Not only can broken valves be annoying, they can also cost you a lot of money. A sudden increase in your water bill is a sure sign that there is a water leak somewhere. If the leak is not inside your home, it is likely your sprinkler irrigation system and most often the result of …
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Whether you are an experienced gardener or a weekend enthusiast, there are some things you should consider when making changes to your landscape. Regardless of whether you are planning a complete garden makeover or just looking to make a couple of changes, there are several important factors to take into account before doing anything. I’ve …
Have you heard the expression, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” It’s a loaded question that usually leads nowhere. Eight times out of ten you begin daydreaming of building a spaceship or a time machine. Best-selling author on marketing and leadership, Seth Godin, says a better question to consider is: “What …
Regardless of whether your landscape consists of mostly grass or a variety of plants and shrubs, you have probably needed to fertilize at one point or another. Lawn and plants need a boost every now and then to help them get through seasons or to make them bloom better. Most people use either a slow-release …
The easiest and fastest way to have healthy looking plants is to regularly prune them. There are four main goals when pruning plants, shrubs, or trees. They are 1) to remove dead branches, 2) to remove damaged branches, 3) to open the plant and improve air circulation, 4) to create an attractive shape. Pruning promotes …
Aphids are one of the most common pests in southern California landscapes. Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects with long slender mouthparts used to pierce stems or leaves. They tend to feed in dense groups on leaves or new growth stems and do not move rapidly when disturbed. Almost every plant has one or more aphid …
Customer satisfaction has always been a top priority for us at Groundcare Landscape. We value the opinions of our clients. As such, we sent out surveys last month to all of our landscape maintenance clients. The results are in and they were incredibly supportive and kind. I’m pleased to announce that we received nothing but …
As we enter 2021, customer service is a top priority for us at Groundcare Landscape. Our business has continued to grow slowly and we expect (hope) it will grow a fair amount more this year. For this reason, we are working hard toward establishing customer satisfaction surveys. We would like them to be part of …
Don’t worry, Groundcare has a variety of solutions. Controlling weeds in your lawn is not always the easiest thing to do, especially when properties nearby have a lot of them. However, it is necessary to do and your strategy needs to be effective and practical. Fortunately, there are several efficient ways to control weeds in …
As we enter this second month of winter, it is becoming more evident that this season will be warmer and drier than past years. Because of this, another drought isn’t out of the question. In fact, recent studies indicate that there is a 90% chance that California will likely enter a drought again this year. …
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