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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 the AGC through his extensive involvement, attendance at events, and committee participation and for actively […]

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 of the biggest problems facing commercial landscaping during the summer season is keeping everything looking […]

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 striking appearance and endless diversity in shape and form, coupled with their ability to thrive […]

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 almost any soil type. Once their root systems are established, most are fairly drought tolerant […]

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 is a unique venue in San Diego built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, with […]

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 plants, including trees, shrubs, groundcover, and grasses, which are indigenous to the geographic area of […]

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 categories have growing seasons that run from spring and summer into early fall.   Cool and […]

As the seasons change so should your landscaping practices; different seasons bring different challenges. With the right preparation, however, you can ensure your property’s landscaping stays healthy and vibrant year-round. Here are some ways to prepare your property’s landscaping for the transition from summer to fall and winter: 1. Aerate and Reseed Turf Fall is […]

Jaclyn Salts, Landscape Designer at Benchmark Landscape, has earned the SITES Professional (SITES AP) credential through Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI), placing her among an elite group of leading professionals who are dedicated to elevating the value of landscapes. The SITES AP establishes a common framework to define the profession of sustainable landscape design and […]

California palms are being attacked by a variety of weevils. One of the most notorious weevils as of late is the South American Palm Weevil (SAPW). The SAPW crossed the border from Mexico into southern California seven years ago and has been on the move ever since. SAPWs bring the potential for widespread destruction of […]