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The city of Carlsbad is continuing its long-term vision of transforming more than 400 acres of vacant land it has owned since the 1980s. The latest phase of that effort is the development of the city’s largest park to date: the roughly 94-acre Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Park.

BrightView partnered with the four schools in the Santa Ana, Calif., region to organize volunteer days where team members worked alongside students and staff to build and enhance garden spaces.

When rain and snowfall dips, these pesky critters rise. Here’s what to know to protect your landscape.

An exceptionally dry winter means significant water restrictions are likely in store for the upcoming growing season. With that comes a host of other challenges—like turf stress, thinning foliage, reduced color, and increased mite activity.

To help protect Mount Madonna County Park, a Fuel Reduction Project was launched, focused on strengthening the park’s ecosystem while reducing the potential for wildfires. The initiative centered on removing invasive species and excess fire fuel, increasing plant diversity, improving watershed health, and enhancing the habitat throughout the park.

The Franklin Fire in Malibu burned move than 4,000 acres, including the hillsides of Pepperdine University. With the rainy season quickly approaching and a threat of erosion, BrightView stepped in to quickly stabilize the damaged landscapes. It took BrightView’s team working every day for two months with up to 25 team members at a time to complete the work.

The Concacaf Nations League Finals is coming to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and BrightView is playing a key role in the transformation for championship soccer. SoFi Stadium typically features an artificial turf field—perfect for football, but not for world-class soccer. To meet the tournament’s standards, BrightView has meticulously converted the field into a regulation soccer pitch.

Let’s face it: the dog park is as much for canines as it is for humans. Making it appealing to both species requires as much consideration as any other park. Here’s what to know about maintaining a dog park everyone can enjoy.

It’s time to brush up on weed abatement guidelines. And all puns aside, it’s a serious matter. Having a clear perimeter around your property could make a critical difference in the event of a fire. Let’s discuss the best way to keep your property safe.

July is the perfect time to take stock of your water use and see what changes can save you time and money. Smart Irrigation Month promotes the social, economic, and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation techniques in your landscapes. BrightView can help with irrigation analysis, are up-to-date on the latest irrigation technology, and with sustainable enhancements.