Landscape Management, January 2019
Mowing Maintenance Class A act LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET JANUARY 2019 38 PHOTOS LANDCARE LOCATION El Segundo Calif COMPANY LandCare Culver City DETAILS Originally a strawberry patch Pacific Corporate Towers PCT is a Class A commercial office space located between the Los Angeles International Airport and the Pacific Ocean The LEED Gold property is home to more than 90 tenants LandCare has maintained the site since November 2009 It secured the deal after PCTs chief engineer spotted the work LandCare had accomplished on a neighboring property PCT wished to uphold its LEED Gold Certification while still providing an urban oasis for its tenants to relax and engage in recreational activities no easy task with the drought thats plagued California since 2012 The LandCare team also had to find organic methods for pest and fungus control and learn how to maintain different types of landscapes all in one location LandCare achieved the upkeep of the propertys planters lawns no mow areas gardens walkways and bridges using Exmark mowers and smaller equipment from Echo To contend with the dry conditions LandCare incorporated Weathermatics smart irrigation controllers installed drought tolerant plant materials and performed regular assessments of the propertys water needs Thanks to LandCares team PCT tenants continue to enjoy the benefits of a sustainable outdoor living space The project earned LandCare a Gold Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence program See more photos from this project at LandscapeManagement net LEED THE WAY Pacific Corporate Towers is a cluster of Class A commercial office buildings in El Segundo Calif It has been LEED Gold certified since 2015 adding another level of complexity to the maintenance of the grounds The property prides itself in having created an urban oasis that emphasizes healthy and vibrant living From its curbside to the inner sections of the complex PCT fosters a love for the outdoors with its environment WATER WISE Along the stone walkway a well manicured lawn sits on one side while various drought resistant plants align the other Furcraea plants pop out of westringia shrubs with blue festuca borders for an aesthetically satisfying design CURB APPEAL Maintaining a healthy curbside lawn in hot Southern California during a drought is challenging The team works tirelessly to address heat spots pests and damage resulting from foot and pet traffic THE BIG ONE
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