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Benchmark is proud to announce that one of our team members, Jose Gutierrez, recently acquired his Landscape Industry Certified status in irrigation through the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) testing program, held at Cuyamaca College. Jose has been with Benchmark for over 3 years as a Production Manager in our Spring Valley location. His dedication […]

With the water restrictions increasing in Southern California in recent months, more and more properties are converting to water-efficient landscapes.  While some are hesitant to make the change, many feel the benefits far outweigh the risks. An innovative water management program is key when transitioning to a reduced-water landscape, or Xeriscape.  Since every property is […]

Benchmark is excited to announce one of our latest installation projects at the Petco San Diego Headquarters in Rancho Bernardo.   This project poses several exciting challenges for our installation team, including pet-friendly elements like synthetic turf installation, pet watering stations, and topiaries of dogs and cats.   Additionally, the project calls for over 200 box trees, […]

In the landscape industry, plant diseases and pests are a common occurrence. An experienced commercial contractor should be prepared with the expertise and knowledge needed to combat these diseases and pests, to ensure a property’s landscape thrives throughout the year. Here are some of the plant diseases and pests we commonly see and how you can prevent and […]

Ensure that your property’s landscaping can survive the upcoming spring and summer months with the following step-by-step guide. 1. Aerate Aeration, a process of perforating soil with small holes, allows maximum levels of water and air to reach the grass’ roots and is a critical step in landscaping maintenance. This creates a stronger, healthier lawn that can withstand […]

With last year being one of the driest years on record in San Diego County, drought is still a concern going into 2015. For landscape companies, this makes effective water management and conservation tactics a huge priority year-round. While Benchmark has always strived to be industry leaders in water management, the company is proactive in […]

With a Landscape Contractor like Benchmark Landscape. Most of us are creatures of habit; we dread change because it causes chaos in our lives and forces us into uncomfortable situations. And while it’s normal to fear the unexpected, that shouldn’t apply when you’re changing to a new landscape contractor. Fortunately, we do our best to […]

Monitoring and maintaining the depth of wetting and uniformity of your water application can greatly improve your efforts in both water conservation and water management.  The use of a soil probe in your landscape can greatly aid in this effort. Soil probes are often used to check for compaction issues as well as under and/or […]

Benchmark Landscape Installs a Green Roof Garden at the new San Diego State University Aztec Center (December 2013). http://youtu.be/VEZi9qeMODM

The rain is coming… at least that’s what normally happens in December and January.  One of our biggest pet peeves at Benchmark is seeing sprinklers running during a rainstorm.  Most irrigation systems are run by automatic irrigation controllers these days and they’ve all been programmed to water the landscape at the appropriate run time for […]