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Plant of the Week: Bottlebrush
Happy Tuesday! Our plant of the week is the Bottlebrush, a vibrant shrub famous for its bright, brush like red flowers. Callistemon, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, gets its unique name because its blooms look just like brushes used to clean old bottles. They are...
Plant of the Week: Bottlebrush
Happy Tuesday! Our plant of the week is the Bottlebrush, a vibrant shrub famous for its bright, brush like red flowers. Callistemon, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, gets its unique name because its blooms look just like brushes used to clean old bottles. They are...
It’s Never Just One Ant
Thought squishing that one rogue ant solved your bug problem? Think again. You may have actually just sent an invite to the rest of the colony. Here’s what’s really happening: the second an ant gets crushed, it releases alarm pheromones into the air, alerting every...
Plant of the Week: Oleander
Our plant of the week is Oleander, a drought-tolerant shrub famous for its bright, showy clusters of flowers. Nerium, aka Oleander develops yellow, white, pink, light orange and red flowers that are often gathered in clusters, located at the end of the branches. It is...
Debunking 3 Lawn Watering Myths
Do you know the proper way to water your lawn?There’s lots of advice out there about the best way to water your grass, so we wanted to debunk some of the most common lawn watering myths. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sDYA2bxmKHA Myth 1: you only need to water your...
Plant of the Week: Cordyline
Happy Monday! Today's Plant of the Week is... Cordyline! Also known as ti plants, cabbage palms, or palm lilies, Cordyline is part of the asparagus family and it has a pretty fascinating history! Early Polynesian voyagers carried Cordyline across the Pacific as an...
New Plant Installation Before & After
Happy Transformation Tuesday! This week, we upgraded this home's front landscape with all new plants! Our crew planted Big Blue Liriope along the walkway, Ivory Encore Azaleas and Camellia Sasanquas along the front of the home, and Sunshine Ligustrums to frame the...
Plant of the Week: Papyrus
Today's plant of the week is Papyrus, also known as Paper reed or Nile grass. Our modern English word paper comes directly from the word Papyrus, which ancient Egyptians used to write on. They also used parts of the plant to make boats, rope, sandals, and mats....
Your Sprinkler Math Matters
Did you know your lawn needs about 1 inch of water per week? But how long does it actually take to put down that 1 inch? We tested three different sprinkler setups and measured how long it took each one to put down ¼ inch of water....
Not Your Typical Drainage Job
Today, we’re taking a look at a unique drainage project that required a special solution. Most standing water problems can be solved with drains and catch basins that redirect water away from the property. However, this house sits on a hill, while the backyard is...
Plant of the Week: Yucca
Our Plant of the Week is the Yucca! Known for its bold, architectural look, Yucca is a tough and versatile plant that can handle some serious heat and drought!
Did you know? Yucca plants are ancient, dating back to the Paleocene epoch, and there are around 40–50 different species, ranging from the iconic Joshua Tree to Adam’s Needle. Their strong fibers can even be used to make rope, baskets, and paper! Yucca makes a great choice for landscapes that need a plant that can handle the heat!