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SMART Irrigation Control Saves Water, Promotes a Healthier Landscape So-called “smart” irrigation control systems save water and provide for healthier plants. Isn’t it time you considered upgrading the way you water your property? Residential and commercial irrigation has undergone enormous changes in the last 15 years. Technological advances, such as the ability to respond to site conditions, ha…

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…

Water Conservation Tips for Commercial Landscapes Water is a precious and costly resource in California. Petalon Landscape Management offers these water conservation tips for commercial landscapes, designed to save money while keeping your outdoor spaces attractive: Invest in modern irrigation techniques. Cutting-edge water technology significantly reduces water usage for landscapes. Smart syste…

Petalon Landscape Management’s business approach is based on San Francisco Bay friendly landscaping concepts and ideas. As a Northern California business, Petalon is in a special position of directly affecting the environment with our landscaping practices. We’re committed to following the Bay Friendly Landscape Scorecard guidelines, which are designed to conserve earth’s resources while protecti…