Greens Keeper Commercial Property Landscaping

Let Greens Keeper help you maintain your curb appeal at all times.

It's no surprise when people drive by your commercial property they make assumptions to the quality of your company, simply based on how your landscaping looks.

Too often, people judge a book by its cover… meaning, if your plants are over-grown, you have weeds in the sidewalks and flower beds, and your grass is overgrown and looks terrible, people will have a negative preconception about your company.  First impressions are everything!

Greens Keeper is a service oriented family owned business specializing in commercial landscape maintenance. 

While our normal hours of operations are from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM we offer 24/7 service and Storm Damage Clean-up as needed by our customers.

We keep our overhead low and pass the savings on to our customers. We provide high quality service and pride ourselves on our open communication practices.

Our hourly rate is $26 per hour. Our special project rate, including sprinkler repairs, is $30. We offer convenient payment terms of 2/10 net 30.

All of our vehicles are clearly marked and all of our employees are in uniform for easy identification. Many of the small unexpected things that other companies charge for, we include.

If there are minor sprinkler repairs that are needed, most of them are also included (no charge). We accomplish this by providing an allowance for sprinkler heads, drip emitters, shrub heads, and repairs to lateral lines and drip lines. The only sprinkler issues that we would have to charge for would be main line repairs, valves & timers. And we always get these pre approved by our customers.

We will strive to keep your landscape safe, clean and beautiful. At the same time keeping your costs as low as possible.

We meet or exceed the highest insurance standards, with $2,000,000 business liability, $1,000,000 commercial auto, and $1,000,000 workman's comp. And we can list you (the customer) as additional insured at no extra charge.

We can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277 We serve the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Happy Holidays

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Why Choose Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance For Your Property?

We are a service oriented family owned business specializing in commercial landscape maintenance.

While our normal hours of operations are from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM we offer 24/7 service and Storm Damage Clean-up as needed by our customers.

We keep our overhead low and pass the savings on to our customers. We provide high quality service and pride ourselves on our open communication practices.

Our hourly rate is $26 per hour. Our special project rate, including sprinkler repairs, is $30. We offer convenient payment terms of 2/10 net 30.

All of our vehicles are clearly marked and all of our employees are in uniform for easy identification. Many of the small unexpected things that other companies charge for, we include.

If there are minor sprinkler repairs that are needed, most of them are also included (no charge). We accomplish this by providing an allowance for sprinkler heads, drip emitters, shrub heads, and repairs to lateral lines and drip lines. The only sprinkler issues that we would have to charge for would be main line repairs, valves & timers. And we always get these pre approved by our customers.

Unlike other companies we don't mark-up inventory, whenever possible. Another one of our popular services is safety and visibility trimming at no extra charge. This means that if you have things we think could be a liability on your property related to the landscape, we will communicate with you and work together to resolve these issues before they cause an accident or damage vehicles or buildings. If there is vegetation blocking the view of signs or safe passage in and out of the parking lot, trees blocking safety lighting, we will keep those items at their smallest manageable size (no charge).

We don't charge anything for the installation of winter lawns. This means you do not pay anything for scalping and removal of summer lawn, sprinkler tune up, and top dressing where needed. And the seed is provided at the market price. We also offer a full range of tree trimming options for our customers including emergency storm damage clean up and tree removal. Lawn fertilizer is done quarterly for the price of fertilizer only.

We will strive to keep your landscape safe, clean and beautiful. At the same time keeping your costs as low as possible.

We meet or exceed the highest insurance standards, with $2,000,000 business liability, $1,000,000 commercial auto, and $1,000,000 workman's comp. And we can list you (the customer) as additional insured at no extra charge.

We can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277  We serve the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

December 20th Freeze Warning

Just a quick heads up for the Valley of the Sun here in the Phoenix metro area.  The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

Here is the actual text of their warning.

A FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING.

* AFFECTED AREA...SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH-CENTRAL ARIZONA DESERTS...
  ESPECIALLY NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY AND LA PAZ COUNTY EAST OF
  THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY. ALSO INCLUDES COLDER VALLEY
  LOCATIONS IN THE PHOENIX METRO AREA.

* TEMPERATURE...LOW TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 20S TO LOW 30S.

* IMPACTS...DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURAL
  VEGETATION...INCREASED DEMAND FOR SPACE AT HOMELESS SHELTERS...
   AND PETS MAY NEED TO BE BROUGHT INSIDE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD DESTROY OR DAMAGE CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

What can you do to protect your landscaping?  If possible bring inside new and frost tender plants.  With ground plantings you can cover the plants with light fabric just before sunset to trap heat around the plants and remove after sunrise on Thursday so the sunlight can offer warmth to your plants.

