Resources

Veterans Memorial Park in Pottstown, Pa., is being revitalized thanks to the work of BrightView and other local businesses. The clean-up project is leading up to the fourth-annual Pottstown Veterans’ Community Day Sept. 28. The event will honor local veterans and celebrate their service to the country.

Today’s employees are changing the landscape of corporate campuses and office parks, seeking workspaces which feature green views prominently. From meeting spaces that provide a change of scenery to quiet spaces to relax and unwind, here are some of the best ways to enhance your outdoor environment and attract top talent.

BrightPath is a landscaper development program designed to give BrightView team members opportunities for advancement in their career here. The program, which is being deployed in a phased approach, provides comprehensive training, coaching, and support, beginning with orientation and onboarding and continuing through promotion to successive levels.

These landscape hazards hide in plain sight and chances are, you have at least one on your property. However, we’re here to shed light on some of the most commonly overlooked dangers lurking in the landscapes of commercial campuses and how to fix them.

Whether it’s a hot zip code, a desirable community, or legendary address, every town has one. We’re talking about the “it” neighborhoods, the places where everyone wants to live. What makes these neighborhoods stand above the rest? Curb appeal.

BrightView celebrated the second anniversary of its landmark first Employee Resource Group, GROW (Growth in Relationships + Opportunities for Women). GROW’s mission is to attract, promote, and retain women within the company.

Landscape lighting can enhance curb appeal and maintain an inviting appearance after hours. Even when the sun goes down, your landscape is still on-duty. If your outdoor lighting is limited or unattractive, your property may not have the same appeal that it does during the day.  Worse, dark corners can lead to injuries or invite crime.

While working her summer at inpatient services at Nemours, 17-year-old Kendra Kaericher wanted to brighten the day for the patients and families and knew a butterfly garden would do just that. She used a grant to nurture more than 200 caterpillars into butterflies in her living room and also had input into the garden’s design.

They don’t call it the harvest season for nothing. Bring the bounty of the season to your property with fresh-from-the-farm elements. Hay bales make great anchors for a display, while corn stalks and wheat sheaves add height. An assortment of gourds, pumpkins, and autumn berries lend vibrant pops of color.