay Area, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Dublin, Hayward, Foster City, Fremont, and Livermore, CA

Ask our team for additional pest control ideas and learn more about our integrated pest management approach for maintaining flourishing commercial landscapes. Call 408-453-3998 to schedule an appointment or contact us online.

Smart Irrigation Controllers for Commercial Landscapes

Written by Petalon Landscape on May 21, 2020. Posted in Blog, Irrigation.

Invest in Smart Irrigation Controllers for Your Commercial Landscapes

Cost-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Beautiful Lawns and Healthy Trees

Installing smart irrigation controllers for commercial landscapes has many advantages. From enhancing the health and beauty of your landscape, to reducing water waste and preventing damage to your property, your investment will reap numerous benefits. Petalon’s water management experts explain the key features of smart irrigation controllers, and how they can help you achieve a water-wise commercial landscape.

Features of Smart Irrigation Controllers

HOAs, school campuses, municipalities, shopping centers, corporate complexes, and large commercial properties spend thousands of dollars in maintaining attractive landscapes. However, Bay Area commercial properties face the added challenges of rising water costs and chronic drought conditions. Property owners or managers are always looking for solutions to achieve the delicate balance between conserving water, reducing landscaping costs, and keeping the property green. This is where smart irrigation controllers come in.

These automated irrigation systems measure and monitor a number of variables, such as:

Weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation

Soil moisture and evaporation

Plant/tree types and watering requirements

Based on these readings and actual site conditions, smart irrigation controllers intelligently calibrate the watering schedule to cut your costs and reduce waste. Since these systems come with remote-controllable apps, you can manage and adjust the settings anytime and from anywhere. All you need is an internet-connected device, such as a cell phone or tablet.

Advantages of Switching to a Smart Irrigation System

Save money and reduce water waste: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), most landscapes lose 50% of irrigation water due to wind, evaporation, runoff, and inefficient systems or irrigation methods. A smart irrigation controller:
- Identifies the micro-climate of your property and makes site-specific watering adjustments.
- Automatically shuts off water supply in the event of pipe breaks or leaks.
- With reduced water usage, you can get ahead of the cost curve and save thousands of dollars per year in your commercial landscaping budget.

Maintain healthy and beautiful landscapes: One of the primary causes of landscape damage is overwatering. Smart irrigation controllers identify and adjust watering levels based on the climate, soil conditions and watering needs of your landscape, ensuring that your lawns, plants and trees remain healthy and beautiful.

Reduce hardscape loss or damage: Excessive watering or surface runoff can cause cracks in your hardscape elements, such as the retaining walls, pathways, patios, driveways, and sidewalks. Smart irrigation controllers not only control the watering levels, but also ensure the accuracy of water placement. With less wear and tear, you will save a lot of time, effort and money that would otherwise go into expensive hardscape repairs.

Remain compliant with water conservation laws: Smart irrigation controllers come with user-friendly apps that let you easily adjust the watering levels and schedules. With greater control and intelligent watering suggestions, you can remain compliant with applicable regulations, and avoid fines or other punitive consequences.

Installing rain gauges and master valves with flow meters, upgrading to rotary sprinkler heads, and preparing and tracking water budgets are all effective irrigation management techniques. However, investing in smart irrigation controller systems can take your water conservation goals to an entirely new level of efficiency.

Upgrade to Smart Irrigation Systems for Your Bay Area Commercial Property

Smart irrigation controller systems are a key component of a comprehensive water management strategy for commercial landscapes in the Bay Area. Petalon’s irrigation management experts work closely with our integrated network of landscapers, arborists, and hardscape specialists to provide a number of drought-tolerant solutions. From drip irrigation, grading and drainage, and turf reduction, to water-smart planting, attractive hardscaping, and deep root fertilization, we address a diverse range of commercial landscape maintenance and water consumption requirements.

Property owners and managers across the Bay Area count on us for cost-effective irrigation management solutions. We serve a wide range of commercial properties in Dublin, Redwood City, San Ramon, San Mateo, Cupertino, Livermore, and Hayward, CA.

Explore the various smart irrigation controller systems to find the type that best meets your commercial property’s water management goals and budget. Call 408-453-3998 or contact us online to request a quote.

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Commercial and HOA Property Spring Landscape Maintenance

Written by Petalon Landscape on April 17, 2020. Posted in Blog, Landscape Maintenance.

Seasonal Facelifts by Landscaping Experts in Santa Clara County

After taking a beating in the cool, damp, Californian winters, every commercial or HOA property requires a thorough spring landscape maintenance service. Whether it is restoring storm-damaged trees, repairing worn sprinkler systems, or treatment for tree diseases, your outdoor spaces may need attention at multiple levels. The landscape management specialists at Petalon can help you check off every item on your seasonal property maintenance list.