At Greens Keeper Landscape we want you to know how to take care of your property.  If you don’t want the headache of landscape maintenance we take care of your landscape for you.  To find out how we can help just give us a call at 623-848-8277.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Holiday Commercial Landscape Lighting

Today we want to cover the use of a typical popular southwestern holiday lighting item, Luminarias.

Christmas in the southwest is a beautiful time. As many areas have mild evening temperatures, outdoor celebrations have become holiday traditions. Lighting the way to a festive time in the southwest are luminarias or farolitos. Simply put, these are candles carefully placed in sand inside a bag, providing a warm glow at night.

The warm flickering light is so inviting and a holiday tradition here in Arizona.  A typical luminaries is done as a candle in a brown paper bag.  While that works in many cases it is not always the best way to do it for a commercial property.

The exposed flame creates a safety hazard in several ways.  A small child could reach out and touch the open flame.  A gust of wind can push the wall of the paper bag into the candle and set the paper bag on fire.

The votive candle that is the light source is quickly consumed and lasts but one evening.  If you have many luminaries lighting the walk ways it is not very cost effective.

Consider electrified luminaries.

What began as a Spanish tradition involving holiday lighting has now become even safer and easier with the addition of electric luminaria or luminaries. Luminaries are a decorating tradition, and now are available in an electrified version for holiday decor.

Electric Christmas Luminaries are gaining popularity and can be used to represent the traditional guiding lights of welcome during the holiday season 

Electric luminaries can be used indoors or along a walk or driveway. They are perfect for Christmas decorating to welcome your guests and tenants. Instead of trying to line up the traditional luminaria bag along your walkway, it is easy to lay a 15 or 30 foot length of connected translucent PVC sheaths with 4 watt C7 bulbs for a holographic-look that runs on electricity.

It doesn’t matter to us whether you want lush lawns, desert landscaping or some type of landscaping in between, we can help.  To find out how give us a call at 623-848-8277.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Winter Storm Damage Clean-up… Who Do You Call?

Even during our cold days of December Arizona can have a pretty good storm roll through the valley.  Rain and high winds cause property damage and can reduce trees and landscaping to rubble.

If you are looking for help in your clean up efforts give Greens Keeper a call at 623-848-8277

You want to get your property damage corrected as soon as possible.  This goes well beyond just the aesthetics of how the property looks.  You want to make sure your property is safe.  You want to make sure that debris doesn’t cause even more damage and flooding on and beyond your property.

We offer more than just the look of the landscape of properties.  We offer clean-up and haul-away services that can get the storm damage restoration underway as soon as possible.

Our crews will arrive on site and begin working to minimize your properties' damage.

We have more than fifteen years of experience in helping business owners recover from unexpected events, storm and water damage.

We will work directly for you or with your insurance company, you decide.

While removal of fallen trees is many times the most visible part of storm damage, there are others. Water run-off can be damaging as well.

Our process involves Immediate assessment of your property to identify hazardous areas and help minimize additional damage that the erosion or blockages can cause to landscaping. Controlling run-off and erosion can also be mandated by local regulations.

This means that if you have things we think could be a liability on your property related to the landscape, we will communicate with you.

Following our next valley storm think of Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance for your repairs and property restoration.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 to see how we can help you.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Citrus Frost Protection Tips

Several areas of the Valley of the Sun here in the Phoenix Metro Area got quite cold last night and there will be more cold weather to come.  There are many plants that need protection during our winter months.  So commercial landscapes use citrus trees as part of the their décor.  These investments need protection from the cold.

Most citrus fruit will not freeze unless temperatures drop into the mid 20's or lower for at least two hours. Lemon's, Limes and other thin-skinned fruit on the upper and outer periphery of trees may receive some injury at about 28 degrees.

Prevention:
Plant frost sensitive plants in the warmer microclimates of your yard, on the South or West sides, up next to a block wall which will capture and store heat energy from the sun.

Wrap the trunks of young citrus and other cold-tender trees to protect them from the frost. These wrapping may be left on during the frost season.

Cover the canopy of trees with a sheet or blanket (not plastic) that extends all the way to the ground. Apply covering by sunset to capture the radiant heat trapped during the day. Remove the covering every morning and reapply at night if frost is forecast.

Keep trees properly irrigated as drought stress makes them more vulnerable to frost damage.
If necessary hang an outdoor light just off the ground, well away from the trunk, under the blanket to provide additional heat.

Treatment: 
Do not prune frost damage out until new growth has started in the Spring.

Pruning stimulates new growth and you do not want to encourage any vulnerable new growth until all danger of frost has passed.

The damage often appears much worse than it is. What appears to be dead may actually sprout new leaves in the Spring. By pruning before Spring you may cut away much more than is necessary.

The frost damaged material provides some frost protection to the rest of the plant by creating a "dead air space" which insulates the tree.

At Greens Keeper Landscape we want you to know how to take care of your property.  If you don’t want the headache of landscape maintenance we take care of your landscape for you.  To find out how we can help just give us a call at 623-848-8277.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Why Choose Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance For Your Property?

