Environmental Insights

Smart Watering Georgia: Harnessing Its Full Potential

Posted by Tim Lake on Jun 4, 2021 11:10:24 AM

If you’re a property owner or manager, then chances are you’ve heard the phrase “smart watering” before. Though not exactly a new concept, smart watering systems have exploded in popularity in the past five years, with people all over the world looking to improve the efficiency of their landscapes. 

Many landowners swear by this money-saving irrigation method, both to reduce water waste and to improve the long-term health of their plants and lawns. In this article, we'll explore the science and benefits of smart watering systems, and show you how to get the most from your smart water system. 

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Topics: Water Management

Georgia Backyard Landscape Design: Transform Your Outdoor Living

Posted by Tim Lake on May 6, 2021 3:51:33 PM

With the weather getting toasty and the outdoors bursting into bloom, we’re all looking for ways to maximize the time we spend in our outside spaces. From playing lawn sports with the kids to hosting barbeques with family and friends, our yards offer so many ways to enjoy being out in nature. These spaces are about much more than a patch of grass and a few potted plants - they are where memories are made. 

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Weathermatic SmartLink: How Saving Water Saves You Money

Posted by Tim Lake on Apr 1, 2021 2:12:33 PM

There is a common myth that running a business sustainably is expensive. It’s an understandable misconception. In recent years the market has exploded with overpriced products claiming to be eco-friendly, on the condition that businesses pay big bucks for installation and upkeep, not to mention the fees should something go wrong. 

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Topics: Water Management

Emergency Commercial Landscaping in Georgia

Posted by Tim Lake on Mar 28, 2021 1:23:09 PM

A lot is riding on the contractors you hire to complete your commercial landscaping project, and it's never fun to think about the consequences of something going wrong. Many people are surprised by just how frequently we are called on to carry out emergency landscaping on commercial contracts. In fact, emergency landscaping makes up a large proportion of our annual work. 

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Topics: Landscape Construction

How to Find Commercial landscape Maintenance in Georgia

Posted by Tim Lake on Feb 3, 2021 2:55:23 PM

Your outside space is the first - and last - thing guests or potential clients will see when they visit your Georgia site. A well-maintained landscape can speak volumes for a business, projecting a sense of professionalism and care from the get-go. A properly-maintained property shows clients, employees, and the community you care about their well-being—while reducing your liabilities. 

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Topics: Commercial Landscape Maintenance

The Wildly Important: T.Lake’s Weekend with a Rockstar Tree Farmer

Posted by Tim Lake on Jan 15, 2021 2:34:50 PM

Sometimes, we are lucky enough to stumble upon experiences that transform the way we work. These opportunities come in the form of people, events, or pieces of knowledge, and have the power to fine-tune and amplify our sense of purpose. 

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Dormant pruning facts and myths for Macon, GA

Posted by Tim Lake on Jan 7, 2021 1:41:39 PM

If you have even a small interest in gardening, then chances are you’ve heard a variety of myths about how to get the most from your plants. These range from adding sand to clay soil to improve drainage, to using baking soda to treat black spots, to burying banana peels next to a new bed of roses to help raise potassium levels in the soil. While these might sound like harmless old wives tales, in some cases, paying too much attention to factually questionable advice can cause real damage to your yard. 

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IPM: What is it and why has it taken the green industry by storm?

Posted by Tim Lake on Dec 3, 2020 3:45:22 PM

In recent years we have seen a shift in the way people relate to their outside spaces, with more and more of us seeking to live harmoniously with our natural surroundings

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Bridging the Gap: How Environmental Design is Transforming our Outdoor Spaces

Posted by Tim Lake on Oct 29, 2020 3:44:08 PM

When you picture the perfect outdoor space, what do you see? Greenery? Flowers? Shaded areas? Perhaps a bubbling boulder, or a small pond? Each of us has different ideas about what makes a space great, but the chances are, they will all share one thing in common: life

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Topics: Water Management, Environmental Services, Landscape Design

Plan An Autumn Escape for Your Georgia Landscape

Posted by Tim Lake on Oct 1, 2020 4:06:09 PM

Wow, this year has been crazy, hasn’t it? 2020 has seen a global pandemic, mass protests, political bitterness, and wildfires. Add to that the fact that this year has an election coming up and things definitely seem a bit chaotic.

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Topics: Landscape Design