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Most people know that winter brings the need for special preparations, some of which are more fun than others. We break out the sweaters and dress warmer, we make sure that our heating systems are running properly and turn up the thermostats and we wrap our trees and plants with cloth so that they are…

We all love being outdoors in the months of spring, summer and early fall, but none of us love dealing with the mosquitoes. Not only are they annoying, but they also carry diseases, so it’s important to keep them at bay in every way possible. One of the best methods is the use of MistAway…

For property owners with environmental concerns, the use of pesticides often proves an issue, which is why horticultural oil provides a great and effective solution without being hazardous. Most types of horticultural oil use mineral oil, which is a refined petroleum product. Vegetable oils such as cottonseed oil and soybean oil are also effective yet…

Aside from butterflies, most people don’t look at insects and think, “I would love to have some of those hanging out in my garden – aren’t they just wonderful?” Instead, we see those bugs as pests, lumping them all together in one big pile as “undesirables.” But rather than making all insects and bugs (there…

If you’re a bird lover, you’re not alone. Their beautiful colors, playful activity, cheerful chirping – People all over the world spend hundreds of thousands of hours watching them and hundreds of thousands of dollars tracking them. And while you might not be a dedicated ornithologist, having an appreciation for these winged creatures and all…

The rotting leaves, the brown stalks, the wilted flowers are all strange growths that resemble no natural part of any plant we have ever seen. They are all signs of garden pests – diseases, small rodents with insatiable appetites and harmful infestations of bugs and insects. None of them are unusual headaches to encounter when…

If you’re like most people, you might not think that there’s a lot of foresight to landscaping. You go to the nursery or the garden section of the local home improvement store, pick some plants and flowers that catch your eye, cart them home and then spend a few hours getting up close and personal…

What do you do if your parking lot is on higher ground than your property? Rene West of Executive Landscaping discusses how trench grades can keep runoff water out of your building. Learn more about how to resolve drainage issues in your yard or commercial property by visiting these blog posts: Solving Drainage Issues? Call…

Rene West of Executive Landscaping discusses solutions to fix roof drainage issues in a commercial building. Learn more about how to resolve drainage issues in your yard or commercial property by visiting these blog posts: 4 Way to Solve Landscaping Drainage Problems Importance of Yard Drainage Best Practices for Dealing with Stormwater Subscribe to Executive Landscaping’s…