We are a service oriented family owned business specializing in commercial landscape maintenance.

While our normal hours of operations are from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM we offer 24/7 service and Storm Damage Clean-up as needed by our customers.

We keep our overhead low and pass the savings on to our customers. We provide high quality service and pride ourselves on our open communication practices.

Our hourly rate is $26 per hour. Our special project rate, including sprinkler repairs, is $30. We offer convenient payment terms of 2/10 net 30.

All of our vehicles are clearly marked and all of our employees are in uniform for easy identification. Many of the small unexpected things that other companies charge for, we include.

If there are minor sprinkler repairs that are needed, most of them are also included (no charge). We accomplish this by providing an allowance for sprinkler heads, drip emitters, shrub heads, and repairs to lateral lines and drip lines. The only sprinkler issues that we would have to charge for would be main line repairs, valves & timers. And we always get these pre approved by our customers.

Unlike other companies we don't mark-up inventory, whenever possible. Another one of our popular services is safety and visibility trimming at no extra charge. This means that if you have things we think could be a liability on your property related to the landscape, we will communicate with you and work together to resolve these issues before they cause an accident or damage vehicles or buildings. If there is vegetation blocking the view of signs or safe passage in and out of the parking lot, trees blocking safety lighting, we will keep those items at their smallest manageable size (no charge).

We don't charge anything for the installation of winter lawns. This means you do not pay anything for scalping and removal of summer lawn, sprinkler tune up, and top dressing where needed. And the seed is provided at the market price. We also offer a full range of tree trimming options for our customers including emergency storm damage clean up and tree removal. Lawn fertilizer is done quarterly for the price of fertilizer only.

We will strive to keep your landscape safe, clean and beautiful. At the same time keeping your costs as low as possible.

We meet or exceed the highest insurance standards, with $2,000,000 business liability, $1,000,000 commercial auto, and $1,000,000 workman's comp. And we can list you (the customer) as additional insured at no extra charge.

We can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277  We serve the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Greens Keeper Commercial Landscaping

Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC. is a service oriented family owned business specializing in commercial landscape maintenance in the Phoenix Metro area.

Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance has been maintaining commercial properties in the Valley of the Sun, here in Arizona, to the highest level. We have many years of experience here in the valley caring for plants in our desert climate and in commercial property landscapes.  

We are always a reliable source for all of your property maintenance needs. We employ a well educated, fully trained and experienced staff who can attend to all of your needs in a knowledgeable and professional manner. 

Our services include all facets of Property Management. We cover property maintenance to customized lawn treatment programs, tree & shrub diagnostics and care, annual color programs, enhancements, Irrigation System management, We can help with your Holiday and Event Decorating. Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance has a full time staff to fulfill any and all of your needs twelve  months a year! 

We are certified, licensed and insured to meet all local requirements and regulations. Contact our award winning company to schedule a commercial property consultation today. 

We will design and develop a custom program for your specific property and budget needs. You can be on your way to improving your property’s appearance and value with our guidance and expertise.

Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC, features first class customer service, providing unmatched value, superior products, our extensive local experience and unquestionable reliability.

All of our vehicles are clearly marked and all of our employees are in uniform for easy identification. Many of the small unexpected things that other companies charge for, are included in our everyday service.

Or you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Organic Fertilizers

The title organic fertilizer refers to materials used as fertilizer that occur regularly in nature, usually as a byproduct or end product of a naturally occurring process. Inorganic or synthetic fertilizers are produced artificially in a chemical refinery. Organic fertilizers such as manure have been used in agriculture for thousands of years; ancient farmers did not understand the chemistry involved, but they did recognize the benefit of providing their crops with organic material.  Only within the past 100 years have fertilizers containing essential micro and macronutrients been synthesized in the laboratory. Mass production of synthetic fertilizers has greatly increased crop yields and made the green industry more cost efficient. However, within the past 10-20 years negative effects of fertilizer runoff on the environment have been identified, and there is a renewed interest in organic fertilizers as an environmentally friendly alternative to artificially synthesized chemicals.

What, exactly, goes into an organic fertilizer? Like any fertilizer, organic fertilizers typically provide the three major macronutrients required by plants: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Some fertilizers may also incorporate materials that do not derive from a living organism, but are still accepted for use in organic fertilizers. Examples include limestone, rock phosphate, and Chilean saltpeter. Organic fertilizers on the market in the U.S. are certified through the National Organics Program, which restricts the use of the word ‘organic’ to certified producers. Certification is handled by state and local agencies approved by the USDA. Certification may guarantee that a fertilizer on the market does not have any synthetic chemical input, but does it guarantee a benefit to the environment? 

