2012 - The Year of the Dragon NKO’s word is QUALITY

From Abby’s Desk!

Each year NKO has a “one word theme” to focus our company actions and support our goals. We ask each NKO team member to think about what the theme means professionally & personally.

For 2012 - The Year of the Dragon NKO’s word is QUALITY

Simply defined QUALITY is “the degree of excellence.” Quality may be interpreted differently by individuals, situations or by results - expected or achieved. At NKO we like to exceed our clients’ expectations and always strive to achieve customer satisfaction with our company staff and services.

A philosophical view of the word QUALITY may be, “I can’t define it, but I know when I see it.” At NKO we know when we see it AND we know how to achieve it. NKO views QUALITY as quantifiable and measurable.

We have established characteristics we use as benchmarks that are tangible and achievable. Excellence in quality is not only in the eye of the beholder but also in the standards set by NKO management and by employing sustainable and best management practices.

At NKO our competitive advantage is based on QUALITY.

Every member of the NKO organization is clear about the concept, definition, and measurement of QUALITY as it applies to their job responsibilities. What best satisfies a clients preferences or needs are those with the highest quality for that account.

Value-based quality is defined in terms of costs as well as other attributes. A client’s expectation is based on quality services at the acceptable price. Indeed you get what you pay for in the number of hours you contract for services but the QUALITY of the work is what makes NKO stand out as a leader in providing landscape services on Kauai.

Phalaenopsis Orchids - Poise and Grace

Orchids are beautiful, elegant plants that bring peace to their surroundings. Placed in any room an orchid in bloom fills a room with serenity and grace. One of the most recognized orchids is phalaenopsis (pronounced fal-en-op-sis) with its round petals and dramatic flowers.

Not only beautiful, the phalaenopsis orchid flowers can last for months and although they look delicate are quite hardy. Phalaenopsis have become one of the most popular variety of orchids because of their low maintenance and delicate balance of poise and elegance. Their long bloom makes for a very good value. Phalaenopsis will bloom year after year with some care.


TIPS for caring for your plant:
• Phalaenopsis enjoy much the same temperature range as we do. Nighttime 60-65°F, daytime 75-85 °F. Occasional deviations will not harm your plant.
• Phalaenopsis will flourish in indirect sunlight.
• Water once a week to keep moisture just below the surface of the medium.
• Phalaenopsis enjoy moist air, with a humidity level of 55-75% being ideal.
• Feed your plant once a month with a high nitrogen food. In this instance, less is more. So be sure not to overdo it.
• Plants should be repotted every other year in a medium-grade wood bark.
• When the last bloom drops, cut your flower spike halfway down the stem. Continue caring for it and wait for a re-bloom every six months or so.

NKO just provided beautiful phalaenopsis orchids for a wedding at the Grand Hyatt Resort Poipu. If you have an event that you would like to use this orchid give us a call. We also have spectacular dendrobium orchids. All orchids are special order by lots ONLY and not part of nursery inventory.

Ten Good Reasons to Plant El Toro Sod

1. Grows slow
2. Disease resistant
3. Drought tolerant
4. Low fertilizer requirements
5. High traffic tolerance
6. Mow with a rotary mower (doesn’t need a reel mower)
7. Herbicide tolerant
8. Doesn’t require verticutting
9. Tolerates shade
10. Grows well in poor soil

Here is a link to an article from the Honolulu Advertiser http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Sep/08/il/FP609080371.html

If you are interested in buy El Toro sod grown by NKO at the Poipu'Aina Estates http://www.poipuainaestates.com/ourland.html
call Abby at 808 645-0710