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Fall Color Comes in All Shapes and Sizes

Fall Color Comes in All Shapes and Sizes

Landscaping can be one of the best marketing assets a commercial property has at its disposal.  Colorful fall displays can help attract potential tenants, residents, and clients.  What comes to mind when you think “fall color?”  Maybe it’s Pansies or Mums.  Both are go-to choices to add color.  Unfortunately, both are short-lived and can be costly to plant year after year.
Employee Spotlight: Arturo Martinez

Employee Spotlight: Arturo Martinez

Meet Arturo Martinez! Arturo has been a member of the Complete Landscaping Service family for over 25 years. Early on, Arturo earned the respect of his peers and supervisors by being a hard working, knowledgeable, and loyal member of his crew.  His ability to execute complex projects propelled him from Crew Member to Crew Leader, and eventually Project Manager of the Landscape Construction Division.  As a PM, Arturo managed some of the company's most demanding new construction projects.  Whether it was installing and planting a 1400 square foot greenscreen wall at Ovation at Park Crest or overhauling the Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit at the Zoo in Washington D.C., Arturo's expertise really shows through.
4 Fall Flowering Annuals to Extend Seasonal Interest

4 Fall Flowering Annuals to Extend Seasonal Interest

With fall comes cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and the beginning of our landscape bracing itself for winter, but this doesn't mean you have to sacrifice curbside interest on your commercial property. As summer annuals inevitably begin to fade, there are ways to prolong the season. By incorporating fall flowering annuals, you can add color and extend interest as we move into the cooler months.
Cicadas Are Back. Are You Prepared for Brood X?

Cicadas Are Back. Are You Prepared for Brood X?

What is a Cicada? Cicadas are sometimes called Locusts, but they are actually related to more commonly seen landscape pests like Aphids and Leafhoppers.  There are two different types of Cicadas - annual cicadas and periodical cicadas.  Annual Cicadas appear in smaller numbers every year, while periodical cicadas come out every 13 or 17 years and have extremely large populations.  Brood X, for example, is expected to have billions - yes I said BILLIONS - of insects this summer. When Will Brood X Appear? Soil temperatures need to be 65 degrees for roughly…continue reading →
Ice Melt – After the Storm

Ice Melt – After the Storm

How Does Ice Melt Effect Landscaping? There are several types of products used to manage snow and ice during winter months.  Rock salt (Sodium chloride) is one of the most commonly used de-icers.  It is inexpensive and very effective, but unfortunately can be potentially harmful to certain surfaces and plants that may be nearby. Other types of products contain minerals like potassium, magnesium, or calcium.  These types of products are less likely to cause damage to the landscaping plants and hardscapes.  The downside is that they are more expensive than rock salt and…continue reading →
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