Common Components of Organic Fertilizer

• Bone meal - slow release fertilizer high in phosphorus and calcium
• Bat guano - contains all three major macronutrients
• Poultry humus - waste products from the chicken industry contain all three macronutrients and are used locally in Arizona
• Fish emulsion - high in nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace elements
• Fish meal - traditionally used as fertilizer prior to advent of synthetic sources, provides high nitrogen and phosphorus
• Cotton seed meal - high in nitrogen
• Seaweed (kelp) meal - high in micronutrients

Organic fertilizers are more expensive to purchase than inorganic ones.

Or you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Why Choose Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance For Your Property?

We are a service oriented family owned business specializing in commercial landscape maintenance.

While our normal hours of operations are from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM we offer 24/7 service and Storm Damage Clean-up as needed by our customers.

We keep our overhead low and pass the savings on to our customers. We provide high quality service and pride ourselves on our open communication practices.

Our hourly rate is $26 per hour. Our special project rate, including sprinkler repairs, is $30. We offer convenient payment terms of 2/10 net 30.

All of our vehicles are clearly marked and all of our employees are in uniform for easy identification. Many of the small unexpected things that other companies charge for, we include.

If there are minor sprinkler repairs that are needed, most of them are also included (no charge). We accomplish this by providing an allowance for sprinkler heads, drip emitters, shrub heads, and repairs to lateral lines and drip lines. The only sprinkler issues that we would have to charge for would be main line repairs, valves & timers. And we always get these pre approved by our customers.

Unlike other companies we don't mark-up inventory, whenever possible. Another one of our popular services is safety and visibility trimming at no extra charge. This means that if you have things we think could be a liability on your property related to the landscape, we will communicate with you and work together to resolve these issues before they cause an accident or damage vehicles or buildings. If there is vegetation blocking the view of signs or safe passage in and out of the parking lot, trees blocking safety lighting, we will keep those items at their smallest manageable size (no charge).

We don't charge anything for the installation of winter lawns. This means you do not pay anything for scalping and removal of summer lawn, sprinkler tune up, and top dressing where needed. And the seed is provided at the market price. We also offer a full range of tree trimming options for our customers including emergency storm damage clean up and tree removal. Lawn fertilizer is done quarterly for the price of fertilizer only.

We will strive to keep your landscape safe, clean and beautiful. At the same time keeping your costs as low as possible.

We meet or exceed the highest insurance standards, with $2,000,000 business liability, $1,000,000 commercial auto, and $1,000,000 workman's comp. And we can list you (the customer) as additional insured at no extra charge.

We can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277  We serve the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Mark Your Open Trenching

It doesn’t matter whether you are doing a sprinkler repair or running a new electrical service even your shallow trenches expose you to liability claims.

When making changes to your landscape make sure that the design or change is within current code and if it requires permits make sure you have them.

Before making a ground cut you want to be sure that the area is free of existing buried services a quick call to Bluestake will get those locations properly marked.

The best in the business will do it all by the book, and will have the experience and good instincts to know how to avoid doing damage to those lines. It's the clueless, or shoddy operators that the lines most need protection from.  And, before you say that if the guy is clueless enough to not have bothered to call for a location, or paid attention to the location, or thought he could "feel" the line without doing damage, and deserves the penalty that'll befall him if he damages the line, think about whether the people whose lights will be out all night, or whose home is destroyed by a gas explosion are deserving of that.

Always manage access by preventing all types of pedestrian traffic from accidentally entering a danger zone. Barricade tapes are a quick and effective way to limit entry to hazardous or restricted areas, Safety First - help prevent accidents by communicating your safety message with Caution or Danger barricade tapes.

Tapes should be in place during active construction and of course during any time the dig will be left unattended.  During the night flashing lighted barricades need to be added for visibility.

The last thing you want is for a simple repair or addition to lead to injuries and papers arriving from an attorney.

Or you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Fall and Winter Greenscape Care

Your greenscape needs a little extra attention this fall and will have an advantage over lawns that are left to fend for themselves until spring. Because turfgrass is about 75% water, when the plant loses more water through the leaves than it absorbs through the roots, winter drought stress sets in. 

Your grass will eventually stop growing and enters a dormant state. While the plant may not be dead, taking appropriate action in the fall can help the turf recover during the winter and come back rejuvenated next spring.

Here at Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance we recommend these steps to nurse drought-stricken turf areas back to health:

1. Mow Higher: Though fall rains can spur vigorous blade growth, resisting the urge to mow can be beneficial. Drought stress is not eliminated after one or two waterings or rain showers, so give the turf some additional time to encourage root growth and depth before mowing. Apply the “1/3 Rule” – remove the top third of the blade height – when mowing to avoid additional stress.

2. Remove the Thatch Layer: Thatch build up can prevent water and nutrients from absorbing into the soil where the plant roots need it most. Use a thatch remover, for mowers, to lift the thatch from the turf. Collect the thatch removed and use it as compost.

