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Commercial Landscaping Tips: Design To Maintenance
When we think of what it takes for a business to sustain success, most people think of a large financial […]
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Rebates, Retrofits, and ROI: Your Guide to Water-Saving Landscape Upgrades
Rising water rates, prolonged drought, and stricter regulations turn inefficient landscapes into costly liabilities. Property managers and HOA boards...
Holly Petherbridge
Jun 12, 2026
Landscaping
Top 5 Landscaping Mistakes To Avoid
Spring is approaching faster than you think. If you have a green thumb, you’re probably itching to get your […]
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
Blog
Irrigation Leak Detection: The Key to Saving Water
Imagine a lush, green landscape, the kind that turns heads and sets the standard for excellence across your community. Now […]
Holly Petherbridge
Jun 12, 2026
The Pajaronian: Local Landscaper Gets National Recognition
Local landscaper gets national recognitionWATSONVILLE — K&D Landscaping has spent more than three decades improving ground […]
Justin White
Jun 12, 2026
Blog
What to Look for in Commercial Grounds Maintenance Services
Groundskeeping services shouldn’t be a source of daily friction. But when vendors miss the mark—whether it’s poor communication, lackluster results,...
Holly Petherbridge
Jun 12, 2026
Garden maintenance
Disease and Insect Prevention Guideline for Trees
Trees are an integral and important part of the home landscape. Providing many benefits and often increasing the value of […]
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
California
El Nino is here!
We have been experiencing above average rainfall and at times very heavy downpours. Now is the time to be catching […]
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
landscape design
Everything You Need to Know About Landscape Lighting
As a homeowner, you want to make not only the interior of your home beautiful, but the outside eye-catching as […]
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
RAISE THE BAR: Hiring Systems that Work — 5 tips to hire better
Over the last 10 years, I have hired hundreds of team members. I have made some great hires and some not-so-great hires. The decision of who you...
Briana Johnson
Jun 12, 2026