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Part-Time Administrative Clerk

https://wit.twc.state.tx.us/WORKINTEXAS/wtx?u=1314797672154&pageid=EM_JP_JOB_DETAILS&id=6166867&keyword=Part-time+Administrative+Clerk&pay=10&per=HR&workweek=P&duration=R&referralPage=BROWSE_POST_BY_TEXT&sort=&pageNo=

Irrigation Service Technician

http://www.irrigationjobs.com/jobview.php?jobid=2636

Cool off with a ceiling fan

It has been and continues to be one hot summer.  Another triple digit day in San Antonio with no end in sight. 

Adding a fan to your porch area is a great way to cool off.  They create a breeze that helps make this heat a bit more bearable.

When installing a fan outdoors,  it is very important to make sure it is an outdoor fan that can handle wet conditions.  Even if your porch is covered, it will still be exposed to the elements.

Want a better way to water your lawn?

We are really excited about the new things out for irrigation. One of our favorites is the subsurface drip irrigation that allows you to very efficiently and cost effectively water your lawn. This is great for new lawn installations but can also be done on existing lawns.

 Check out this video to learn more about it:  http://youtu.be/arYH03mwd84

Testimonial Tuesday

Wow - This compliment goes out to our hard working crews who are the best in the business!

"In August 2011, during some of the hottest days ever, I contracted with Preferred Tree Care to come out and trim the moss of my live oak trees.  As well as clear cedar from a 200'x200' area.  Three employees (Chris, David and Lawrence) were assigned to the task and they did a thorough and very professional job - AWESOME! 

They were extremely hard-working, fast and efficient plus they were very polite as well as considerate to my objectives and goals.  Twice they worked until 8:00pm or later to get the job done.  I am very pleased with the work done but I was most impressed by Chris, David and Lawrence - All awesome individuals.  Also, kudos to John Leifester for working with us to accommodate our budge, oversee the work and deliver as promised.  Thank you and best wishes always, Javier Saldivar"

Looking for Shade?

With the temperatures continuing to climb over 100 degrees daily with no end insight, it is essential to find ways to keep cool outside.  The best way to keep cool while outside is to get out of the direct sunlight and into the shade.

Need help creating shade in your outdoor space?  Have you thought about adding an arbor to your landscape?  An arbor is not only decorative but also provides a great seating area for you to entertain in. 

Preferred Landscape and Lighting designs and installs custom arbors designed for your space.  We offer different styles, stains, wood to fit your style. 

Preferred Landscape and Lighting chosen by city of San Antonio for holiday LED lighting project

The San Antonio City Council unanimously approved the proposal to switch to LED lights along the River Walk this holiday season and hire Preferred Landscape and Lighting to execute the plan.

"Its about enhancing the No. 1 tourist attraction in the state," said deputy city manager A.J. Rodriguez, adding that the plan received no opposition at the meeting.

In short, the plan calls for replacing 85,000 incandescent multicolored lights typically used on the  River Walk during the holidays with 1.76 million LED lights.   The LEDs would wrap around tree trunks, instead of hanging from branches, and 19 downtown bridges would be illuminated as well.

Preferred collaborated on the project with local artist Bill FitzGibbons on designing, supervising and programming the LED Light, River Walk proposal.

Keep your lights ON

Does your landscape lighting need a little TLC?  Do you have lamps out?  Preferred can help!

Preferred Landscape and Lighting offers service calls for lighting that includes a check on your entire landscape lighting system.  We can then recommend what needs to be done to get your lights back in order and fix it for you.

Want to do it yourself?  We carry inventory of most of the lamps used in our landscape lighting installation jobs.  If you are in need of a new lamp, just give us a call or stop by and we can sell you the lamps you need.

Looking for a job?

We are currently recruiting for two positions - let us know if you are interested!

1.  Irrigation sales/design representative

http://jobboard.hortjobs.com/JobSeeker/JobDetail.aspx?abbr=HORTJOBS&jobid=a30e05d4-f086-4264-b2bf-fd1e6735dded

2.  Irrigation Service Technician

http://jobboard.hortjobs.com/JobSeeker/JobDetail.aspx?abbr=HORTJOBS&jobid=ce9ced99-3dc5-4d99-8770-152af208156e

Now is the Perfect time to Protect your trees!

Oak wilt, one of the most destructive tree diseases in theUnited States, is killing oak trees in central Texas at epidemic proportions . Oak wilt is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, which invades and disables the water-conducting system in susceptible trees.  All oaks (Quercus spp.) are susceptible to oak wilt to some degree, but some species are affected more than others.  

There are several steps recommended to prevent new infections and to protect your trees.  Preferred Tree Care has a  licensed and certified arborist on staff who is also certified to treat Oak Wilt that would be happy to meet with you and discuss the best ways you can protect your oak trees. TOWC - 0128

Which type of grass is right for YOU?

St Augustine Grass

• High shade tolerant
• Tolerates wide range of soil types
• Coarse leaf structure
• Low traffic tolerance
• Mow every 5-7 days at 2.5-3.5"
• Low Cold Tolerance

Which type of grass is right for YOU?

Zoysia Grass

• Drought tolerant
• Water requirements similar to Bermuda
• Needs occasional thatch removal
• Requires well drained soils
• Mowed every 5-7 days @ 1-2" height
• Lives in all kinds of soils

Which type of grass is right for YOU?

Buffalo Grass

• Not shade nor traffic tolerant
• Highly drought resistant
• Low disease potential
• Fine leaf texture
• Low fertilizer requirement
• Seldom grows taller than 5"
• Favors heavy clay soils
• Good for sites to be planted with wildflowers and for low rainfall areas
• Low salinity tolerance
• Mow every 7-14 days at 1-3" height

Which type of grass is right for YOU?

Bermuda Grass

• High traffic tolerant
• Drought tolerant
• Fine leaf texture
• Grows best in well drained sites
• Water requirements increase with increase levels of maintenance
• Grows best under extended periods of high temperature, mild winters and moderate to high rainfall
• Mow every 3-7 days at 1 - 1.5" hiehgt
• Does NOT grow well in shade
• Relatively high fertilizer requirement

Which type of grass is right for YOU?

While all grass types aren't looking their best due to our drought conditions, there are some types that are faring better than others.  What is the best type of warm-season grass to pick for your lawn? 

The Texas Cooperative Extension recommends four types of grass for central Texas:

1. Bermuda Grass– drought and cold tolerant, resistant to disease and spreads quickly.
2. St. Augustine Grass – deep rooted, tough, and fast growing.
3. Buffalo Grass – drought tolerant and low maintenance requirements.
4. Zoysia Grass – attractive, drought resistant and resilient to wear

Check back with us the rest of this week as we continue to post about the detailed traits of the 4 different grasses to help you decide which lawn grass is best for you!