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Sustainability is both environmentally responsible and economically responsible.  And there are 5 ways you can achieve both by managing your landscape to conserve money, protect natural resources and prevent waste.

Here's how:

VALUE ENHANCEMENT

• When budgeting for landscape projects, remember:  everything doesn't have to happen at once. Consider a multi-year plan that has key landscape areas maturing at varying rates.
• Don't forget safety, security, exterior lighting or infrastructure.  Tree pruning, irritation upgrades, brush clearance, erosion control and drainage issues taken care of now will save costs and protect you from liability later.
• Give your landscape a good spring cleaning - even if it isn't spring.
• In desert resort communities, autumn welcomes returning residents and guests. Use summer to renovate, retrofit or take care of deferred maintenance.

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Be efficient with natural resources. CONSERVE and preserve.
• Be responsible in the use of pesticides and fertilizers and use plant material and planting techniques that are compatible with the Coachella Valley's unique climate, soil and eco-system.
• When making decisions about your landscape, remember: an environmentally-friendly landscape will enhance the air you breathe, reduce heat and pollutants, absorb noise and provide long lasting value, beauty and functionality.  Who doesn't want that?

WATER MANAGEMENT

• In the desert, we're used to arid conditions.  Still, drought conditions statewide have resulted in local and state water providers raising rates across the board and issuing surcharges for excessive consumption. Improve how you use water to reduce these costs and irrigate more effectively.
• CONSERVE water management technology can control your irrigation from remote computer systems to control your water flow and save you money. We've done the bottom line math and it works. Call us to learn more.
• Invest in a water audit, check your system for leaks, switch to drip/low-volume systems for shrubs and replace thirsty plants with ones that thrive with less water.

SOUND HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES

• Horticulture is a science that basically translates to understanding the life cycle of each plant species, pest and disease control, soil and water, and strategies to manage and extend the life and health of the plants in the landscape. Apply horticultural best practices to your landscape and see the difference it makes.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Go with a licensed professional contractor! A professional landscape contractor can assess, plan and recommend a detailed, integrated service strategy that is aligned with your business goals, partner with you on saving money using cost-efficient technologies...and at the same time, contribute to a healthier environment.