Landscaping

Capital Projects Best Practices

Chapter 1: Intro to Landscaping Capital Projects
0:48
Brian Amoroso introduces the topic of Landscaping Capital Projects.
Chapter 2: "Why?"
0:58
Learn how to budget for your capital projects and how to best execute them.
Chapter 3: "How Often?"
0:46
How often should you refresh the landscaping at your properties?
Chapter 4: Building the Scope of Work
0:44
How should you begin building your scope of work?
Chapter 5: During the Site Walk
0:59
What should you expect from a site walk?
Chapter 6: Local Municipality Requirements
1:37
How should you navigate local municipality requirements?
Chapter 7: Review and Submit Proposals
0:35
What should you look for when reviewing a proposal?
Chapter 8: Capital Projects Process
0:56
What should your process look like once materials arrive and the project starts?
Chapter 9: Irrigation
1:09
We discuss what you should expect when your irrigation system is being installed or maintained.
Chapter 10: Common Mistakes
1:38
What are the biggest mistakes and how can we prevent them?

Irrigation Management 101

Chapter 1: Introduction to Irrigation Management 101
1:57
Our Vice President of Program Management, Brian Amoroso, lays out the goals and agenda for our Irrigation Management Masterclass.
Chapter 2: Components of the Irrigation System
2:19
Learn about all the components of an irrigation system to help guide you when planning your next landscaping project.
Chapter 3: Irrigation Controllers
1:26
What is an irrigation controller? How does understanding how your controller works ensure your system is running properly?
Chapter 4: Backflow Device
1:02
What does a backflow device do and what are the most common types you will see?
Chapter 5: Wet Tests
0:50
What should you look for during a wet test?
Chapter 6: Common Issues
1:53
Brian Amoroso will go over some common issues that you may find while monitoring your system during the season.
Chapter 7: Well Maintenance
0:57
If your irrigation system is supplied by well water, learn how to inspect and maintain it.
Chapter 8: Well Water Management
0:57
Brian Amoroso walks you through the process of how to manage your well water.
Chapter 9: Detention Ponds
0:55
Detention ponds will require routine maintenance to keep them operational. Learn how to spot issues or maintenance needs for your detention pond.
Chapter 10: Water Usage Management
2:17
Learn about the five major components of water usage management that can help you cut down and monitor the amount of water your irrigation system is using.
Chapter 11: Smarter Landscape Installation
1:53
How can you improve your landscape installation strategies to reduce cost and improve results?
Chapter 12: Extending the Life Cycle of an Irrigation System
1:38
Brian Amoroso provides tips on how to extend the life cycle of your irrigation system.
Chapter 13: Case Studies
2:49
Brian covers two irrigation case studies for you.