by EarthWorks | Jun 28, 2021 | Budgeting, Landscaping and Xeriscaping Design, Summer
Have you noticed an increase in food prices? Gas? Lumber? Plants? Household electronics? The pandemic is not over yet, but supply-chain troubles mean supply isn’t meeting demand — sending prices even higher. These increasing costs are affecting many...
by Kevin Kohleriter | Aug 11, 2020 | Budgeting, Landscaping and Xeriscaping Design
Nearly every industry has been affected by the coronavirus, and landscaping is no exception. Many commercial clients scaled back their budgets during restrictions. For our part, Earthworks has worked with our clients to ensure essential landscaping needs are met and...
by Kevin Kohleriter | May 26, 2020 | Budgeting, Irrigation, Landscaping and Xeriscaping Design, Summer
We’ve been fortunate to enjoy a rainy spring in North Texas! A little extra rain in spring can help plants not only keeps your landscape looking beautiful and green, it also helps lower irrigation costs. This year it’s especially beneficial as many properties are...
by Kevin Kohleriter | Apr 21, 2020 | Budgeting
Do a quick Google search for “landscaper near me” and your query will return dozens, maybe even hundreds, of results. Choosing a new landscaper can be a daunting task. Even more challenging is understanding the differences in bids. Two different companies can bid on...
by Kevin Kohleriter | Feb 18, 2020 | Budgeting, Landscaping and Xeriscaping Design
You’ve probably noticed your property’s winter plantings are looking tired. While we still have at least a month until the official start of spring, Texas weather starts a (sometimes unpredictable) warming pattern in February. We’ve already seen drooping pansies and...
by Kevin Kohleriter | Oct 24, 2019 | Budgeting, Irrigation, Landscaping and Xeriscaping Design
Landscaping is a necessary and worthwhile investment for any commercial property. But how do you determine what to allocate for landscaping when planning for the upcoming fiscal year? Without a proper budget, a property runs the risk of overlooking vital ongoing and...