Proper Maintenance Practices for Grasses
Successful Grass Maintenance Techniques:
Stakes on Trees and Shrubs – When to remove
There is some debate on when to remove tree and shrub stakes, we believe it’s best…
Controlling Sod Webworm aka “Lawn Moths”
Sod Webworms, or “Lawn Moths” will often do the most damage in the spring and summer when its under the most stress
Preparing your Property Landscape for Rain
Just because your property is on a relatively flat area doesn’t mean that it is not subject to some kind of flood damage. Actually, properties on flat land are often much harder to have good functioning drainage installed on because the property does not provide adequate fall for the water to flow downstream into drains …
CPSA Updates and Reissues Drought Stage Plan
A few weeks ago, the California Pool and Spa Association announced the release of a model Drought Stage Plan that outlined the appropriate steps to be taken by cities or water districts considering restrictions on swimming pools and spas in times of drought. This plan came as a result of the CPSA’s work with many …
Pools use Less Water than you Might Think
California’s Drought and the Pool Industry in 2015 Pool Industry Compared to Other Industries Economic Sector $ (GSP 2001) / Acre Foot of Water Rice $58 Alfalfa $65 Cotton $252 Total Agriculture $893 Orchards $927 Vineyard $1,510 Fruits & Vegetables $3,585 Schools $36,378 Food Processing $88,784 Paper & Mills $124,045 Petroleum Refining $162,274 Total Commercial …