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Early WeatherWorks predictions, based on El Niño patterns, predict cooler conditions across much of the East Coast due to a stormy pattern pulling cool air into the region. Based on past winters with similar early predictors, meteorologists are initially predicting a snowfall 33 percent above yearly averages.

A lack of space, traffic, pollution, and more, combined with natural stress from changing weather patterns, cause a slow and steady decline in urban trees. These are some of your property's most valuable assets. Fortunately, there are things you can and should do to help alleviate stress for your trees.

The tight labor market and visa shortage are hurting all kinds of industries that rely on seasonal workers, from Maryland’s crab-picking industry to New England restaurants. The $82-billion landscaping industry is the largest user of the visa program, which allows employers to bring workers from abroad for temporary positions, accounting for 50 percent of all such visas certified by the government in 2018.

When hiring a tree care provider, asking the right questions is essential. If you received satisfactory answers to these questions, you can be assured you have found a reliable and professional team. 

The end of the year is closing in. By now, you’ve probably jumpstarted your year-end review and maybe even started to tackle some short-term planning. Before you pop the champagne, there’s one more thing you can do to ensure the new year is off to a good start — a thorough golf course equipment assessment.

Often the signs of overwatering look similar to the signs of underwatering, but the remedy is different. Follow these steps to save your overwatered plants.

Trees are more than just a pretty sight to look at, but can provide money-saving benefits, oxygen, block noise, reduce stress, and more.

Outsourcing landscape management significantly improved the look of Mercer's campus, contributing to increased enrollment while also reducing costs. While many factors play into enrollment, first impressions matter and landscaping plays a vital role. Mercer University enrolled the largest freshman class ever in 2013 and has increased total enrollment by 10.6 percent over the last five years. 

Periodic water audits are important to conserve water and save money. A water audit is a good first step in determining what your needs are and how your water management team can help.

A significant number of employers across multiple industries fell far short of the requested complement of H-2B workers needed to help them through the height of the landscape season. BrightView has taken all steps possible to prepare for and address the now expected annual shortage of H-2B workers. We feel confident that our valued clients will not notice any change in the quality of service they have come to expect from BrightView.