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August 25, 2016

5 Reasons You Should Invest in Energy Efficient LED Lighting

Maybe you’ve heard that LED lighting is the wave (pun intended) of the future. You may have also heard that LED lighting is expensive.  While upfront costs may be higher than what you’re using now, in the long run, LEDs come out ahead in several areas. Here we’ll provide five solid reasons your facility should […]

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June 17, 2016

Survey Says: Americans Love their Yards and they are Important to a Home’s Resale Value

According to an online survey commissioned by the National Association of Landscape Professionals and conducted by Harris Poll in May 2015, eighty-three percent of Americans think having a yard is important. Here are a few insights about the value of our lawns and backyards. Your neighborhood’s landscaping is important. Americans (91%) want to live in […]

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May 25, 2016

The National Association of Landscape Professionals Surveys Americans & Finds Majority Lack Lawn Care Knowledge

New research is released as part of National Lawn Care Month Herndon, Va., March 31, 2016 – The National Association of Landscape Professionals is kicking off National Lawn Care Month this April by releasing the results of a new consumer survey that takes the pulse of Americans’ lawn care knowledge. The results of the survey, conducted online by […]

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April 5, 2016

April is National Lawn Care Month – Myths vs. Reality

Have you ever wondered when the right time to apply fertilizer to your yard is or whether it’s ok to cut the grass really short? To help homeowners get their spring and summer lawn care off to a great start and to celebrate National Lawn Care Month in April, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, […]

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January 26, 2016

Robert Furgerson Earns Snow and Ice Management Industry Certification

Local snow removal contractor awarded “certified” status by the Accredited Snow Contractors Association, is proficient in established industry standards. Southfield, MI – Robert Furgerson, Director of Exterior Service, Continuum Services has successfully completed the necessary educational requirements and has proven knowledgeable of established industry standards to earn “ASCA Certified” status by the Accredited Snow Contractors […]

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November 2, 2015

Minimize your Winter Damage

Tis’ the season for snow and with snow comes salt. Thousands of tons of de-icing salt are applied to state and municipal roads in Michigan each winter. Some years, as much as 300,000 tons have been applied. De-icing products are helpful in providing dry, safe pavement within facility parking lots and sidewalks to improve safety […]

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August 4, 2015

Autumn Tricks & Treats: Simple Steps to a Great Looking Lawn

The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of landscape and lawn care. Autumn’s cooler temperatures and occasional rainfall is the ideal time to prepare your landscape for next spring. Many think lawns need less care in the fall because the grass grows slower. In fact, it’s just the opposite. During this season, grass is […]

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January 29, 2015

Brighten Up Your Facility This Spring

Time to rid yourself of those winter blues and get ready for spring. There’s no better way to do so then preparing your facility’s landscape with spring flowers. With so many options, it can be hard to determine the best flower. You want something that will bloom in the spring and survive the fluctuating temperatures […]

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November 24, 2014

Snow Removal Tips for Property & Facility Managers

Living in the Midwest we know the weather can be very unpredictable. Over the past years we have seen snow as early as November and stick around until late April. Whether you manage a multi-unit apartment complex or a commercial building facility property managers need to prepare for the snow season as well as inform […]

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November 20, 2014

Share Your Holiday Spirit: Call Continuum

Looking to create a spectacular holiday display at your facility? Nothing says the holidays like a beautiful light display not to mention, customers and tenants appreciate when a business dresses up their building with the holiday spirit. With our help your lighting and decorations will draw attention all season long. Our commercial holiday lighting program […]

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