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Making Sidewalks Safer

Our Construction Department typically constructs new landscapes by assessing site conditions, choosing and arranging appropriate plants, and planting them correctly. But we also specialize in more traditional construction projects. One of the most common problems we are asked to solve is uneven concrete sidewalks that have been cracked or lifted by tree roots, creating dangerous trip hazards. One option is to demolish and re-pour the entire section of sidewalk, sometimes also cutting out a section of the tree’s roots. Another…
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Making Sidewalks Safer

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Our Construction Department typically constructs new landscapes by assessing site conditions, choosing and arranging appropriate plants, and planting them correctly. But we also specialize in more traditional construction projects. One of the most common problems we are asked to solve is uneven concrete sidewalks that have been cracked or lifted by tree roots, creating dangerous trip hazards. One option is to demolish and re-pour the entire section of sidewalk, sometimes also cutting out a section of the tree’s roots. Another…
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Making Sidewalks Safer

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Our Construction Department typically constructs new landscapes by assessing site conditions, choosing and arranging appropriate plants, and planting them correctly. But we also specialize in more traditional construction projects. One of the most common problems we are asked to solve is uneven concrete sidewalks that have been cracked or lifted by tree roots, creating dangerous trip hazards. One option is to demolish and re-pour the entire section of sidewalk, sometimes also cutting out a section of the tree’s roots. Another…
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Inside Scoop: Keep The Momentum Going

Cassidy shares a big thank you to everyone who joined the recent leadership training and gives a shoutout to our awesome panelists. He also invites everyone to the CLCA Awards drop-off and social on April 26th at Plank. As we head into the busy season, he reminds us to stay grounded, support each other, and enjoy the rideespecially with weather like this! As I sit down to write this, the rain is pouring down outside a welcome sound.While the late-season rain is causing weeds to pop up everywhere and the growing season is about to kick…
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Inside Scoop: Keep The Momentum Going

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Cassidy shares a big thank you to everyone who joined the recent leadership training and gives a shoutout to our awesome panelists. He also invites everyone to the CLCA Awards drop-off and social on April 26th at Plank. As we head into the busy season, he reminds us to stay grounded, support each other, and enjoy the rideespecially with weather like this! As I sit down to write this, the rain is pouring down outside a welcome sound.While the late-season rain is causing weeds to pop up everywhere and the growing season is about to kick…
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Inside Scoop: Keep The Momentum Going

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Cassidy shares a big thank you to everyone who joined the recent leadership training and gives a shoutout to our awesome panelists. He also invites everyone to the CLCA Awards drop-off and social on April 26th at Plank. As we head into the busy season, he reminds us to stay grounded, support each other, and enjoy the rideespecially with weather like this! As I sit down to write this, the rain is pouring down outside a welcome sound.While the late-season rain is causing weeds to pop up everywhere and the growing season is about to kick…
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California Lilacs

Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
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California Lilacs

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
Read More

California Lilacs

  • Tree Sculpture Group
Not too many landscape plants are flowering this time of year. Camellias are still going strong, and California Poppies are just starting to show up in bright orange. Perhaps our favorite winter / early-spring bloomer is California Lilac (Ceanothus), with profuse flowers in colors from white to deepest electric blue. These native shrubs attract native bumblebees – one of the few nectar sources for them – and the flowers have a nice perfume. Perfectly adapted to summer drought, these evergreen shrubs are a great choice for…
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Inside Scope: Growth Mindset

In this month’s Inside Scope, CLCA East Bay Chapter President Cassidy Lundin highlights the success of the New Year Kick-Off event and the importance of strategic planning, professional development, and a growth mindset. He encourages members to stay engaged and take advantage of upcoming CLCA learning opportunities to drive industry success.  I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our East Bay Chapter New Year Kick-Off event at Fieldwork Brewing Co. in San Ramon. With 40 industry professionals in attendance, it was…
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Inside Scope: Growth Mindset

  • Tree Sculpture Group
In this month’s Inside Scope, CLCA East Bay Chapter President Cassidy Lundin highlights the success of the New Year Kick-Off event and the importance of strategic planning, professional development, and a growth mindset. He encourages members to stay engaged and take advantage of upcoming CLCA learning opportunities to drive industry success.  I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our East Bay Chapter New Year Kick-Off event at Fieldwork Brewing Co. in San Ramon. With 40 industry professionals in attendance, it was…
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Inside Scope: Growth Mindset

  • Tree Sculpture Group
In this month’s Inside Scope, CLCA East Bay Chapter President Cassidy Lundin highlights the success of the New Year Kick-Off event and the importance of strategic planning, professional development, and a growth mindset. He encourages members to stay engaged and take advantage of upcoming CLCA learning opportunities to drive industry success.  I want to start by thanking everyone who attended our East Bay Chapter New Year Kick-Off event at Fieldwork Brewing Co. in San Ramon. With 40 industry professionals in attendance, it was…
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