Spring Landscape Maintenance Services for a Clean, Attractive Property

Preparing your outdoor areas for the growing season requires a comprehensive understanding of the turf, trees, hardscaping elements and irrigation system. Use your landscaping budget wisely and effectively by hiring our team of arbor care experts, water management specialists, landscapers, and hardscaping experts.

Arbor care: ISA-certified arborists perform a number springtime activities:

Accurate assessment of the condition of the trees and plants on your property, along with expert recommendations for promoting their health and growth. This may also include appropriate treatments for tackling pests, diseases and slug prevention.

Routine maintenance services, including pruning, trimming, mulching, staking, and application of nutrient-rich, slow-release fertilizers. Tree experts also use specialized pruning techniques for branches with storm or frost damage, or to address potentially uneven or gangly growth.

Removal of dead or sick plants and trees, and replanting new ones, including drought-tolerant varieties. Our tree care professionals study several factors, including sun, shade, moisture and spacing, while adding new trees and plants. They also consider other unique aspects of your property to ensure visibility, accessibility, and safe movement of humans, pets and traffic.

Lawn care: A general cleanup of your landscape including removal of dried leaves, fallen limbs, and other trash and debris accumulated over the previous season. Lawn care professionals also identify dormant or shallow grass or plant roots, and repair or replace those spots with new turf or other landscape enhancements.

Hardscape enhancements: Spring is an excellent time to review the condition of the hardscaping elements that prevent erosion, improve drainage and enhance your property’s aesthetic appeal. This includes repairs or installation of walkways, borders, retaining walls, decorative elements, pavers and other such hardscapes.

Irrigation system maintenance: Mid-season irrigation system tune-ups ensure a vibrant, healthy landscape, while also reducing your energy consumption and water bills. Spring is the ideal time to bring in the water management experts for repairs or replacement of broken sprinkler heads, leaky pipes or other damaged components. This is also a great opportunity to invest in an electronic water management system or switch to a low-drip or low-flow irrigation system.

The Bay Area’s One-Stop Shop for Landscape Management Services

At Petalon, we work with an integrated network of landscapers, ISA-certified arborists, and water management experts, all under one roof. Combining their skills, knowledge and experience, we provide a comprehensive range of year-round landscape management services. Our goal is to help commercial property owners, managers and developers achieve and maintain attractive, beautiful and cost-effective landscapes.

Commercial and HOA properties across the Bay Area consider us their one-stop shop for customized and budget-friendly landscape maintenance services. We serve properties in San Jose, Dublin, Hayward, Foster City, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Fremont, Livermore, and Santa Clara, CA.

Contact us online for a quote or call 408-453-3998 to discuss your commercial or HOA property’s spring landscape maintenance requirements.

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Planning for Drought Landscape Management in 2020

Written by Petalon Landscape on March 18, 2020. Posted in Blog, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Water Management.

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Be Prepared for a Dry Summer 2020 Across the Bay Area

A year ago, in March 2019, the entire state of California became drought-free for the first time in almost a decade, bringing much needed relief to the area. However, with a record 0 rainfall in February 2020, the months ahead look less promising and issues of water shortage will inevitably arise again. Commercial property owners and managers across the Bay Area need to start planning for drought with water-efficient landscape management in 2020.

Petalon’s irrigation management experts offer water-smart suggestions for commercial property landscapes.

Top 5 Ideas for Drought-Tolerant Landscape Management in 2020

Reduce or limit the turf area: Replacing your grass covered areas with hardscaping elements will considerably reduce the water consumption on your property. Consider creative hardscaping solutions, such as sculptures, benches, or borders. Look at adding walkways using pavers, stone, concrete, brick or gravel. If you cannot limit the turf, consider swapping out regular grass with water-wise grass options.

Improve soil quality and use mulch around your trees: Amending the soil with rich, organic materials will allow better water retention and limit your usage of water. Peat moss, grass clippings, manure, or wood chips make for excellent soil amendment materials. Improving the soil quality will lead to stronger root development, better drainage, and greater natural aeration, along with preventing water runoff. Additionally, use shredded hardwood or pine needles as mulch in your plant beds and trees. This will create a protective, moisture-retaining layer that shields the plant roots from the elements.

Incorporate native, drought-resistant plants: Native or water-wise plant species are an excellent addition to drought-tolerant landscapes. They come in a variety of gorgeous colors and textures, making your landscape more beautiful and tough.

Capture water and prevent runoff: Installing rain barrels to capture and funnel runoff into a cistern will allow you to reuse the water for irrigation purposes. Adding rain gardens of native shrubs, flowers or perennials in the low spots of your landscape will help catch and clean the groundwater before infiltration.