3. Aerate: Aeration is key to any healthy lawn. You should aerate twice a year, in the fall and spring, and especially after drought stress. Aerating relieves soil compaction, encourages root growth, improves water absorption and prepares the soil for overseeding and fertilizing. 

4. Overseed and Fertilize: Overseed to fill in thin or bare areas, and apply a starter fertilizer with higher levels of phosphorus to establish the new root system. If your greenscape does not require overseeding, simply apply a fertilizer with higher levels of nitrogen, which will encourage growth and recovery.

Or you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Well Set Sprinklers Reduce Slip and Fall Injuries

The next time your sprinkler system runs take a tour of your commercial property and look-over the spray pattern that is coming from the individual heads.  Not just how well your system is reaching all of your plantings and lawn areas but what about run-off and overshoot.

At a minimum overshoot and run-off indicate a waste of water.  Perhaps, more importantly, they can be a real hazard and liability exposure.

What follows are two statements that give you an idea of the seriousness of standing water from your sprinklers.

“When an individual slips & falls on someone else’s property and is injured as a result of a dangerous condition on the property, the land owner or business proprietor may find himself legally responsible and may be liable for the injuries.

Property owners are responsible for injuries that occur as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on their property, which the owner knew about, or should have known about.”

Dangerous & hazardous conditions may cause slips and falls due to accumulation of water, ice or snow, liquids, as well as abrupt changes in flooring, raised or cracked sidewalks, poor lighting, or a hidden hazard, such as a hidden ground hole.

In some cases a simple adjustment can correct an errant sprinkler head.  Consider that check valves only prevent gravity drainage of water out of the heads.  Heads with check valves should be installed along sidewalks and curbs when the irrigation system is on a sloped area.  Otherwise the water left in the pipes after the valve closes will drain out of the lowest heads and onto the sidewalk where someone might slip and fall on it.   Use of check valves also reduces the amount of "spitting air" the sprinklers do before each time the valve is opened.  Normally the worst case is the replacement of a head with one of a different style.  

In rare cases it may mean that a change is needed in the actual layout or the creation of a better designed zone.  What ever is causing your watering problems we can help correct your commercial landscape problems.

Let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Outdoor Extension Cord Safety Tips

Use only extension cords marked "For Outdoor Use". Weather-resistant, medium-to-heavy gauge extension cords have connectors molded onto them to prevent moisture from seeping in, and outer coatings that are designed to withstand being dragged along the ground.

Outdoor extension cords come in 25 to 150 foot lengths. Buy only the length you need. Above 100 feet you can lose power, which poses a hazard when using power tools.

Use three-wire extension cords with three-pronged plugs. The exception is to use extension cords for use with appliances and tools that are "double-insulated".

Completely connect plugs. Push them in all the way.

Never plug one extension cord into another extension cord

Unwind the cord before using

Never use a damaged extension cord

Never walk on, or cover extension cords.

Never leave an open line on an extension cord (no items plugged into the cord while it is plugged into an outlet). Always unplug them when they are not in use

Never allow an extension cord to lay in standing water

Replace outdoor extension cords every 3 to 4 years if damage is noted.

Match power needs (amperage) of electrical products with amperage rating of extension cord. The extension cord capacity should be as high as, or higher than that of the electrical product attached to it.

Play it safe let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

Presented by:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
http://www.commerciallandscapecare.com
greenskeeperllc@cox.net

Why Choose Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance For Your Property?

We are a service oriented family owned business specializing in commercial landscape maintenance.


While our normal hours of operations are from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM we offer 24/7 service and Storm Damage Clean-up as needed by our customers.

We keep our overhead low and pass the savings on to our customers. We provide high quality service and pride ourselves on our open communication practices.

Our hourly rate is $26 per hour. Our special project rate, including sprinkler repairs, is $30. We offer convenient payment terms of 2/10 net 30.

All of our vehicles are clearly marked and all of our employees are in uniform for easy identification. Many of the small unexpected things that other companies charge for, we include.

If there are minor sprinkler repairs that are needed, most of them are also included (no charge). We accomplish this by providing an allowance for sprinkler heads, drip emitters, shrub heads, and repairs to lateral lines and drip lines. The only sprinkler issues that we would have to charge for would be main line repairs, valves & timers. And we always get these pre approved by our customers.

Unlike other companies we don't mark-up inventory, whenever possible. Another one of our popular services is safety and visibility trimming at no extra charge. This means that if you have things we think could be a liability on your property related to the landscape, we will communicate with you and work together to resolve these issues before they cause an accident or damage vehicles or buildings. If there is vegetation blocking the view of signs or safe passage in and out of the parking lot, trees blocking safety lighting, we will keep those items at their smallest manageable size (no charge).

