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Caring for Live Holiday Decor

Caring for Live Holiday Decor

Holiday decor makes its appearance earlier and earlier each year.  Options can range from LED lights that "dance" to the latest holiday music to various shapes and sizes of inflatables to a multitude of colored artificial trees.  There are endless ways for commercial property owners and managers to celebrate the season and show their holiday spirit.  But as a landscaper, I can't help but gravitate back to more traditional options like live trees, fresh cut wreaths, swags, and greens, and Poinsettias.  After all, some of my best holiday memories are invoked by the smell of pine.  Many commercial properties also choose this style of decor, but how do you keep it fresh and beautiful up to and beyond the holidays?
Brine or Salt-Which is Better?

Brine or Salt-Which is Better?

Keeping commercial properties safe during winter weather is a number one priority. There are several products and methods available to address accumulating ice and snow and to keep properties safe and accessible for all users. As the snow and ice industry evolves, professionals continue to seek out better products, faster and longer lasting methods, and more cost-effective practices to minimize risk in winter weather. One practice that is becoming more popular throughout State Highway Administrations and Department of Works offices is applying brine.  But can this method be applied at the commercial property level?
Will the Wonky Weather Impact Fall Display?

Will the Wonky Weather Impact Fall Display?

  • Posted on October 17, 2018
  • /Under Blog
By: Sue Zwolinski, Certified Arborist As the warm days of summer fade into the cool days of fall, thoughts of campfires and Halloween replace the laid-back days filled with fun in the sun. Often the conversation will turn to apple picking, pumpkin patches, and especially where to see the best fall color displays. Many states and agencies try to predict when the peak color displays will happen but there are many factors that impact when the trees will change and just how long they will stay that way. Given the less than favorable…continue reading →
Achieve Vibrant Green Space with this Simple Solution

Achieve Vibrant Green Space with this Simple Solution

DC, Maryland, and Virginia rank as one of the most highly competitive markets in the United States for property owners, making it extremely important to stand out in the crowd of competitors vying for the same market share. One of the biggest things that potential tenants, clients, and renters notice is the condition of the properties green space. When deciding where to live, shop, or work natural green space has become an important factor and donning a lush green space may be enough to tip the odds in your favor.
Next Generation Landscapes for Multi-Generational Communities

Next Generation Landscapes for Multi-Generational Communities

We are living in an interesting time where the two largest generations including boomers and millennials are seeking convenience and on-site amenities when shopping for the place they call home. So the question becomes how property managers create an atmosphere that will attract and retain two of the largest population segments of our time?
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