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A potential list of landscape improvements should be discussed, planned and prioritized for future budgeting. It is also helpful if the commercial property manager participates, contributing their thoughts and involvement for the site walk through. ## Maintain a Walking Pattern Maintaining the same walking pattern helps to establish a routine walking pattern helping to organize important agenda for the next meeting. We realize It takes time and effort on everyone’s part to plan and participate in a site walk through, however all parties can eventually be satisfied knowing that future meetings will become more time efficient moving things in the right direction. ## **10 Things to Consider For the Landscaping Agenda** 1. Turf Areas 2. Pruning and Debris Cleanup 3. High Impact Zones 4. Mitigating Water Damage to Paved Surfaces 5. Irrigation- Over/Under Watered Areas 6. Sustainable Site Improvements 7. Plant Replacements 8. Mitigating Hazards and Liabilities 9. Setting The Bar for Priorities 10. Establishing Aesthetic Thresholds   Opening-up The Lines of Communication Regardless if you manage an HOA or Apartment Community, retail mixed use or a large commercial office complex, as a manager or owner, routine site meetings with your landscape provider will open up the lines of communication helping to express your concerns, thought patterns and ultimate desires. [Also, it will help to identify future improvement projects that can be discussed and effectively planned for your budget](https://offers.floraterra.com/sanjose-commercial-office-hoa-landscaping). This process ultimately strengthens the relationship between your service provider and for everyone involved. 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