Green roofs have recently gained popularity in urban areas. With new buildings going up and green roofs on a majority of them, you may wonder: What exactly is a green roof and what is its purpose?
In short, a green roof is a rooftop garden or green space. Green roofs provide an ecosystem in urban areas by improving stormwater management, reducing building energy use, and providing a space for urban wildlife. Read more »
The Benefits of Water Features and Fountains
Are you looking for something to really bring some pizzazz to your outdoor space? One way to make a bold statement and enhance your outdoor space is to install a water feature. There are a few different types of water features you can go with, depending on your space and budget. Water features have plenty of benefits, such as providing a restful area to relax. Who doesn’t enjoy listening to water running over a waterfall? Whether you decide on a relaxing koi pond, waterfall, fountain, or a reflecting pool, they all bring a sense of “wow” to your landscape. Read more »
Dog Parks – Property Amenity
In the 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 70% of U.S. households have at least one pet. With dogs continuing to be one of the most popular household pets and this number continuing to increase, dog leash laws are becoming more strict. This may leave dog owners wondering where their dogs can run and play freely. Many developments are adding dog parks as an amenity to attract dog owners and help solve this problem for the growing dog population. Here are a few pros and cons of adding a dog park to your community: Read more »
Curb Appeal and Spring Tips
Research shows that people form a first impression within seven seconds of seeing something novel. Whether your concern is to maintain property values, increase occupancy rates or improve the overall experience for visitors/tenants, curb appeal is a critically important element of your success. Below are several ideas to ensure your property always puts its best foot forward. Read more »
What We Can Do to Help Our Planet
We all know our planet is an amazing place, and now more than ever we must strive to protect and promote the beauty of our one and only planet earth.
Earth Day is an event held every year on April 22nd to raise awareness and bring support to the protection and sustainability of the Earth’s environment. Read more »
The Benefits of Adopting a Well-Rounded Turf Care Program
The grass is always greener on the other side…or is it? While the grass may appear greener, it may not actually be grass at all. There is one type of green growth many fail to recognize or consider: turf weeds. Read more »
What is Integrated Pest Management?
With industry focus continually shifting towards sustainable products and practices, the utilization of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pest control and plant health has become increasingly popular in landscape maintenance. Read more »
Choosing a Landscape Contractor
Choosing a professional landscape contractor is sometimes a daunting task. There are several things to consider before you make that decision. Be sure you share your reasons for making a change and what you would like to see changed. This will ensure these issues do not continue. It’s important to do some research as most landscape contractors have websites that will tell you about the company and what sets them apart. Landscaping is one of the first things you see when you visit a property and it takes a lot of dedicated work to make sure it looks its best. Read more »
Using the Right Plants to Provide a Four-Season Interest in Commercial Landscape
While we can see an increase of interesting trends for commercial properties, there are still many sites with overgrown evergreen vegetation and a few pockets with annual flowers. Landscape enhancements can improve the appearance of these properties, including more than just a flower rotation when adding color. With the right landscape design, commercial sites can transform into beautiful spaces with plants that thrive in each season. Read more »
Seasonal Rotations
Few components of landscape can impact the impression and appearance of both a property and your company’s brand the way annual flower rotations can. An ongoing seasonal color program includes a planting schedule that can change with the seasons to add color and curb appeal to your property. Our team at Chapel Valley works to create distinctive color combinations in concurrence with our plant management programs to ensure plants thrive throughout the seasons. Whether it’s incorporating the bright and vibrant colors of spring and summer or the warmer colors of fall and the holiday seasons, you can trust that Chapel Valley will have your property looking its best. Contact us today to see how we can differentiate your property and branding through specialty seasonal color rotations! Read more »
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