Community pools are a central feature in many HOA neighborhoods, providing a place for residents to relax, socialize, and cool off during the hot Texas summers. However, maintaining the pool area can be a significant part of an HOA’s budget. Thoughtful landscaping and irrigation strategies can enhance the beauty of the pool area while also…
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Blooming as early as February in some regions, the sunny faces of daffodils bring the promise of spring. The distinctive, trumpet-shaped flowers are a welcome sight after the cold winter months. In addition to the charm of early flowering, daffodils are unique for their symbolism and interesting botanical characteristics. Here are a few aspects that…
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Homeowner Association (HOA) board members should ask specific common questions when considering landscaping providers to ensure the maintenance and improvement of the community. Here are some common questions that HOA board members should ask landscaping providers: Guarantees and Warranties: These questions help HOA board members initially assess the landscaping company’s suitability for their community’s needs…
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As an HOA board member or property manager, your goal is to have beautiful green grass at neighborhood entrances and in common areas. Accomplishing this in our dry, Texas heat can be a challenge and there are several things to consider for different warm-season grass types. Here are a few of the common grass types…
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When is the last time you took a good objective look at your property’s landscaping? Regular maintenance can go a long way but you may not realize that what once looked so fresh and contemporary now looks outdated and unwelcoming. Most commercial landscapes have a limited life span and over time, will start looking tired…
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Decomposed granite is an ideal hardscaping product that has many uses in commercial landscaping. Have you noticed how some commercial businesses and neighborhoods look attractive and visually interesting all year round? On closer observation, you will often find that the landscaping design includes defined areas of ground cover, borders, and paths comprised of decomposed granite.…
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Landscaping large areas of your commercial property in a visually interesting, yet economical way can be a challenge. Large expanses of grass can be impractical and expensive to maintain. A good commercial landscape design, especially for large spaces, consists of both softscape and hardscape elements. Softscape elements are low-maintenance plants, flowers, grasses, bushes and…
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It’s no surprise that people are naturally drawn to beautiful water features like fountains, waterfalls and cascading pools. Water, an essential element for life, is symbolic of purity and cleansing. It is powerful enough to wash away earth, carve through stone, put out fire, and destroy iron. Studies show that running water relieves stress and…
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There are many good reasons to find ground cover substitutes for grass, especially in Texas. Grass requires constant maintenance including mowing, fertilizing, overseeding, edging and watering. Lots of watering! Many places in Texas have watering restrictions, especially in drought conditions during the hot, dry months of summer. This makes grass substitutes an important landscaping issue.…
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Let’s face it, first impressions really do count! People form an opinion about your company based on the initial impression they get in the first few seconds they see the exterior of your property. That perception is really hard to change and it can either boost your image or leave customers with a negative impression…
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