News and Ideas

Earthworks is always active in the communities of commercial landscapers and commercial property owners and managers. Below are articles that mention us or we have contributed to directly.

Dealing with Dallisgrass

Springtime brings a host of colorful flowers, green grasses, and blossoming trees… and weeds. These persistent pests can be spotted springing up between cracks in the sidewalk, taking over flower beds, and pushing their way into beautifully manicured...

Spring Cleaning: Tips for Controlling Bugs and Plant Disease

The bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming, and the mercury is inching higher on the thermometer. Spring has arrived! Most properties install their first color change between April and June, planning for those colors to last up to 26 weeks. Here are...

Add Value and Beauty with a Third Color Change

Traditionally, commercial properties plan seasonal two color changes per year for their landscaping. The first typically happens in May and the second in November, requiring annual plants to maintain peak color through the scorching heat of summer and the...

Earthworks and Weathermatic give back by providing clean drinking water to those in need

As part of our partnership with Weathermatic, we help conserve water with smart irrigation. In addition we have teamed up in what we call Save Water | Give Life initiative to provide clean drinking water to a community in need. With every Weathermatic...

Earthworks president Chris Lee clarifies H-2B guest worker visas on Fox Business channel

(May 28, 2018) Interviewed on Fox Business channel, Chris Lee breaks down the problems presented by the shortage of H-2B guest worker visas. He notes that many small businesses in the US depend on seasonal workers. With 83,000 visas requested the first day...

Ideas for Property Managers

Chris Lee, Earthworks president, is a regular contributor to the Property Management Insider website. Articles are focused on landscaping for multifamily housing and include topics like “5 Steps to Transforming Out-of-Date Landscapes into Utopias” and “The...

Earthworks Ranks in Landscape Management Magazine Top 150

Earthworks regularly ranks in the Landscape Management Top 150. Our 2015 ranking was #99! Value • Integrity • Service • Quality EarthWorks has the manpower to perform installations usually within a timely manner, even during the peak season....

“Texas Homes for Sale” Interview with Earthworks, Inc. President, Chris Lee

Have you ever been curious as to why you need a professional landscape maintenance provider for your Texas home? Check out this great interview to all your questions as to why it is beneficial to leave the landscaping to the professionals!Check out my...

Earthworks Is Going Green(er)

Earthworks is going green by converting its mow equipment to propane instead of the traditional fuel. Propane is known to be a cleaner burning fuel and requires less maintenance for repairs. Please visit the link below to read more about the steps we are...

4 Ways to Get the Most out of Colorful Summer Landscapes

While peak leasing season is upon us, summer is a time when apartment landscapes have their greatest opportunity to flourish and put on a colorful show for residents and prospects. Plant and flower variety is plentiful and thrives best during the...

How to Minimize the Negative Impact of Heavy Rains on Apartment Landscapes

With the recent abundance of moisture in the Southwest, the prospects for great summer curb appeal appear good for apartments. Frequent and heavy rains have resurrected water-starved landscapes into lush, green utopias that are eye-catching and keeping...

How to Control Mosquitoes Hanging Around Your Apartment Community

Labor Day may signal the unofficial last day of summer, the final big opportunity for outdoor gatherings, but as cooler weather approaches the desire of your residents to chill on patios, decks and outside common areas doesn’t fade. If anything, more...

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EarthWorks has the manpower to perform installations usually within a timely manner, even during the peak season. And with our staff resources we can prepare multiple sites for owner inspection or investor tours within a single day, even on short notice.