Resources

The world headquarters of TupperwareBrands Corporate, a stunning campus north of Kissimmee, Fla., has been refreshed, thanks in part to the experts at BrightView Landscapes. BrightView preserved the famous Tupperware rose gardens by rebuilding its hybrid tea roses.

Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and commercial properties are now a Level II arboretum. To secure the accreditation, BrightView and other volunteers demonstrated stewardship and care for more than 100 species of trees and woody plants. Level II accreditation also requires additional educational and public programming.

A nice lawn is more than just easy on the eyes, but it also controls soil erosion, traps carbon dioxide, and moderates ground temperature during the hot summer months. Those are benefits hard surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt, simply can’t match.

Summer is great, until the mosquitoes start biting, at which point, all bets are off. Mosquitoes are more than just an itchy nuisance; they also carry diseases and viruses that can cause serious harm to humans and animals. Pesticides are just one part of the solution. Successfully keeping these pests at bay requires a multi-pronged approach. 

These five tips are the first step to getting the most out of your landscape budget. Finding a trusted landscape partner who can help you evaluate your options completes the equation and make budgeting a snap.

Seasonal watering service not only keeps your plants cool, but it helps you keep your cool, too. Once set-up, it’s an easy way to keep your landscape looking its best and prevent damage from summer’s punishing temperatures. Plus, it’s cost-effective.

No two landscape maintenance contracts are the same — so how do you know yours is right for you? Use the Five W's as your guide. Knowing what to ask during the process is crucial.

Daffodils may be a spring flower, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be preserved and enjoyed for many more springs. BrightView Horticulturist Bruce Hellerick gives some useful tips for pruning daffodils after they have bloomed to help preserve them for years to come.

BV Connect virtually connects the customer with BrightView’s service team to deliver an effortless experience with seamless property maintenance management. It is a web application that enables customers to submit and track requests for landscape services, keep track of property maintenance schedules, submit photo service requests, and receive timely updates from BrightView account managers.

Mulch is much more than material applied to the surface of soil. BrightView’s Enhancement Manager, Scott Chambers, discusses the difference between mulch and compost, tips for application, and how mulch was used while renovating Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pa.