Commercial Landscape Maintenance since 1964

The City of Bellflower is the newest in a long line of cities and water districts to implement mandatory watering restrictions. A new ordinance was passed on July 13, 2009 that requires residents and businesses to abide by new rules aimed at reducing water consumption. The new measures are scheduled to start on August 11, [...]

I’ve had several customers ask me about water restrictions in the City of Long Beach. Below I’ve listed those that apply to landscape use of water. Please note that additional restrictions may apply. To see a complete list visit www.lbawater.org. Water Use Prohibitions in the City of Long Beach Washing driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, patios [...]

Approximately 4,000 citations have been issued in Los Angeles over the past year to violators of the city’s water conservation ordinance. According to DWP General Manager David Nahai, the majority of the citations were for 1st time offenders who only received a warning. 68 citations were issued to second time offenders and 9 for third [...]

Outdoor Watering Restrictions and Higher Rates Take Effect June 1st If you are a customer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, beginning June 1st new outdoor watering restrictions and higher water rates will take effect. Are you ready? If you’re not familiar with the city’s water conservation ordinance, then you should probably [...]

Since 1964, WCGM, Inc. has provided commercial landscape maintenance services to many of Southern California’s premiere companies under the name of West Coast Grounds Maintenance. Beginning in late spring of 2009 WCGM, Inc. will now offer residential irrigation repair services as well. We plan to bring the same high level of professionalism, quality of work, [...]

Are you planning to hire a general contractor to renovate a building or do some work around your property? If you are, I would highly recommend that you include your landscape contractor in the initial meetings. A professional landscape contractor can provide some valuable insight that might save you a bit of money and or [...]

All across the Southern California coast, from San Diego to Santa Barbara, our landscapes are being attacked by a foreign invader. This enemy comes from Australia (or possibly New Zealand), is so tiny that you would probably miss it if you didn’t know it was there, and can cause some serious damage. This new pest [...]

Topping refers to the drastic cutting back of branches on a tree. I know you’ve seen it. I see it everyday. Nothing is left, but stubs. I looked out my front window the other day and almost fell over when I saw what my neighbor had done to his beautiful Liquidambars. He had cut them [...]

Beginning June 1st, the city of Los Angeles has imposed water conservation measures on it’s residents. They will only be able to water their landscapes on Mondays and Thursdays. The city is also imposing higher rates when households exceed their allotment of water in an effort to cut back usage by 15% (if you’re interested [...]