Don’t Let Snow and Ice Get in Your Way

Winter officially arrived on December 21st. However, some areas are already experiencing winter-like conditions with snow and ice. Don't let these conditions stand in the way of your business or customers going about their normal routine. In Memphis, snow and ice can be a challenge, which is why we started offering snow and ice treatment for our commercial customers. We have years of experience in dealing with these winter conditions. Plus, we can customize a snow or ice treatment program to keep your property safe and accessible as well as one that fits your budget. Our snow and ice treatment plans include numerous methods. First, we do a salt application prior to the inclement weather arriving. The salt application helps to prevent the snow and ice from sticking to your roads and reduces the time period between when the snow and ice hit the roads and when it starts to melt. Once the snow and ice are on the ground, we use special trucks that are equipped with snow plows. While we cannot move all the snow on your property or leading to your property, we can improve your ability to use your parking lots and the egress in and out of your facility. Our winter snow and ice treatment program can be added to your monthly landscape and lawn maintenance program at any time, offering extra value. The snow and ice treatment services are beneficial for our large institutional, retail and office complex clients. Many of our homeowners associations (HOA) and our condominium owners associations (COA) have also taken advantage of our snow and ice treatment program. Contact us now to experience the service for yourself this winter!

By |2018-12-17T21:54:14+00:00December 26th, 2018|Categories: Ice and Snow Services|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Don’t Let Snow and Ice Get in Your Way

Tips For Beautiful Retail Shopping Center Lawns and Landscape

The right landscape can make a retail shopping center feel more shoppable. That's why it's important to keep flower beds, hedges, trees, and lawns beautiful at these shopping malls and strip malls beautiful and welcoming the whole year round. It sets the mood and tells customers what the retailers feel about the customer experience. First, make sure you regularly update the look of the landscape. If trees have gotten too big after being there for decades, they might obstruct the view of the shopping center. Also, patrons want to see more environmentally sensitive landscaping so they know water is not being wasted. Second, look for ways to add ambiance through the landscaping, such as creating a natural screen with planters or hedges. These can be barriers between the road or parking lot and an outdoor patio that makes it more inviting to sit in that area. Third, consider how the landscaping works together and add plants and flowers that complement each other rather than create a confusing mix of greenery. Make the area more park-like and as an oasis where customers may want to stay longer and enjoy it. Maybe they will even continue shopping. Finally, consider the season so that you rotate seasonal flowers and plants, such as ornamental kale in the winter and chrysanthemums in the fall. Think of all the ways that you can add visual interest for visitors. We have helped numerous retail shopping centers maintain beautiful lawns and inviting landscapes. Contact us today to learn how we can help your retail space.

By |2018-12-17T21:40:11+00:00December 17th, 2018|Categories: Shopping Center Landscape|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Tips For Beautiful Retail Shopping Center Lawns and Landscape

What To Look For in a Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Company For Your HOA

When you have a homeowners association, part of the monthly dues goes toward ensuring that the common areas and sometimes even front yards are cared for by a professional landscaping and lawn company. To ensure you get the best value for all the residents that maintain their community to the highest standards, there are some key things to look for when searching for the right commercial landscape and lawn maintenance company for your HOA or COA. Know What's Included Don't just go with the lowest bid you receive because that may not tell you the whole picture of what you will actually be charged or what type of quality work they will do. It's important to have a transparent maintenance company that tells you exactly what they will do for your HOA or COA each month with a cost breakdown for maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to things like the automatic sprinkler system. Get References Find out how HOAs feel about what this landscape does for them each month in terms of water management, aesthetics, value, and overall service. If possible, go view those properties to see what their work looks like in terms of lawn and landscape maintenance. Ask those clients what they like about the landscape company and why as well as if there is anything that they don't like about them. Hire a Landscaping Company with Experience Look for a landscape maintenance company with proven experience. They've been in business for several years and can show a portfolio of work. They are more likely to have the experience to maintain your landscape better than an inexperienced company. Make sure they also have the licensing, insurance, and industry memberships that also speak to their experience. Gauge Communication Levels One of the biggest complaints HOAs and COAs have is the lack of communication with their service providers. Look for one that responds promptly to questions and concerns. You can also gauge this by checking with their other customers as well as meeting with them directly to see how they interact with you. Verify Certifications, Licenses, and Insurance Be sure to verify all paperwork to check that all certifications, licenses, and insurance is up to date and correct. This is also a sign of whether a company is honest and prompt about what they do. We'd love to work with you and show you how our years of experience taking care of HOA AND COA properties makes us the right choice for you. Contact us now to learn more!

By |2018-12-11T21:11:37+00:00December 11th, 2018|Categories: Pugh's Earthworks|Tags: , , |Comments Off on What To Look For in a Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Company For Your HOA

How to Prepare Your Lawn For Spring While It’s Still Winter

The winter time is actually an ideal time to prepare your lawn for next year's growing season. There are many things you can do to prepare the lawn while it's dormant so that it will be willing and eager to start growing when warmer weather and the rains return. Here are some lawn maintenance tasks you can do now during winter to prepare your lawn: First, remove any debris that has been accumulating throughout the fall and early winter seasons. Rake and remove all debris. This will encourage better air flow throughout the grass and prevent disease and insect infestation. When spring arrives, all this clean-up will allow new grass blades to grow without any struggle. Next, apply a pre-emergent crabgrass control right at the end of winter before soil temperatures straight to rise. This will help decrease the likelihood of weed seeds beginning to germinate. Fertilization is also important during winter to help the grass store up nutrients that it needs to foster spring growth. Since winter can wreak some havoc on lawns, it's important to address any areas that have been damaged by salt or snow plows. As the season ends, re-seed any of damaged turf areas. If you have used the pre-emergent, however, it will prevent any seeds from growing so make sure you time this right. You will want to take care of turf repairs as early as possible so that the seeds have enough time to germinate. Repairs may also involve grading your lawn to address low spots that can lead to poor drainage while high spots are often cut too close during mowing. Therefore, you will need to level out your lawn. Also, identify any places where the soil may seem more compact and aerate these areas. Make sure your mower and other equipment are clean and ready to go for the new season because you will need to use these tools more often than you did in winter. With so much work, we understand that it can feel overwhelming. That's why it makes sense to consider a commercial landscaping service that can handle all these tasks for you during the winter months and into the spring season. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for your commercial lawn.  

By |2018-12-05T02:36:00+00:00December 5th, 2018|Categories: Feed Your Lawn|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Prepare Your Lawn For Spring While It’s Still Winter
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