The little things
Pete Velez, Facilities Manager
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Landscaping for Fresno, Stockton and Modesto that survives July
Drought-resistant planting, irrigation controllers reset by month, mulch that holds moisture, and early-morning summer routes. Weekly grounds care for campuses, office parks, distribution centres and schools in the Central Valley.
Landscaping in the Central Valley
The valley's problems are water and heat. We select plants for the site's water budget, convert turf nobody walks on, run drip where spray wastes, and reset controllers monthly between April and October. Summer routes start early. Leaf season and winter pruning are on the calendar; storm clean-ups are on call.
See the service: Landscaping services.
Cities we cover
Fresno, Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Manteca, Turlock, Merced, Clovis and Lodi.
The valley's problems are water and heat.
What is included
Scope for Central Valley grounds
Drought-resistant planting
Plant selection for minimal water, turf conversions and summer mulch programmes.
Seasonal colour
Heat-tolerant colour at entrances, with rotations in the spring and in the fall.
Lawns and grounds
Mowing, edging, blowing, fertilisation and weed control on a weekly route.
Irrigation
Monthly controller resets, drip and spray checks, leak repair, metered water use.
Trees and shrubs
Pruning and trimming for health, shade and sight lines; arborist referrals.
Debris removal
Lots, walkways and entrances cleared every visit; storm clean-ups on call.
Questions people ask
What plants do you recommend for Modesto and Fresno?
Natives and Mediterranean-climate plants that take heat and little water: the plant list is written per site with the water budget.
How do you reduce water use?
Drip instead of spray where possible, monthly controller resets, mulch, and turf conversions where turf is unused. Water use is reported where the site is metered.
Do you work on distribution-centre grounds?
Yes. Entrances, truck courts' landscaped edges, retention basins and employee areas are on the route.
Are grounds crews local?
Yes. Valley grounds crews run the routes; the Santa Clara pool covers projects.