When you created your 2020 budget, you maximized every line item to maintain your property and wow tenants…then COVID-19 happened. You’ve worked hard to stay on plan, but some priorities have shifted. For example, you budgeted for seasonal flowers—now with fewer people going to the office, that may not be as important. Our Plant Nerds […]

Our team at Cumberland has experienced several lifecycle events in 2020. We grieved when several parents passed away, rejoiced when babies were born, celebrated the news of a pregnancy and worried about the global pandemic. As a group we have been filled with many emotions—sadness, grief, joy, and anxiety—and have leaned on each other during […]

The annual budgeting process has begun, yet it feels like you just finished the 2020 budget. You’re determining business objectives, meeting with staff and tenants, and figuring out how to address everyone’s needs. We know it’s a lot to juggle.  To help you make the most of your landscape budget, we’ve developed a simple strategy […]

Dust Off Your Back-Seat Landscape Ideas  For the past several weeks, work has been far from normal. With COVID-19, you’ve had to field dozens of tenant questions, make quick decisions, and stay informed about local ordinances. It’s time for a break from all the stress and commotion—but you’re still on the clock, so what do […]

Your day-to-day looks much different from what it did a few weeks ago. Your office mates are kids that need attention, your workspace is the kitchen table, and you’ve acquired a new job—homeschool teacher. Juggling the demands of home and work in this new world is challenging, so we’re here to help. Our Plant Nerds […]

It’s the dead of winter—at least by Atlanta’s standards—when trees are bare, leaves litter the ground, and ornamental grasses are in desperate need of a haircut. So, how do you prepare your landscaping to go from winter drab to spring fab? It all starts with winter maintenance. Winter pruning and cutbacks are crucial to plant […]

Hello, Cumberland Landscape Group Visitor I’m Kim Jenkins, Cumberland Landscape Group’s new president—it’s nice to meet you. I may not look like your typical landscaper, but I’m a plant nerd at heart with over 23 years of experience. Growing up, I loved the outdoors. My family and I were avid campers and we always spent […]

Keeping a detailed budget is important for property managers to ensure that money is not wasted. As a property manager, are you aware of how your money is being spent? A landscape quality audit can determine how your money is being spent and whether you are receiving the quality of work you deserve. What is […]