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What is Fire Blight? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Fire blight is a common disease caused by a bacteria that primarily affects ornamental fruit trees. Pear, quince, apple, crabapple, and firethorns are some of the most susceptible to fire blight; hawthorn, juneberry, serviceberry, mountain ash, and other related plants...
Joe DeYoung Receives AGC Construction Industry Leadership Award
Joe DeYoung, Sales & Estimating Manager in our Installation Division at Benchmark Landscape, won the 2018 AGC (Associated General Contractors of America - San Diego Chapter) Construction Industry Leadership Award in recognition of his leadership by championing, participating, and supporting...
Preparing Your Landscape For Summer
The high temperatures and dry weather of summer can cause significant stress on your landscape. Without making the proper preparations during the preceding months, the money, time, and effort invested in your lawn and landscape could be for naught. One...
Succulents: A Great Solution For Your Drought Tolerant Landscape
According to industry experts, succulents are the fastest growing category in the landscape and nursery business. Their increasing popularity is due in large part to their water and space saving capabilities. Succulents thrive in the climate of southern California. Their...
How to Maintain Ornamental Grass
The use of ornamental grasses has significantly increased in recent years. These plants are incredibly versatile and can fit into almost any landscape design by adding height, movement, and long season color. Most species of ornamental grasses can thrive in...
Waterfront Landscaping at Liberty Station’s Newest Hotels
Liberty Station, San Diego's new "Town Square", was once a Naval Training Center, welcoming its first Navy recruits in 1923, and became a valuable military resource to defend the country during WWII and beyond. With its deep-rooted history, Liberty Station...
Using Native Plants in Landscaping
There is a fairly new shift in the landscape, particularly on the west coast. With the shortages of water and a desire for less maintenance, many are turning to a more natural looking landscape. Natural landscaping is the use of native...
Cool Season vs Warm Season Turf – What’s The Difference?
You may have heard turf labeled as either "cool season" or "warm season," but what do those terms really mean? Cool vs warm season actually has nothing to do with the time of year the turf grows; in fact, both...