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Herbicides, Fertilizers, Pre & Post-Emergents, Oh My!

By Bob Kling / September 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Herbicides, Fertilizers, Pre & Post-Emergents, Oh My!

As a commercial property manager, HOA Board Member, or Hotel General Manager, you may have heard these terms used by your landscapers. Perhaps your Chief Engineer has also mentioned them when discussing which products to apply for minimizing weeds and maintaining the health and greenery of the turfgrass. There is often confusion surrounding the terminologies […]

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“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in the water.” Loren Eisley

By Bob Kling / June 1, 2022 / Comments Off on “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in the water.” Loren Eisley

     Irrigation systems are a critical component in ensuring your commercial landscaping and lawn look healthy, well-maintained, and inviting.  The “curb appeal” of your hotel, HOA, or other commercial property is viewed by guests, residents, customers, and employees as an indication of the commitment to a quality experience, community, and workplace.  So, keeping your […]

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“The more you love roses, the more you must bear with thorns.”

By Bob Kling / November 15, 2021 / Comments Off on “The more you love roses, the more you must bear with thorns.”

Knockout & Drift Rose Bushes & Rose Rosette Disease The title quote is from Matshona Dhliwayo  Over the past couple of decades, one of the most popular shrubs used in commercial landscaping and residential properties has been the rose bush.  There are two main varieties that have been commonly used, the Drift Rose and the […]

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One of Texas’s Most Beautiful Trees & a New Exotic Threat Called CMBS

By Bob Kling / September 15, 2021 / Comments Off on One of Texas’s Most Beautiful Trees & a New Exotic Threat Called CMBS

One of the most beautiful trees that consistently provides us with flowers throughout our hot summers is the crape myrtle.  These trees are prized for their ease of care, disease resistance, long lasting blooms, and the different colors to choose from.  They are generally multi-trunked with a smooth and attractive bark.  Even better crape myrtles […]

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