We don't charge anything for the installation of winter lawns. This means you do not pay anything for scalping and removal of summer lawn, sprinkler tune up, and top dressing where needed. And the seed is provided at the market price. We also offer a full range of tree trimming options for our customers including emergency storm damage clean up and tree removal. Lawn fertilizer is done quarterly for the price of fertilizer only.

We will strive to keep your landscape safe, clean and beautiful. At the same time keeping your costs as low as possible.

We meet or exceed the highest insurance standards, with $2,000,000 business liability, $1,000,000 commercial auto, and $1,000,000 workman's comp. And we can list you (the customer) as additional insured at no extra charge.

We can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277  We serve the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

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Thanksgiving and Holiday Plant Choices

By November, many of the summer annuals have faded or died, so you may have gaps in your landscape design. Annuals partial to cooler weather provide the perfect solution. Consider flowers like pot marigolds, pansies, primroses or violas. Foliage plants like cabbage and kale, lettuce or feverfew add variety and texture to your landscape, as well. Chrysanthemums are also a traditional favorite, with their rich crimson, orange, bronze, yellow and white blooms. Torch lilies, red ti plant and sedum  make a dramatic statement in your Thanksgiving plantings, along with the different colors and varieties of coleus.

The shades of fall come from the beautiful harvest yields, like pumpkins and gourds, as well as the transformation of summer's green leaves to the spectacle of color. Oranges, reds, yellows and browns traditionally signal the advent of Thanksgiving and can add warmth to the colder look of a winter garden. But it is important to consider how those colors will complement your home and the rest of your plants. If you find that the contrast doesn't work well, add foliage or neutrally colored decorating elements to separate the warring colors or opt for dried grasses and other similar plants in tans, browns or greens.

Holidays provide the perfect opportunity for you to let that frustrated designer sneak out to plan special landscaping displays to delight your family and make the neighbors jealous. Whether you stay small with a few pops of autumn color or go big with a full-scale spectacle, Thanksgiving provides a colossal theme for your commercial property canvas.

Make your office entry more connected to the holidays by adding a smiling scarecrow on a garden bench or on a bale of hay, surrounded by cornstalks, pumpkins, gourds and richly colored fall leaves welcomes friends and family with the warmth of the season, while wicker furniture spray-painted dark green provides a cozy place to share new memories.

The entire staff at Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance wishes you, your family and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving! It is a time that we should reflect on the blessings that we have. It is the time we should be focused on the positives that we are so lucky to have.

Rather than having to worry about the landscaping on your commercial property you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

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Phoenix Police And Community Helps Charlie Mae Johnson

On November 8th members of the Phoenix Police department, community businesses and volunteers helped Charlie Mae Johnson recover from being the victim of a recent home repair scam.

Ms Johnson, a retiree in her early 70s had paid Roger Guy Stowe $1,200 for new carpet which he never delivered.  The detective who had been given the case, Michelle Dalton from the Phoenix Police Property Crimes Bureau felt the need to do as much as possible in this case and went well beyond her normal duties.

Detective Dalton contacted Angels On Patrol as well as members of the Maryvale Precinct Community Action squad to try to get some assistance for Charlie Mae.  Soon, everyone was offering to pitch in and help, including several community members and businesses who donated carpet, paint and landscaping rock.  “The word got out. People came together. Businesses came together. And today we’re going to do a great thing for Charlie Mae,” Officer Jeff Holmes tells us.

Very early Thursday morning, dozens of volunteers showed up, ready to work. They spent hours painting Charlie Mae’s house, installing new carpet and laying rock in her front yard. Johnson was overwhelmed with gratitude. “I’m very happy this morning. Very happy,” she says. “I got scammed but look what I got.”

“Greens Keeper was very happy to be part of the effort to help out Charlie Mae”, said Kent Jones owner. “We are part of the community and are always looking for ways to help where we can.”

Phoenix detectives warn that a scam like this can happen to anyone. Your best bet is to always go with a  contractor with a good reputation. And never pay all the money up front. “We always say find a licensed contractor, someone that we can verify is a good business person as well as someone who’s got the skills to do what you’re looking for,” Officer Holmes states.

You can see several videos and read more about this community effort by going to the following website; http://www.azfamily.com/home/Phoenix-police-lend-a-hand-to-scam-victim-177935851.html

When it comes to commercial property landscaping you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

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Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

Putting Christmas lights in tree branches, around tree trunks, and elsewhere can be easy and fun if you know how to do it. Some people even use "cherry-pickers."

Before you start climbing the branches, though, remember that holiday lights have to plug into an electrical outlet, or at least an extension cord that leads to an outlet. The shorter the stretch between light bulbs and outlet, the less risk you face from frayed wires or other electrical problems. If the tree stands far from an outlet, consider letting the tree stay unlit.

