What Should Your Year-End Landscape Walkthrough Include? – November 2026
A year-end landscape walkthrough helps commercial property managers identify what worked, what needs attention and what should be included in next year’s budget. In Greater Memphis, November offers a useful opportunity to evaluate the landscape as summer growth slows and leaves begin to fall. Problems hidden by dense foliage may become easier to see, while…
How Should Commercial Irrigation Be Adjusted in the Fall? – October 2026
Commercial landscapes need less water as temperatures cool, daylight decreases and plant growth slows. However, that does not mean irrigation systems should be turned off as soon as fall arrives. In Greater Memphis, warm weather can continue well into the season, and rainfall may vary from week to week. Newly overseeded tall fescue, seasonal color…
What Should Property Managers Expect as Commercial Landscapes Enter Dormancy? – October 2026
As temperatures cool across Greater Memphis, commercial landscapes begin to look and grow differently. Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass lose their green color, trees drop their leaves and many plants slow their growth. These changes do not mean landscape maintenance is finished for the year. Dormancy is a natural part of the plant life cycle, but commercial…
When Does Tall Fescue Need Aeration and Overseeding in Memphis? – September 2026
Tall fescue often looks its best during the cooler months, but Memphis summers can be difficult for this cool-season grass. Heat, humidity, drought, disease and heavy traffic may leave fescue thin or uneven by late summer. Some turf will recover as temperatures moderate. Other areas may need aeration and overseeding to rebuild density. The key is determining whether these services address…
Is Your Commercial Landscape Ready for Fall? – August 2026
Late summer is an important planning season for commercial landscapes across Greater Memphis. August temperatures may still feel like peak summer, but several fall services need to be scheduled before cooler weather arrives. Waiting until September or October to start planning can leave too little time to repair irrigation problems, prepare turf or coordinate seasonal improvements. A late-summer…
Late-Summer Landscape Problems Memphis Property Managers Should Not Ignore – August 2026
By August, commercial landscapes across Greater Memphis have already endured months of intense heat, humid nights, sudden thunderstorms and dry stretches. These conditions can expose commercial properties to late-summer landscape problems like weak irrigation coverage, stressed turf, drainage problems and declining plants that looked healthy earlier in the season. Some late-summer damage is temporary. Other issues can carry into…