Trends to entice workers back to SF Bay Area offices COVID gave remote employees a fresh perspective on the workplace. The verdict wasn’t pretty. A survey by Essity, a global health and hygiene company, found that most workers felt they had a healthier lifestyle working from home than in the office. 58 percent felt their […]
Our downloadable landscape activities guide for the year We’re featuring a downloadable infographic/calendar of landscape activities in response to the requests of many of our clients. (See link below). Broken out by month, we recommend three to five seasonal activities for each. Check out our sample activities for the first quarter of the year. Dormant […]
Why tree care planning is critical It’s the best thing you can do to ensure a tree’s survival in the drought. Huge, mature trees. Whether you have one or a hundred, I’ve heard many stories about drought-stressed trees whose symptoms weren’t apparent to the average person. But ultimately, they became infected and had to be […]
Water saving trends, tools and tips for your SF Bay Area landscape Irrigation technology is becoming more efficient. Our post lists trends and tips you can use to irrigation more efficiently. Smart Irrigation Controller Trends What you need to know about trends in Smart Irrigation Controllers It’s about accessibility! And, cloud storage. Controlling your system […]
Take advantage of these 2018 SF Bay Area Water District Rebates while they last. Water conservation rebates for 8 SF Bay Area districts. Everything you need to know including how much you will save, prerequisites and other details. Plus links to each district. Commercial and residential water district rebates. Most popular are the “cash for […]
California’s New Permanent Water Regulations Explained We explain California’s new permanent water regulations, in plain language. Why it was passed. Its effect on you. Below there is a link to resources that will help you conserve. And, we squish one ridiculous myth flying around the web! Freshly signed into law by Governor Brown, the bills […]
8 Easy Drought Tolerant Plants for Your SF Bay Area Climate. And, how to care for them. These plants are beautiful and tough. They will save water and add color to your garden. One of these 8 plants will work for your SF Bay Area climate. Whether you live in the hottest inland part of […]
This confirms what we expected after a ferocious rainy season that wreaked havoc throughout much the state. Key facts: Just one year ago only 5% of the state was drought free Sierra snowpack stands at 179% of its historic average (the biggest in 22 years) San Joaquin Valley and most of Southern California remains in […]
What’s new in landscape and gardening? Every year there are numerous reports on the latest trends in plants, hardscape, irrigation and even color. From technology to outdoor living. Designers, Landscape Architects and Green Industry pundits weigh in on what’s hot. There are several sources for this article. The people at Gardeners’ Guild have chimed in […]
Gardeners’ Guild is obsessed with weather. Well – we are a landscape contracting company and we must adapt on a moment’s notice to rain, high winds and unseasonable heat or frost. We also stay on top of long term forecasting because our clients depend on us to help them manage their resources. I personally […]
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