Ask the expert — that’s what we did to find out more about water-saving irrigation system technology and ways to upgrade a system this spring. John Newlin, president of Quality Sprinkler Services, joins us to share ways to improve the way we water ourtrue
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The entrance of your property is both functional and aesthetic — it welcomes guests to your retail establishment, business or homeowners association. The entryway landscaping contributes to the community’s curb appeal, and sets the tone for thetrue
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High impact. Low maintenance. What property manager wouldn’t want to get those two things out of their commercial landscape — at the same time? One way to accomplish this feat is through sustainable commercial landscaping with ornamental grasses. Today,true
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When you’ve made the decision to seek LEED Certification for new construction or an established building, there’s no question you’re committing yourself to a comprehensive process that — in the end — will position your property as best-in-class when ittrue
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It wasn’t so long ago that “going green” was considered just a trend. (Just a trend!) And the products or services related to sustainability or eco-friendliness were expensive and, at times, ineffective. In terms of sustainable landscaping, more and moretrue
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If you think about it, plants are a lot like people: When we take care of bodies by maintaining a healthy diet, we’re better positioned to fight off sickness. Stress is an open door for disease. (That’s for sure!) The same is true for the trees, shrubs,true
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Northeast Ohio hospitals and nursing home facilities face specific challenges related to commercial landscape maintenance. Property managers on these sites shoulder the significant responsibility of ensuring patient and visitor safety, from the timetrue
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Earth Day is not a singular calendar event for us at Schill Grounds Management. True commitment to sustainability and creating a healthier environment for our customers’ communities is a year-round effort. Sustainable means lasting: The approaches wetrue
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As a commercial property owner, you have the power to make an impact on the environment and your community by the way you treat your landscape. Sustainability matters. Environmentally-focused landscape practices set an example for those who shop, eat,true
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What if you could make a difference in your community’s water quality, and the overall environment, by choosing a different product to keep your northeast Ohio property green and healthy? What if the fertilizer used on your grounds actually helped thetrue
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