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Managing to the Highest Utility: The Essence of Klausing Group's Smart Landscaping Philosophy

In the world of landscaping, aesthetics often takes center stage. However, at the Klausing Group, we believe in going beyond mere visual appeal. Our Smart Landscaping philosophy is centered around the concept of managing to the highest utility. This...

The Pitfalls of T&M Snow Contracts: Incentivizing the Wrong Practices

Snow management is a critical aspect of property maintenance, especially in regions prone to routine snowfall. Property managers often enter into time and material snow management contracts with the belief that these agreements save money and reduce...

Smart Landscaping: Build a Purposeful Lawn

It’s hard to imagine a time before tidy green lawns. But, the aesthetic of short, well-kept grass can be traced back to France in the 1700s. Back then, the sheer amount of manual labor required for upkeep meant that only the rich could afford it.

Smart Landscaping: Manage Your Watershed

Have you ever wondered where rainwater goes once it hits the ground? During the water cycle, stormwater is absorbed into the soil and filters into (and replenishes) streams and rivers, completing the cycle. Healthy watersheds play a critical role in...

Smart Landscaping: How the Work Gets Done

Smart landscaping is more than just which shrubs you choose or how many trees you plant. It’s not a quick decision or a budget move. It also requires you to consider the how: How do you create a smart landscape? Who’s doing the work? How are they...

Smart Landscaping: Plant Native Species

As humans, we prefer what we know. Psychology calls this the familiarity effect. It applies to places, shapes, people, even sounds. Whether we realize it or not, the familiarity effect impacts how we make decisions. We are faster to recognize and...

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