New LED lights on Riverwalk get the thumbs up!

Check out this recent article on the lighting ceremony and river parade from Friday.  We are excited to be a part of the project!
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Lights-amp-up-river-parade-2293341.php

A new look for the Riverwalk

Preferred is very excited to be a part of the new LED light project for the City of San Antonio.  Even if you have been to the Riverwalk during the holidays in past years, this year there will be several new features to look for including a light display on the bridges, new lights for the trees along the riverwalk and new decorations from local businesses in response to the Mayor's "Light up Downtown" contest.

What do you think?

Photos by
Shane Kyle

Are you ready for the holidays?

We are all hustling and bustling around here putting up holiday decor for many different companies, malls and the city of San Antonio. 



Check out the lights we just finished for a mall in Houston.  Make sure you have the sound on to really enjoy.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdEdPlnv5M0&sns=em

Testimonial Tuesday : Look at what some of our recent customers had to say about their experience

"We are thrilled with the results of our landscaping project.  Our new sod is beautiful and our updated planter beds look great with several large jars as focal points.  The drip system was a livesaver during this drought!  And the new LED lighting system highlights the whole yard.  Thanks Darryl and Crew"  ~Lois S.

"Everything was done perfectly- no stress fo me!  Thank You!"    ~Kathy S.

Is your lawn ready for the cold?

 Protect your lawn all winter long by topcoating this fall.  Topcoating is the  best thing you can do to improve the condition of your lawn's soil.  A layer of compost, if repeated annually, will gradually build up a kind of super soil layer that will support and feed your lawn. So this simple step not only renews your turfgrass - it ensures its future health. 

Gain an hour this weekend!

Daylight savings time is ending Nov 6th!

Is your landscape lighting coming on early enough?  With the clocks going back an hour and winter setting in, dusk is coming earlier and earlier.  It is time to check your timers for outdoor lighting and adjust for all the changes.  If you need help, give us a call and we would be glad to help.

How to protect your garden from Frost

Now that November has rolled in, it is important to know that the first freeze is predicted around November 28th in San Antonio.  That leaves only a few weeks to get your plants cold weather protected!

What can you do to protect your garden from frost?
1.  Mulch, Mulch, Mulch - mulching all landscape plantings and the garden is a standard cold-protection technique.  It helps insulate the root systems of all your plants.  It also traps soil warmth built up during the growing season and preserves any soil moisture.

2.  Move container grown plants into the garage or even indoors to protect them.

3.  When a heavy freeze is predicted, cover any freeze-sensitive plants at dusk after the soil and plants have absorbed the sun's heat; covering the plants traps the radiating heat. 

4.  Don't use plastic coverings or sheets to cover your plants!  Better choices include large cardboard boxes, thick wool blankets or bubblewrap.  Make sure the covering goes all the way to the ground to trap the heat.

5.  Uncover plants when the temperature rises above freezing to let the plant processes resume normal function - don't keep them covered all winter - they will suffocate!