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About Jorge Cortez

California Landscape Licensed Contractor. Having grown up right here in Santa Barbara, Jorge Cortez graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 2007 and went on to join the United States Marine Corps. After completing a tour in Afghanistan and receiving an honorable discharge, Cortez continued his education at Santa Barbara City College. Today, with over fifteen years of experience in landscape maintenance, he combines his passion for the land with his business acumen as owner of SB Evolution Landscape.

Multi-Family Residence Landscaping

Multi-Family Residence Landscaping Common greenspaces within multi-family housing developments are places where residents gather, enjoy recreation, and feel a sense of community.  And, as these places are often what set the first impression to potential renters, it’s important that they be well-maintained and beautiful. Landscaping Increases Curb Appeal Imagine moving to a new city and [...]

2022-01-31T18:34:53+00:00January 29th, 2022|Gardener Services, Landscaper, Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Importance Of Prompt Professional Property Maintenance

The Importance Of Prompt Professional Property Maintenance It's easy to dismiss routine property maintenance as something you can put off. However, this can be a problem later on because buildings deteriorate faster than they seem. If you want to keep your building in the best possible condition, you should invest in preventive and cutting-edge property [...]

2021-10-05T11:07:48+00:00October 1st, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

What trees do for residential properties

Earth, Wind, and Fire: The Season of Santa Ana Winds When you’re designing your landscape or even looking for a new home, you may want to consider if adding new trees should be a part of your plan.  Purchasing and installing trees might be pricey, but trees can bring great value to your [...]

Earth, Wind, and Fire: The Season of Santa Ana Winds

Earth, Wind, and Fire: The Season of Santa Ana Winds Southern Californians know all too well about the dangers of wildfire combined with the arrival of the Santa Ana winds in autumn.  These winds, originating in upland deserts well inland of our great state, are pushed down the mountains by high pressure systems, [...]

Inorganic Versus Organic Mulch: Which is Better?

Fighting Broadleaf Weeds in Santa Barbara Mulch is an essential component part of planting bed installation.  Not only does it create a clean and finished look and a nice backdrop to showcase your plants, it is also very beneficial for their health and vitality.  Mulch provides a cover over the soil that protects [...]

Humus is Not a Pita Dip

Fighting Broadleaf Weeds in Santa Barbara (But it’s still pretty great.) So, what, then, is humus and why does my garden need it?  Humus (HYOO-mus) is the organic material that is left over when organic matter—resulting from the breakdown of a plant or animal—has completely decomposed, leaving a thick, dark colored substance rich [...]

Fighting Broadleaf Weeds in Santa Barbara

Fighting Broadleaf Weeds in Santa Barbara As the name would suggest, broadleaf weeds are the ones you can really see because, well, their leaves are bigger than grassier weed varieties.  The size and shape make them the bane of lawn owners, standing out rather than blending in with the turf.  And thus, they [...]

Your Well-Designed, Drought Tolerant Landscape

Your Well-Designed, Drought Tolerant Landscape Living in Southern California has its challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining a green and thriving garden.  Drought conditions and watering restrictions make keeping up the lush, tropical landscape we had envisioned difficult and sometimes nearly impossible.  Enter, then, drought tolerant material.  These [...]

Drought or Infestation? How to Check for Chinch Bugs

Best Practices for Strip Mall Landscaping It’s every homeowner’s fear to look down on their well cared for lawn and see yellow spots forming.  First, it’s just one small one, but then it grows.  Darn it.  You check the irrigation system to make sure the coverage is adequate.  And [...]

Best Practices for Strip Mall Landscaping

Best Practices for Strip Mall Landscaping Provide seasonal color Keeping planters filled with annuals that represent what’s currently in season gives the strip center an updated and well-maintained look.  Not only that, but it puts shoppers in the mood for whatever buying season it is (think greenery at Christmas time).  Lights in trees, [...]

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