HOME AND GARDEN 3 Tips from the Experts to Reduce Your Annual Landscaping Budget As a professional horticulturists and landscaping contractors, we’re frequently asked about strategies for maximizing value to the bottom line. Whether you are a property owner, facilities manager or HOA representative, here are three expert tips to help reduce your annual landscaping budget.
Get Smart with Irrigation Systems Conserving water is good for the environment and it’s good for the bottom line. Water cost is often overlooked when reviewing landscaping budgets. If you have incorrectly programmed controllers, broken components and/or inefficient systems, you’re throwing money down the drain. Consider optimizing your irrigation and drip systems as well as installing “smart” controllers – the new generation of irrigation control systems. Your systems will run more efficiently and the reductions in your water bill can add up to substantial annual savings without compromising value. Be Proactive with Passive Turf Did you know that your beautiful green lawns are comprised of a wide variety of turf types? Regardless of type, turf requires more fertilization and labor to maintain, and can use 2-3 times the amount of water as shrubs. Passive turf, typically found in low traffic areas, gets little use yet is expensive to maintain. Reduce or eliminate passive turf areas that do not contribute to the use or design aesthetic of your property. You will save water, decrease maintenance costs and lower your annual operating expenses. Arbor Day, Everyday Not only are trees beautiful to look at, but they
31341 Holly Drive, Laguna Beach This exceptional 3-bedroom plus office ocean view home offers the best of the Laguna Beach lifestyle, including unique, artist-inspired details, gardens reminiscent of a tropical paradise, and an enviable South Laguna location, within walking distance of West Street beach. Broad vistas encompass the sparkling Pacific, with coastline and whitewater views from nearly every room. Thoughtfully remodeled from top to bottom including a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, contemporary bathrooms, new windows and doors, skylight, beach friendly bamboo and sisal flooring, and more. Take in expansive ocean views stretching from Palos Verdes out to Catalina and down to South Laguna from one of the three low maintenance decks. Enjoy a relaxing dip in the tranquil spa with waterfall surrounded by lush tropical gardens and pond. This is truly a unique property that will leave a lasting impression with endless character and charm. • Recently remodeled tri-level home; approx. 3,160 square feet • 3 bedrooms + office, 2.5 baths • Gourmet kitchen with Viking stove, Jenn-Air refrigerator and large pantry • Lush tropical landscaping surrounding pond and hot tub with waterfall • Beach-friendly bamboo flooring, sisal carpet and neutral colors Chris Stewart, REALTOR Text: 949.291.6749 Call: 949.412.9889 Email: chrisstewartre@hotmail.com
• Stunning whitewater and sand ocean views from nearly every room Offered at: $2,195,000 MLS # S656204 DRE License # 01291603
also comprise the largest investment on your property. Trees add a sense of place and make us feel good about our environment. Trees also have functional value as wind barriers, they improve air quality by releasing oxygen and moisture, and the shade they provide helps reduce cooling costs. A well executed tree maintenance plan will save you money in liability, removal/replacement and disease treatments, as well as provide energy savings. Our tree care division provides the highest level of service to assure the continuing enhancement of your investment for the generations to come. For more information about our services and how we can help you reduce your annual landscaping budget, visit www.bemus.com. Since 1973, Bemus Landscape, Inc. has provided full-service landscape management throughout Southern California. Our company is technically experienced, service-oriented and quality-measured.
Based right here in San Clemente, Bemus Landscape has been installing and maintaining landscapes throughout Southern California for nearly 40 years. We recognize the impact of our services on the environment and we constantly strive to implement greener practices into our operations. From reducing chemical usage to installing less thirsty plants; from recycling 98% of our green waste to retrofitting weather based “smart” irrigation controllers, we have vast experience helping property owners and managers “go green”. 888.557.7910 www.BEMUS.com