Does Your Landscaper Save Water and Money for Your Business?

Technology has changed our lives in every way; from the cars we drive to the bottled water that we drink. Much of the time, though, it seems with each advance in technology we do more harm to our environment and create more strain on our natural resources. Sometimes, technology can be used that will actually conserve resources.

When it comes to your landscaping, the choices you make have a direct impact on your local environment. Importantly, too, in this economic environment, your choices will directly impact your bottom line profitability. How do you choose a landscaping company to beautify your property and conserve water - and save you money? Even in the evergreen Pacific Northwest, we need to preserve our valuable water resources, too.

Look for a landscaper who is knowledgeable about technologies to reduce your water usage. For example, listen for a landscaper who talks about water usage in "gallons per hour", rather than "gallons per minute". With new irrigation technology, watering has become a true science. Every drop of water is applied exactly where and when it is required. Using water sparingly equates to "gallons per hour" rather than "gallons per minute" as seen in the past.

With this reduced water usage, your lawns and plants will still thrive. Very few plants are able to absorb water at a "gallons-per-minute" rate (except the green at the 18th hole).

Does your landscaper use these solutions?:

•	Micro sprays and drip systems are the best for gardens, courtyard pots, hanging baskets, low maintenance rock gardens and pond featured areas. Perennial gardens flourish when not over watered and raised planters don't leak, staining the building sides or entry stairs.
•	Full pressure spray and rotor irrigation was the king of turf, but new low pressure irrigation systems will save dollars over the lifetime of the landscape. Properly monitored and audited irrigation systems increase the efficiency of watering to stop expensive high-water-volume consumption.
•	Use and programming of seasonal irrigation clocks, will help slow the rising cost of water. This technology provides efficient, unattended application during the part of the day when watering is most effective and less expensive.
•	Regulators and timers for fountains and other decorative water systems can be installed to maintain an appropriate flow. These systems can still beautify your property without wasting water by recycling their own water, too.

What are the benefits to you of all this technology? The obvious one is the reduced water usage and the immediate cost-savings it provides. Additionally, your facilities and landscaping will actually look more attractive to clients and tenants. And, the conservation of resources, and the reduction in pesticide and fertilizer runoff, mean your company is more attractive to clients who favor socially responsible businesses. Plus, you'll be saving a precious resource for us all!

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Call or contact Northwest Landscaping Services today to learn more about how we can implement a water-conservation program to help you save money!

Northwest Landscape Services
P.O. Box 864
6303 233rd Place SE, Woodinville, WA 98072
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