Consider your landscape requirements and contact CSL. It will not only add beauty to the neighbourhood, it will raise property values, produce oxygen, reduce temperatures and can also save water. The extra value will pay off when it is time to…
While many of the following plants are “Deer Resistant plants,” that does not mean the deer will never eat them. In different locations some plants will be susceptible, especially during times of drought and if the plants are irrigated. This…
Historical garden and bed management practice has included some limited use of herbicides - primarily Round-up. This product is now a banned substance in the City of Victoria - except for use on driveways, gravel and other hardscapes.With enforcement of…
Some new cultural practices will soon need to be implemented in order to maintain lawns within historical expectations in regard to color, density and uniformity. We all understand that healthy lawns almost always means fewer weeds. Pesticides have been used…
The legacy of El Ninos past will always linger as we view newscasts of flooding in the east, mud slides in California and wind in the south east. In comparison, our suffering in the Pacific Northwest will be minor. Perhaps…
Let CSL help you create a more drought tolerant lawn.... During times of water restrictions and seasons of low rainfall, the home lawn can become stressed causing long term damage. This is due to reduction of the crowns of perennial…
Beautiful Water Efficient Landscapes Landscaping adds beauty and value to your home. Well designed landscaping provides for attractive, easy to maintain property management. The well designed and maintained landscape is an essential part of our lifestyle and visual expectations of…
Keep these 6 essential growth factors in mind in order to keep your indoor plants growing and healthy. Light: The ultimate source of energy for all plant growth. Radiant energy is composed of various wavelengths ranging from ultra-violet (10 mu)…
Keep this list as a handy reference for your seasonal Irrigation System Maintenance. Winterization Shut off main water source Open manual drain valves to allow for gravity if possible Shut all irrigation system manual valves and pressurize with compressed air…
Correct pruning is the best thing you can do for your trees and shrubs. Here are some useful guidelines: Natural Target Pruning Removing a limb Locate the branch bark ridge (BBR) Find target A - outside BBR Find target B…