April Showers Bring May Flowers But Freezes & Heavy Rains Kill Blossoms Before May

April Showers Bring May Flowers But Freezes & Heavy Rains Kill Blossoms Before May

  As climate change wreaks havoc on spring weather, be prepared to protect your tender spring plants. While April showers bring May flowers, the sudden overnight frosts and relentless downpours could kill your plants well before May 1st. How Cold Weather Affects Plants in a Garden or Landscape Property managers and homeowners need to worry about overnight frosts, spring snows,…

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It’s March Madness for Spring Blossoms in Richmond, VA: Whose Going to Win the Blossoming Contest in Central Virginia?

It’s March Madness for Spring Blossoms in Richmond, VA: Whose Going to Win the Blossoming Contest in Central Virginia?

It’s March Madness for Spring Blossoms in Richmond, VA: Whose Going to Win the Blossoming Contest in Central Virginia? Who do you think will win this game of blossoming florals on your commercial landscape? While there’s no actual reward for guessing the fastest bloomer, there’s an awakening of spring as your commercial property displays its wonders. This blog post will…

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Do You Need Landscaping Bids for Your HOA or Office Park? Here’s How to Write an Effective RFP

Do You Need Landscaping Bids for Your HOA or Office Park? Here’s How to Write an Effective RFP

You need a team of people to create the best RFP document for your community or retail space. For example, an HOA board will work together with input from members for putting together an RFP
Member residents know first-hand what they need from their landscaping company that mows and fertilizes their lawns and creates outdoor spaces that stay within the community’s bylaws.
Here are 10 steps that you and your HOA, POA, or other property board must include in your RFP.

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10 Reasons Why Your Commercial Landscape Company Uses Propane Lawn Mowers

10 Reasons Why Your Commercial Landscape Company Uses Propane Lawn Mowers

As temperatures climb higher and other dangers of climate change start to occur, it’s essential to hire a central VA lawn maintenance company that values sustainability.
At BCLS Landscape Services, we pride ourselves in caring for the environment with our propane lawn mowers and battery-operated, hand-held landscape equipment.
How does this benefit you, our commercial customer?
By marrying what’s best for the customer and what’s best for the environment, our propane lawn mowers have a lower carbon footprint and save you money at the same time.

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What You Need to Know About Caring for Your Central VA Lawn This Summer

What You Need to Know About Caring for Your Central VA Lawn This Summer

While maintaining your lawn may feel like a chore, especially if you have a large property, it’ll become part of your summer habits if you incorporate regular upkeep.
The secret to a green, thick lawn with few weeds is in its maintenance. Healthy turfgrass will grow densely to crowd out weeds. However, it needs regular maintenance to get to that state. Here are 11 lawn care jobs that you need to do to keep your lawn looking its best and surviving another Virginia summer.

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