Author: Petalon Landscape

Landscape Maintenance Services, Walnut Creek, Eastbay, CA

Important Items For Commercial Landscape Maintenance

Written by Petalon Landscape on December 23, 2016. Posted in Blog, Landscape Maintenance.

The most important items for landscape maintenance vary according to the needs of individual clients. The Petalon Landscape Management team offers a full range of services to keep your outdoor spaces looking vibrant and inviting, all year long.

Our clients – property managers, HOAs, municipalities, retailers and corporations – require these services most often:

Plant care. Expert selection and nurturing of plants is critically important to the robust appearance of a landscape. Our professional staff favors the use of sustainable native plants and considers sun exposure, soil type, watering needs, organic fertilizing requirements, color, size and client preference when building or maintaining a commercial landscape.

Tree management. Petalon has certified arborists on staff who are extensively trained in the care of trees. Their expertise covers the gamut of tree management, including selecting appropriate trees for a property, caring for newly planted and mature trees, pruning, and relocating or removing trees.

Irrigation management. Water conservation is a priority for the Petalon team and the clients we serve. Small upgrades to existing water systems, including installation of drip irrigation and smart controllers that monitor weather conditions, can make big differences in water usage and utility bills.

Upkeep of pedestrian areas. Quality hardscaping such as walkways, water features and patios make outdoor areas more inviting for pedestrians, customers and tenants. Hardscapes also reduce overall water requirements but sometimes need repair, maintenance or upgrades.

An Organic Approach to Commercial Landscape Maintenance

California businesses increasingly demand natural methods of fertilizing and pest control for landscape maintenance over the use of poisons and chemicals. As a sustainable landscape contractor, Petalon recommends this organic approach for clients to reduce harmful impacts on the environment.

We implement integrated pest management as a way of controlling unwanted insects. Non-chemical methods such as the use of natural organisms or removing food sources are very effective.

For commercial clients throughout the Bay Area and in Fremont, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, Danville, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Palo Alto, Livermore, and Pleasanton, Petalon also recycles green waste, uses low-emission tools and equipment, and introduces drought-tolerant native plants into existing landscapes.

What are the important items to consider for your commercial landscape maintenance needs? Call 408-453-3998 today to talk to a Petalon Landscape Management professional.

Drought Tolerant Landscape Services, Silicon Valley, Easy Bay Area

Ideas For Drought Resistant Commercial Landscaping

Written by Petalon Landscape on November 30, 2016. Posted in Landscape Maintenance, Water Management.

Exciting Ideas for Drought-Resistant Commercial Landscaping

With so many ideas for drought-resistant commercial landscaping, California’s lack of rain in recent years is actually proving to be a terrific opportunity for corporations, property managers and public entities.

A professional landscaping contractor can replace thirsty lawns and non-native plants with trees, shrubs, and grasses that require a fraction of the water but bring a special beauty to outdoor areas that will charm pedestrians, customers, employees or tenants.

Tired commercial landscapes throughout California are being re-evaluated and reinvigorated. Low precipitation totals are driving a revolution in landscaping practices that is changing the appearance of commercial properties in our state while conserving water and reducing irrigation costs.

These Ideas for Drought-Resistant Commercial Landscaping Provide Beauty and Save Water

Drought-resistant commercial landscaping techniques include:

Installing modern watering systems that employ smart controls to monitor weather conditions, drip irrigation, efficient sprinkler heads and leak detectors. These methods also save money by lowering your water bills:
Using native plants. Fescue grasses, all types of succulents and groundcovers such as dymondia or myoporum perform well in commercial applications. Perennials such as vinca add color year after year.

Strategic placing and spacing of plants. Overplanting is common in many commercial landscapes. Envisioning how a mature landscape will look is important in preventing an overcrowded look.

Installing hardscapes. Graceful sculptures, lawn art, benches, walkways, walls and borders and wet or dry water features are becoming popular on commercial properties. Because hardscaping is durable and distinctive, it’s possible to create signature landscapes that last for years and require little maintenance.

Reducing lawns. Expanses of grass require a great deal of water, fertilization, and regular mowing and edging. Replacing even a modest section of lawn with drought-tolerant shrubs and groundcover can result in significant water savings.

Petalon Landscape Management offers drought-resistant landscaping services to commercial customers throughout the Bay Area, including the communities of Fremont, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, Danville, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Palo Alto, Livermore and Pleasanton.

Call 408-453-3998 today to discuss more great ideas for commercial drought resistant landscaping design with one of our customer representatives.

Water Conservation Tips For Commercial Landscapes

Written by Petalon Landscape on October 30, 2016. Posted in Water Management.

Water Conservation Tips for Commercial Landscapes

Water is a precious and costly resource in California. Petalon Landscape Management offers these water conservation tips for commercial landscapes, designed to save money while keeping your outdoor spaces attractive:

Invest in modern irrigation techniques. Cutting-edge water technology significantly reduces water usage for landscapes. Smart systems that monitor soil moisture and deliver the exact amount of water required to keep your plants, shrubs, trees and flowers healthy are well worth the modest investment.

Water in the early morning or in the evening. Avoid irrigating during the heat of the day, when water evaporates most readily. Irrigating before the sun comes up or just after dusk allows water to better absorb into the ground. Try not to water late at night, because fungi and bacteria can form on plants and grass that remain wet for long periods.

