Landscape Maintenance

Although the rains have returned to California, homeowner associations in the Bay Area still desire the benefits of drought-resistant landscaping. Water conservation is now common practice in our state. HOA managers and tenants realize that even when precipitation is plentiful, an earth-friendly landscape of native plants and shrubs using minimal irrigation is not an option, but a requirement. A…

Summer Tree and Plant Care, for Changing Seasonal Needs Proper summer plant and tree care is important for the long-term health of your company’s landscape. Petalon Landscape Management’s commercial clients depend on us to keep their properties looking healthy and vibrant all year long. When the weather turns warm, our staff will to meet the changing seasonal needs of your trees and plants. We’re…

When it’s time to select a hardscape contractor in the Bay Area, consider these factors: The type of project. Not every contractor performs the same work. Try to find one that excels at the kind of hardscape you want. For instance, massive hillside retaining walls require a level of expertise that could be different from building a simple walkway. Do some research. As with any installation or…

After heavy rainfall in the winter and early spring, it’s time to prepare for and take advantage of those hotter, drier days. Summer is the season for drainage maintenance and repairs by your landscaping pro. Proper drainage is critically important to a landscape. A lack of drainage results in standing water or soggy spots in lawns or flowerbeds. Excessive drainage leaves other areas dry and ofte…

Diligent Pest Control in the Spring Skilled pest control in spring by the pros at Petalon Landscape Management means fewer problems with infestations in the summer and fall. We can assist you in keeping a handle on pests such as moles, gophers, ants, grasshoppers, rats, aphids and beetles. Petalon Landscape Management employs a green philosophy with every customer, preferring to employ organic me…

Our Arborists’ Springtime Duties Yield Great Summertime Results Petalon Landscape Managment’s certified arborists know that their hard work during spring results in healthy, thriving trees when the weather turns warm. Springtime is when we assess clients’ trees for signs of winter damage and chart a course for ongoing care and maintenance. Although winters in California are typically mild, our pr…

To prepare outdoor areas for the growing season, the professionals at Petalon Landscape Management offer these common-sense commercial landscaping tips for spring: Perform a general cleanup of the landscape. Fallen leaves, branches and other debris that accumulate during winter should removed. If needed, it’s a good time to repair your hardscaping. Assess trees for signs of disease. Spring is…

The most important items for landscape maintenance vary according to the needs of individual clients. The Petalon Landscape Management team offers a full range of services to keep your outdoor spaces looking vibrant and inviting, all year long. Our clients – property managers, HOAs, municipalities, retailers and corporations – require these services most often: Plant care. Expert selection and n…

Exciting Ideas for Drought-Resistant Commercial Landscaping With so many ideas for drought-resistant commercial landscaping, California’s lack of rain in recent years is actually proving to be a terrific opportunity for corporations, property managers and public entities. A professional landscaping contractor can replace thirsty lawns and non-native plants with trees, shrubs, and grasses that req…