Managing a property’s landscape is just one element you’re responsible for, when managing commercial real estate or HOA communities. But with an overwhelming amount of options and competition in the industry, it can be difficult and time-consuming to award your...
Living walls are a newer trend in landscaping and offer creative ways to enhance indoor and outdoor spaces that may or may not have areas available for traditional (horizontal!) landscaping. So what's the deal with living walls - they're beautiful...
Tis the season for Poinsettias, one of the most well-known and coveted "Christmas plants" in North America. While commonly seen throughout the holiday season and used for decorative purposes by millions, the poinsettia has an interesting history that some may...
Looking for ways to brighten up your property's landscape while keeping maintenance costs low and water efficiency high? Now you can have it all - color AND water-savings - with Landscape Roses exclusively developed and produced by Waterwise Botanicals, a...
Benchmark's Spring Valley Work Order team recently completed an estimated $75k, 5-week long project at the San Diego Zoo, in collaboration with several zoo departments, including horticulture, entomology and the Zoo Hospital. The Zoo's goal for the project was to...
We're proud to announce the recent acknowledgment Benchmark received from the CLCA at their annual Beautification Awards Ceremony, for a recent project at Bio Legend San Diego, in the category of Commercial Construction - Large. Bio Legend develops world-class, cutting-edge...
Q: When Should You Remove or Replace Shrubs on Your Property? A: Removal or replacement of shrubs depends on the type of shrubs on your property, their placement, and the condition of the plants - are they overgrown, appearing unhealthy,...
Late summer and early autumn are typically the hottest times of the year for southern California. Fall is also one of the driest times of the year. Although the drought in southern California has officially ended, measures should still be...
When setting a budget in any aspect of business, the bottom line is always the most important overall financial figure. The details of the budget, however, are also critical in ensuring money is well spent and cost effective. This applies...
Making a good first impression is important, especially in the commercial arena. While business owners usually have a laundry list of things to consider in running their companies, property maintenance may not be a high priority. One of the easiest...