Ways to Install Christmas Lights in Trees
There's no single perfect way to install holiday lights in tree branches. Some people simply toss light strands into the trees. This method doesn't let you control where the strands go, but it can be lot of fun. One caveat, though: a tossed light strand may not reach the highest branches unless you have a strong arm or a short tree.

Another method is to get a long pole or rod, preferably with a hook at the end. If you have no poles that have hooks, untwist a coat hanger until it's as flat and straight as a pole, and use its head for a hook. (Better still, combine pole and hanger by taping them together.) Drape a string of lights over the hook and extend the pole over one of the tree's branches. Turn the pole until the strand slips off of the hook and onto the branch; it should dangle from the branch like a kite string. If possible, grab the dangling end of the lights strand with the hook and wrap it around the branch so as to secure them to each other.

Cherry Picker, Bucket Truck, Aerial Lift
People who decorate really tall trees and high branches often use a bucket truck, sometimes also called a lift truck, aerial lift or cherry-picker. The driver rolls the truck up to a location, enters a bucket big enough for a human being and his tools and lights, and by manipulating the controls raises the bucket into the air.

You can do it yourself — but it’s not easy. "Only trained persons shall operate an aerial lift," says the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration 's rule 1910.67(c)(2)(ii). If you raise the bucket too fast, it can rip through a tree's branches. What’s more, according to an article in Communications Technology, a magazine for (among others) people who string wires in high places, "An average bucket truck weighs 10,000 pounds and cannot stop on a dime. 

Final Words of Caution and Safety
Whatever method you use to hang Christmas lights in trees, you’ll need to make sure that the lights stay there throughout the winter weather. You can attach lights to branches with specialized tree clips  or the twist ties that come with plastic bags.

Or you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

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Why Choose Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance For Your Property?

We are a service oriented family owned business specializing in commercial landscape maintenance.

While our normal hours of operations are from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM we offer 24/7 service and Storm Damage Clean-up as needed by our customers.

We keep our overhead low and pass the savings on to our customers. We provide high quality service and pride ourselves on our open communication practices.

Our hourly rate is $26 per hour. Our special project rate, including sprinkler repairs, is $30. We offer convenient payment terms of 2/10 net 30.

All of our vehicles are clearly marked and all of our employees are in uniform for easy identification. Many of the small unexpected things that other companies charge for, we include.

If there are minor sprinkler repairs that are needed, most of them are also included (no charge). We accomplish this by providing an allowance for sprinkler heads, drip emitters, shrub heads, and repairs to lateral lines and drip lines. The only sprinkler issues that we would have to charge for would be main line repairs, valves & timers. And we always get these pre approved by our customers.

Unlike other companies we don't mark-up inventory, whenever possible. Another one of our popular services is safety and visibility trimming at no extra charge. This means that if you have things we think could be a liability on your property related to the landscape, we will communicate with you and work together to resolve these issues before they cause an accident or damage vehicles or buildings. If there is vegetation blocking the view of signs or safe passage in and out of the parking lot, trees blocking safety lighting, we will keep those items at their smallest manageable size (no charge).

We don't charge anything for the installation of winter lawns. This means you do not pay anything for scalping and removal of summer lawn, sprinkler tune up, and top dressing where needed. And the seed is provided at the market price. We also offer a full range of tree trimming options for our customers including emergency storm damage clean up and tree removal. Lawn fertilizer is done quarterly for the price of fertilizer only.

We will strive to keep your landscape safe, clean and beautiful. At the same time keeping your costs as low as possible.

We meet or exceed the highest insurance standards, with $2,000,000 business liability, $1,000,000 commercial auto, and $1,000,000 workman's comp. And we can list you (the customer) as additional insured at no extra charge.

We can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277  We serve the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

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The Xeriscape Landscaping Style

The Phoenix Arizona Metro Area Desert lends itself to a water efficient, creative landscape that many people call a Xeriscape. This term comes from the Greek word xeros, which means dry, and refers to seven horticultural principles which help to ensure that landscapes, wherever they are located, reflect a sensitivity to the local environment and its climate. 

Because we live in the Sonoran Desert, we must use water wisely. Selecting low water use plants and using water efficient irrigation techniques will help you get the most from the water used to establish and maintain your landscape.

We are fortunate in this part of the country to have a year-round growing season and many months of great weather each year. Your Xeriscape can be not only beautiful and water efficient, it also can be an extension of your home and a place for you to relax, unwind and enjoy.

Creating a plan will help you get the most out of your landscape while considering issues like cost, function, aesthetic preferences, maintenance requirements, water efficiency and energy efficiency. You can tailor the plan to suit your taste, your needs and your budget.

Many low water use plants have beautiful flowers or interesting forms. They will help you create a colorful, low-maintenance yard without taxing our limited water resources.

Although turf generally requires more water and more maintenance than low water use plants, sometimes only grass will do. Small turf areas can be incorporated successfully into a Xeriscape if they are properly planned, installed and maintained.

