Commercial Landscaping Blog for The San Jose | Bay Area, CA

Budgeting for Your Commercial Landscaping Service

The budgeting process, whether during the initial development phase or during on-going operations, should start early enough to collect all the necessary information.

Preparation of your initial landscape operating budget should be done carefully, as should preparation of all annual budgets. Realistic income and expense expectations should be used to prepare the operating budget.

In California, approximately 60% of the water used in typical single family home is used for landscaping, at an average of approximately 100,000 gallons of water per home per year. As required by State law, even with recent rains MOST Cities and Municipalities have enacted new water efficient landscaping regulations which are still in effect. These regulations generally apply to new or replacement landscaping projects with planting areas and water features exceeding 2,500 sq. ft. in size. 

The budgeting process for commercial property landscaping, whether during the initial development phase or during on-going operations, should start early enough to collect all necessary data.

Preparation of your initial landscape operating budget should be done cautiously, as should preparation of any budget. Realistic goals and projections should be prepared for the next year.

When it comes to figuring out your commercial landscaping budget for 2017, do your part to include these budgeting ideas to ensure your property’s landscaping gets the best coverage.

Most people like to sit outside when there’s favorable weather outside. And now that we are into fall starting to make its way to the San Jose area, occupants and employees are going to want to get out and explore the feeling of fall and winter.

You can provide the optimum outdoor space to for outdoor relaxation in your commercial office landscaping. Not only will it help them relax and enjoy their time outdoors, it will also keep visitors and tenants onsite, but the patio can also become a social gathering space for business meetings and create a more appealing property setting.

Focus on Your Landscape Maintenance

Corporate landscaping in the Bay Area is known to gather the interest of visitors and the public alike that can draw a positive experience of your commercial landscaping. The goal for many of our corporate customers is to recreate a relaxing and beautiful corporate environment.

A commercial landscape maintenance company can provide flower displays to green walls and more, we can introduce bay friendly landscaping features to your commercial property. But before we elaborate too much with landscaping, let’s go back to the fundamental basics of maintenance. Now, look around your property and ask yourself a question: Is it manicured? Does it look “colorful and well maintained?” Are your trees safe and healthy? Are your flowers free of weeds and colorful? 

It's easy to take Bay area lawns for granted. It keeps our property cool during the heat of the summer and adds instant curb appeal when it's healthy, green and in prime condition.

But the healthiest, lawns are maintained by a well-balanced lawn program! So, how can you keep your lawn looking great? Read on for our 5 best kept lawn care secrets. 

Commercial Landscape Maintenance Controls Water

One of most powerful tools in any property is water conservation and utility expense management plan is an irrigation system equipped with a master valve and flow meter.

The latest advancement in smart watering technology is being reached by better management of water flow through systems retrofitted with master valves and flow meters. Older systems that were not installed with these features are wasteful during unexpected water flow events.

Retail and Commercial properties are very noticeable during the day light hours. Monument Signs and frontage are clean and very visible. Lawn areas are green and vibrant. Flowers and Plants are swagger with beautiful colors under the sun. Walkways and architectural lines flow. In daylight hours your property looks great. But does it show well at Night?

The plantings around your properties building perimeter can make a big difference in many ways. Having the right plants to tolerate the cold weather is part of the equation for great foundation plants but plant material that is interfering with window views, walk way and crowding out the others is another factor to consider. Planting the right combination of foliage and plants will ultimately impact your landscaping design one way or the other. The real challenge for most commercial properties is deciding on the right balance of plants that can tolerate the cold and fit into your design.

10 GrassTrends for HOA Landscaping

Low Maintenance drought resistant and appealing to the eye. What property manager or owner wouldn’t want to get those qualities out of their commercial landscaping service — at the same time? One way to achieve your goal is through the appropriate design and use of drought resistant landscaping.

Today, drought tolerant grasses are gaining popularity and demand for their low maintenance qualities, including their low water use and pest free benefits. Available in multiple colors, textures and sizes, they are also appealing for corporate and apartment landscaping. When used appropriately, your commercial landscape maintenance will benefit from the year around interest provided, can be used as accents or ground cover, and can even in raised decorative containers.