Spring weeds do not always begin in spring. Dandelions, clover, plantain, field bindweed, and other broadleaf weeds may already be established in turf as the growing season winds down. They can become less visible when temperatures fall, then return when conditions improve. For commercial and multifamily properties, waiting for visible spring pressure can turn weed […]

A tree can appear healthy from a distance while deadwood, weak branch connections, irrigation stress, pest activity or root-zone problems are developing out of view. Winter is often when those weaknesses become operational problems. For commercial and multifamily properties, proactive commercial tree care should begin before the first heavy snow or ice event. September and […]

Fall pests rarely announce themselves at the property line. The first sign may be insects collecting on a sunny exterior wall, a spider in a ground-floor common area or a string of tenant and resident complaints that appears after temperatures begin to change. For commercial and multifamily properties, waiting for indoor complaints and then reacting […]

A fall flower installation for commercial properties checklist Every fall, the same thing happens on properties across the country: summer flowers start fading, fall flowers haven't gone in yet, and for a week or two — sometimes longer — the beds out front look like nobody's home. It's not a big mistake. Nobody planned for […]

Commercial properties do not stop needing attention when the seasons change In spring and summer, property teams manage landscape maintenance, turf health, irrigation, curb appeal, planting beds, cleanup, trimming, and exterior presentation. In winter, those same properties shift into snow removal, ice management, sidewalk safety, parking lot access, tenant communication, and after-hours response. Many properties […]

Commercial landscapes are under more pressure today than ever before. Water restrictions are tightening. Temperatures are rising earlier. Water costs continue increasing. And property expectations are not getting lower. At the same time, commercial properties are still expected to maintain: For many properties, traditional irrigation systems are struggling to keep up with those demands. That […]

Brown spots in turf do not always mean drought stress. In many commercial landscapes, what appears to be a small patch of yellowing grass may actually be a much larger problem developing underneath the soil. One of the most damaging turf issues commercial properties face during summer is grub infestation. And unfortunately, by the time […]

For many Utah property managers, water restrictions are no longer a future concern. They are becoming an operational reality. Following one of the driest winters in recent memory, Governor Spencer Cox declared a statewide emergency as drought conditions worsened across Utah. Water agencies across the state have already begun implementing restrictions, reducing irrigation flexibility, and […]

Why now is the best time for Utah irrigation upgrades  Utah’s winter has been anything but typical. November and December were warmer than normal, snowfall has been minimal, and the ground still hasn’t frozen in many areas. Even as we move into January and February, forecasts show continued mild conditions. We’re all hoping for cold […]