Most plants will need more frequent irrigations during their first year. Usually, you can cut back on watering during the second and subsequent years, after the plants have become established. Also remember that plants need less water during the cooler months. Adjust your irrigation schedule at least four times each year.

The most popular organic mulches in our area are bark chips and wood grindings. These are often used in planting beds and other small areas. The natural drop of leaves, flowers and fruit can also be left on the ground as mulch. Decomposed granite and crushed rock are two of the most popular inorganic mulches. Soil amendments most likely will be needed for turf areas and areas where more water thirsty plants are installed. Because there is quite a variation in soil quality and composition across the Sonoran Desert, soil amendments may be needed when unusual conditions exist.

When properly designed and maintained, Xeriscapes save water, time and money through reduced plant water needs and lower maintenance requirements. But low water use and low maintenance do not mean no water use and no maintenance. All landscapes need some care and most plants need supplemental water.

At Greens Keeper Landscape we want you to know how to take care of your property.  If you don’t want the headache of landscape maintenance we take care of your landscape for you.  To find out how we can help just give us a call at 623-848-8277.

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Arizona Winter Plantings

As you know Arizona’s climate varies slightly throughout the state, in general, Arizona has a dry climate with hot summers and mild winters. Because of the mild winter weather, many perennials stay green throughout the year in Arizona. Some of these plants take advantage of the cooler temperatures and produce flowers through all or part of our winter season. What follows are three suggestions of colorful winter plantings.

Desert Lavender
Reaching as high as 10 feet high and as wide as8 feet, the dense growth of the desert lavender is ideal for use as a hedge or privacy screen. Desert lavender is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained, slightly sandy soil in full sun. Spikes of purple flowers bloom throughout the year in mild climates, and the small gray-green leaves are evergreen and have a lavender scent, according to Arizona Arboretum.

Chuparosa
Native to the southwestern United States, chuparosa is a shrub that can reach up to 5 feet high and about as wide. The gray-green leaves are cold- and drought-sensitive and fall from the plant in both of those conditions. In the wild, this plant grows along the rocky slopes of the Arizona deserts. The flowers of the chuparosa are red and tubular, blooming even in winter and attracting hummingbirds to the gardens. The seeds produced once the blooms mature are food for quail and other birds, according to Desert USA.

Firecracker Penstemon
Firecracker penstemon is a perennial herb that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. This plant is drought-tolerant, needing very little additional water once it is established. The red flowers bloom on long stalks throughout the winter in Arizona's mild climate. Firecracker penstemon grows to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide with multiple stalks of flowers. This plant will self-seed, according to the Utah Native Plant Society. If you don't want propagation, cut the flowers before they form seeds.

Rather than having to worry about the lawn and look of your commercial property you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

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Storing Landscaping Tools For The Winter Months

You don't have to wait until the end of the season to protect your landscape tool investment. It's good practice to rinse your tools off after each use, dry them thoroughly and apply a light coat of oil to all metal parts. Use a stiff-bristle brush to clean stubborn, hard-to-remove dirt. If you make this a routine, you won't have to do much at the end of the season when it comes to preparing your commercial landscaping tools for winter storage.

You should have a designated space or worktable where you can inspect your tools and have any necessary maintenance preformed. Covering the area with newspaper or plastic sheeting will not only protect the area, but it will also make it faster to clean up after the maintenance is done.

Be sure to store your tools off the ground and away from moisture and other elements. Garages and basements with direct outdoor access are good storage places as long as they are dry. If you don't have a place to store your tools and equipment, you may want to consider building or purchasing a tool shed.

Before having your equipment stored for the off-season, sharpen or replace blades on tools that cut or dig. Your properties digging and cutting tools' blades get worn down over time, but filing can easily sharpen any nicked or dull blades. Hone and maintain the sharp edge of all cutting tools with a medium-grit sharpening stone. For faster cutting, wet the stone with water or lubricate it with honing oil, depending on the type of stone you're using.

Safety Alert! Your staff should always wear heavy gloves when cleaning or sharpening sharp cutting tools. Wear goggles when using a wire brush to remove rust and dirt.

Sharpen very dull hedge trimmer blades by moving a file away from and diagonally across the sharp edge, making sure you maintain the factory bevel. Then decrease the angle slightly and hone just the last 1/16" of the blade with a sharpening stone. If your trimmer has a serrated blade, do not attempt to sharpen it.

Most digging tools aren't sold sharpened, so they should be sharpen from the very start. The more your digging tools are used, the duller they get. The working edge should be filed to a 45-degree bevel with the proper file.

Of course if you are using Greens Keeper to maintain your commercial property you don’t have to worry about maintenance or storage of your tools for the winter season.

More importantly you can let Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance do all the work for you and take the burden off your shoulders all together.  Give us a call at 623-848-8277 and let’s talk about it.

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