A regular schedule of maintenance is essential. Sprinklers or drip systems can clog, develop leaks, or become obstructed due to plant growth. Periodic inspections and prompt repairs of the irrigation system will prevent water from being wasted, save money, and keep your landscapes healthy. Regular checks also reveal system design flaws that may be preventing some plants from being properly watered.

Replace thirsty, non-native plants with a drought-tolerant landscape. Many property owners are reducing or eliminating lawns and replacing them with native plants that require less water. Lower water bills recoup a small initial investment surprisingly quickly.

Group plants according to water needs. Uniform irrigation of a large, horticulturally diverse outdoor space wastes water and produces an uneven landscape. Grouping low-water plants together makes it easier to irrigate based upon need, reducing overall water usage.

Petalon Landscape Management helps California HOAs, public entities, retail shopping centers and property managers in Fremont, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, Danville, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Palo Alto, Livermore and Pleasanton adjust their landscapes to climate change and lower rainfall.

Call us at 408-453-3998 today to learn more water conservation tips for commercial landscapes.

Commercial Landscape for Businesses, Apartments, HOA, and More, East Bay, CA

Bay Friendly Landscaping Concepts And Ideas

Written by Petalon Landscape on October 15, 2016. Posted in Landscape Maintenance.

Petalon Landscape Management’s business approach is based on San Francisco Bay friendly landscaping concepts and ideas.

As a Northern California business, Petalon is in a special position of directly affecting the environment with our landscaping practices. We’re committed to following the Bay Friendly Landscape Scorecard guidelines, which are designed to conserve earth’s resources while protecting the well-being of humans and animals.

Our customers can expect Petalon Landscape Management to follow these Bay friendly landscaping concepts and ideas, derived from the scorecard:

Emphasizing native, drought-tolerant plantings. One of the most important services Petalon provides is installation of sustainable landscapes that conserve precious resources, including water. Even with the drought easing in northern California, irrigating responsibly reduces maintenance costs.

Recycling of at least 50 percent of the demolition and construction waste. Recycling keeps used concrete, asphalt and other materials out of the landfill. Salvaging existing items such as decks, fences or hard surfaces is also good for the earth and provides materials that can be reused.

Providing for the natural growth of plants. A healthy landscape should avoid drastic, time-consuming pruning by allowing plenty of room for trees and plants to grow to a natural size.

Refraining from planting invasive species. Plantings that are not native to California use more water, fertilizer and pesticides. Native landscapes are beautiful and require a fraction of the time and maintenance costs.

Using weather-based irrigation systems. Another way to save water is installation of smart irrigation systems that don’t operate when it’s raining.

Minimizing lawns. An expanse of grass can be lovely, but a drain on resources. Planting ground covers or building hardscapes is a cost-saving alternative to thirsty lawns.

Petalon provides the Bay Area and the communities of San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Foster City and Los Altos with Bay friendly landscaping concepts and ideas.

Bay Friendly Landscaping Concepts and Ideas from Your Local Contractor

Petalon Landscape Management incorporates measures that safeguard the earth in every project, from large-scale renovations of corporate or civic outdoor spaces to small enhancements for retail outlets. Our environmental efforts also save our clients money in the long term.

If you care about the earth, hire a contractor that follows bay friendly landscaping concepts and ideas. Call 408-453-3998 to schedule an appointment with a Petalon Landscape Management customer representative.

Bay Area, Commercial Arborist Tree Care, San Francisco, CA

Commercial Lawn Care Is Not What It Was Five Years Ago

Written by Petalon Landscape on September 26, 2016. Posted in Lawn Care.

Landscaping in California is evolving. Commercial lawn care is not what it was five years ago.

Drought in the western United States has forever changed the way contractors such as Petalon Landscape Management do business. Contractors and their commercial clients are beginning to understand that installing and maintaining outdoor areas that mimic the landscapes of Europe or the eastern U.S. is impractical in a desert climate.

Today, there is an emphasis on environmental concerns and creating more practical, inviting spaces in which tenants, shoppers, and the public can enjoy spending time.

Why is commercial lawn care not what it was five years ago? Here are some reasons:

Water rates have followed the principle of supply and demand as a result of years of dramatically lower rainfall. The more expensive rates of recent years have prompted businesses, real estate managers, public agencies and other property owners to rethink the way their open land is maintained.

Irrigation technology has improved significantly. Today, smart watering systems are able to sense the weather and ground moisture, then keep plants healthy and attractive while minimizing water use. Once installed, these modern systems are compelling businesses to re-think the the look of their overall landscape, including lawns.

Pressure to cut maintenance budgets is increasing. In order to control costs, businesses are seeking to reduce or eliminate the expense of mowing, fertilizing, seeding and aerating grass areas.

Native, earth-friendly plantings are growing more popular. Companies are realizing landscapes that are sustainable also are attractive, save money, and convey a favorable impression. Instead of large expanses of grass, native plants and ground covers are being installed.

Creative hardscapes are replacing lawns. Appealing sitting areas, with water features, colorful pavers, walls and planters encourage people to linger in the space. Many commercial enterprises find such public areas are good for business.

Up-to-Date Commercial Lawn Care Services for the Bay Area

Petalon Landscape Management serves commercial customers in the Bay Area communities of Fremont, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, Danville, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose and Palo Alto with the latest in landscaping technology and ideas.

Commercial lawn care is not what is was five years ago, and Petalon welcomes the changes. For an on-site consultation, call 408-453-3998 today to schedule an appointment.

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Written by Petalon Landscape on December 28, 2015. Posted in Request a Quote.