Leader’s Message
It’s been a busy fall for our team! Our construction crews have been hard at work on nine projects across Lake, Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. Our maintenance teams continue to care for our customers’ properties, while our enhancements crews have been adding fresh seasonal color and preparing landscapes for rain with erosion control, bioswale installations, and drainage improvements.
As we enter this season of gratitude, we’re especially thankful for our hardworking employees, our loyal customers, and the opportunity to do what we love every day.
As the seasons change, please lean on us. Whether you’re planning a new project, addressing a concern, or looking for guidance, we’re here to help. We’re proud to be your trusted landscape advisor for all your landscaping needs.
Sincerely,
JJ Fitzgerald
Chief Operating Officer
Ready for the Rain: Erosion & Drainage Control
As the rainy season approaches, a little preparation can help protect your property. Keeping drains clear and slopes stable helps reduce standing water, soil loss, and costly repairs when storms arrive.
Your Pre-Storm Checklist
- Catch basins and drain inlets: Remove leaves, debris, and sediment so water can enter freely.
- Downspouts and outlets: Check that water flows away from buildings and walkways.
- Swales and French drains: Look for buildup or blockages that could slow drainage.
- Slopes and bare areas: Check for exposed soil or signs of erosion that may need attention.
Heavy rain can carry exposed soil into walkways, parking areas, and drainage systems. Depending on the site, groundcover, grasses, trees, mulch, straw wattles, or hydroseeding can help stabilize slopes and manage sediment. Addressing vulnerable areas early helps keep small problems from becoming larger repairs.
Our team can assess your property’s needs, from pre-storm inspections and drain clearing to drainage repairs and erosion control. Contact your landscape advisor to schedule a site walk, or click below to request a proposal today.
a look at our portfolio and find inspiration for your own landscape paradise!
Powered by the Sun: Supporting Our Crews in Marin and San Francisco
Our new custom solar charging trailer is helping keep our ECHO battery-powered equipment charged and ready for work as our crews service properties throughout Marin and San Francisco.
Built in partnership with Towa Tools, the trailer brings convenient, on-site charging to our crews, helping them stay equipped and productive throughout the day.
“The trailer is great because we aren’t worrying about getting through the day with a full charge for our equipment. It saves us time, and we can service properties longer.” — Bradon Sackett, Marin Branch Manager
What This Means for Our Clients:
- Quieter service: Battery-powered equipment helps reduce noise for tenants, residents, and neighbors.
- Lower emissions: Solar charging supports our use of battery-powered equipment and helps reduce reliance on gas-powered tools.
- More time caring for your property: On-site charging helps crews keep equipment ready throughout the workday, reducing interruptions.
We’re pleased with how the trailer is supporting our team and look forward to adding more to our fleet. Take a closer look of our new trailer here on our Instagram page.
Transforming Outdoor Spaces, One Project at a Time
Ready to see some landscaping magic?
From lush green lawns to stunning hardscapes, our featured projects showcase the beauty and functionality we bring to outdoor spaces. Take a look at our portfolio and find inspiration for your own landscape paradise!
We hope that you’ve enjoyed this month’s newsletter! Please let us know if there is anything you’d like to see in future newsletters by replying to this email or contacting us here – we look forward to hearing from you!
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John “JJ” Fitzgerald is the Chief Operating Officer of Landesign Construction & Maintenance, a leading commercial landscaping firm in Northern California. Raised in the family business, he has spent over a decade applying his expertise in business management and analytics to foster innovation within the company. A graduate of Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo, his writing focuses on the intersection of modern business strategy and traditional craftsmanship, particularly how sustainable technology can reshape the future of legacy industries. He lives in the Bay Area with his family.