The Consumer Product Safety Commission is extending by one year the deadline for retrofitting unblockable drains in public pools. In 2010, the CPSC determined that an unblockable drain cover could be installed over a smaller sump to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act. But last September, the group reversed itself, requiring that the sumps [...]
Did you know that a 1.5 horse power (hp) pool pump is wasting approximately $900 a year in electric costs (for an averaged size pool)? Upgrading to an energy efficient retrofit is a wise investment. The attached savings calculation shows the comparison of a single speed pump to the Pentair IntelliFlo VS + SVRS [...]
If you’re preparing to have major renovations or repairs on your home, be forewarned. Unless you carefully choose a responsible contractor, you may get stuck with substandard work or no work at all. Check out these contractor horror stories. They’ll convince you that properly vetting your contractor is the only way to avoid having your [...]
Gardens Home Management Services would like to wish every a Happy St. Patrick's Day, Celebrate Safely! Not time for the summer barbecue, but do you have a deck or patio that needs to be revamped for the summer entertainment? Gardens Home Management Services can help you renovate your backyard to put on those summer parties [...]
GHMS uses a proprietary hydroxyl generator to provide deodorization treatment that is highly effective, safe, and by-product free. There are no chemicals and no need to vacate the space. The treatment will not harm pets, plants or other contents. GHMS technicians carefully place equipment and leave it running for typically one to three days depending [...]
PALM BEACH, Florida. - Take a ride along the ocean in Palm Beach and you're bound to see beautiful homes and well groomed yards. But you'll also see something else. "Look at the health of this hedge; perfect color, it's fantastic," said landscaper Alan Stopek as he pointed out ficus benjamina plants. "Yet directly across [...]
GHMS is a proud sponsor of the Spring Sprint 5K Race! Join us for a scenic, timed 5k run~walk through the beautiful neighborhoods of Tequesta. Enjoy after race activities, DJ, kids art display and more. Awards to top male and female athletes in each category. Medals to kids 12 and under and ribbons to all [...]
Impatiens (garden balsam or busy lizzie), which are native to East Africa, are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. The leaves are hairless and the stems succulent. The fruits are ‘explosive’ and will rapidly expel seeds when touched. The flowers can be single or doubles. Since 2006 downy mildew caused [...]
Selling your home? Put yourself in the buyer's shoes and ask what you can do to give a buyer the ability to visualize his or her own belongings in your home. That means keeping things as neutral as possible. For instance, if you're going to give the place a fresh coat of paint, choose a [...]
The ficus whitefly is an exotic pest first detected in 2007, it was reported attacking ficus trees and hedges in Miami-Dade County, but now it is found in all of South Florida. This whitefly causes extensive damage to ficus trees and hedges. The leaves of ficus trees infested with whiteflies begin to turn yellow [...]
