The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) offers references, guides and links to help with the various aspects of sustainability landscaping:

APLD Guide to Sustainable Soils: A document that outlines the main issues landscape professionals should know about soils: from the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and their interactions to the role of soils in sustainability.

Happy New Year from all of us at Growth Spurts! This is the perfect time of year to plan for the upcoming spring season. It is also a time for us as a company to set new goals for the coming season as well. Our main goal this year is to expand our irrigation service clientele.

The new year may bring notice to many problem areas in your yard. Look for areas in your yard that may be holding water or staying damp as a result of the wet conditions in our rainy season.

This time of year it is important to get your lawn analyzed and sprayed by a lawn company to avoid the dreaded crabgrass, poanna and troublesome weeds that pop up if your lawn is not treated. Most lawn companies offer a seven time per year treatment of weeds as well as fertilization to keep your lawn healthy and vigorous throughout the season.

This is a great time to start planning for your new landscape or pool project. Winter months are slower than others as far as our work load.