Switch to electronic water management systems: Instead of traditional sprinkler systems that tend to cause overwatering and wastage, consider switching to a cutting-edge, drip irrigation system. These modern watering systems intelligently monitor the temperature, slope, and soil moisture to deliver a controlled amount of water, only where needed. Investing in the water-efficient, ‘heavy-droplet’ sprinkler nozzles that target the roots of plants and grass will also reduce overall water consumption and wastage.

Smart, Drought-Tolerant Landscaping for your Bay Area Property

Adopt comprehensive water management strategies for achieving a cost-effective, drought-resistant commercial property landscape. Save water and money without compromising on the value or appeal of your property. Hire the experienced commercial landscapers at Petalon. From turf reduction and drip irrigation, to hardscaping, and water-wise planting, we provide a number of drought-tolerant solutions to address your landscape maintenance and water consumption requirements.

Commercial property developers, owners, and managers across the Bay Area count on us for creating and maintaining water-smart landscapes. This includes large retail or corporate complexes, municipalities, schools, HOA communities, and other commercial spaces in San Jose, Santa Clara, Redwood City, Fremont, Livermore, Sunnyvale, Hayward, Dublin, Palo Alto, and Foster City, CA.

Planning for drought landscape management solutions in 2020? Call 408-453-3998 or contact us online to book a consultation for your Bay Area property.

Landscaping Water Saving Ideas 2020

Written by Petalon Landscape on February 19, 2020. Posted in Blog, Water Management.

It’s 2020 – Time for New Landscaping Water Saving Ideas!

Learn How to Achieve Beautiful, Water-Efficient Landscapes

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Having battled drought for several decades, Californians appreciate any water saving idea that can help conserve this precious resource. While certain water-conservation aspects have become mandatory due to state and city-specific regulations, there are several other steps you can take to achieve beautiful, water-wise landscapes. The irrigation management experts at Petalon share some of our top landscaping water saving ideas for 2020.

Top 3 Water Saving Tips for Drought-Prone Landscapes

Although the entire state of California came out of drought in March 2019, it is always useful to plan for the future and invest in drought-tolerant landscaping. With spring and summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan and implement landscape water saving ideas for your commercial properties in the San Jose area.

Consider a plant composition makeover: For existing landscapes, try replacing your thirsty plants and shrubs with water retaining or drought-tolerant varieties. You may want to swap your turf with stunning xeriscapes or replace the traditional grass with low-watering grass. If you are planning a new landscape, choose your plants and trees wisely, and space them appropriately to reduce the competition for water. Prevent run-offs and deterioration of water quality by choosing the right soil augmenting additives. Mulching is another way to retain soil moisture and reduce the water requirements of plants.

Introduce hardscaping: Reduce the water-craving lawn areas by adding hardscaping elements, such as flagstones or concrete. At the same time, schedule routine irrigation maintenance services to keep your pathways clear of leaves or debris that could impact drainage, or lead to mossy, hazardous surfaces. A seasonal tune-up will not only help your drainage systems, but also extend the life and functionality of your irrigation systems.

Upgrade irrigation systems and consider drainage water recycling: Complying with local water-use restrictions can help you avoid fines. One of the latest regulations adopted by California requires pressure regulators in newly installed sprinklers, effective October 1, 2020. It may be worth investing in a drip irrigation system that delivers a controlled amount of water. Modern irrigation systems offer smart, water-saving features that are configurable to your property. In fact, switching to microsprays and soaker hoses could help you extend the watering times for plants, without the risk of nutrient runoff or soil erosion. Check into ‘heavy-droplet’ sprinkler nozzles that focus on root watering, making them a highly water-efficient option. Additionally, consider implementing drainage water recycling by storing the drained water in a reservoir, pond, or drainage ditch, and reusing it to water your landscape.

Save Water and Save Money, Hire the Bay Area’s Expert Landscapers

Cost-effective, water-smart techniques are the foundation of landscaping and irrigation management in the San Jose area. The team at Petalon is at the forefront of green initiatives, our water conservation techniques are recognized in the commercial landscaping industry. Our integrated network of qualified professionals works in tandem to customize efficient water management techniques for your commercial property. Whether it is irrigation, drainage, turf care, or arbor care, we offer a number of water-smart and energy-smart solutions to help you embrace a green lifestyle.

Commercial property owners and managers across the San Jose area, depend on us for sustainable landscape management services. This includes properties in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Foster City, Dublin, Hayward, Santa Clara, Fremont, Redwood City, and Livermore CA.

Call 408-453-3998 to learn more about landscaping water saving ideas for your San Jose area property. You can also contact us online to book a consultation.