Some plants are ideal for holding up to foot traffic in commercial office landscape management, especially for companies that provide landscape management for retail centers and malls. For most properties, foot traffic damage is a common problem that has become a real challenge. Many of the plants used 20 years ago were originally introduced for their appearance, but not neccesarily chosen for heavy foot traffic and drought conditions . Read on for our 5 popular landscaping trends that's back by popular demand.

The right plantings around your properties building perimeter can make a big difference in many ways. Having the right plants that can ultimately tolerate the drought is part of the equation for great water conservation but plant material that could potentially take the place of your water thirsty lawn areas. Planting the right combination of foliage and plants will ultimately impact your water costs and maintenance in one way or the other. The real challenge for a San Jose Bay Area Landscape Management service is deciding on the right balance of plants that can tolerate the drought conditions we are experiencing in the bay area and fit them into your design.

The Stones are coming back to the bay area, they are especially being seen in and around commercial landscaping. They are out performing many, especially for their consistant ability to meet the demands of their audience. 

If you are involved with condominium landscape maintenance, hoa landscape maintenance or commercial grounds maintenance, consider these popular rock stars for your next project.

The Landscape Walk Through 

A job site walk through with your Commercial Landscape Company or assigned account manager is essential from time to time, this helps keep the lines of communication open assisting everyone to stay focused on your goals and desires.

Winter is Prime Planting Season for Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Annual Flowers for office landscape maintenance. They often establish more quickly when they are in the cool winter season. The cooler weather allows the plants root system to acclimate more quickly from transplant shock.

Flower Tips for Office Landscape Management

• Reduce the Landscape watering frequency for established plantings

• Remove trees that pose a critical risk to the public’s safety

• Fertilize Trees, Shrubs as appropriate

• Fertilize Lawns as appropriate

• Have trees inspected by an experienced arborist, prune dead, diseased or unsafe branches.

• Remove weak limbs in Trees

• Plant New Trees and Shrubs

• Mulch Trees and shrubs as appropriate

• Inspect Plant material for disease and pests treating appropriately

• Conduct the appropriate water schedule for the cooler weather

Landscapes that are tired and outdated send a message.

Older landscaping that has been installed 20 years or more ago tell a story – especially with certain varieties of trees and plants that show their declining age. Landscape curb appeal can make a positive impression of your property by improving tenant retention, relations and your properties curb appeal.

When it comes to Commercial Tree Care Services, removing a tree may seem fairly straight forward, but not without taking some precautionary measures to ensure you are complying with local city and county ordinances.If you get caught without following these steps could cost you a bundle of money. Read on to learn more

Commercial Tree Care Saves on Resources.

Our certified arborists care and appreciate your time- we can provide cost effective commercial tree pruning. In the winter months when trees are dormant, our certified arborists have a clear vision of your trees structure and can make the appropriate decisions for pruning. Tree branches are lighter and easier to access for pruning and clearance, and trees without leafs are much easier to see. With branching patterns being more assessable and easier to see, the plant material can be pruned to encourage structural integrity and maintain its natural form.

Everyone knows that its cool in the shade and trees can reduce energy costs if placed correctly. It’s popular to plant evergreen trees on the Northward facing walls of a building.

Plants and Vines located next to a hot south or west side wall can help insulate a building from the hot temperatures of the sun in the summer and winter months. Planting shrub and tree barriers can also direct cool wind from entering buildings by reducing cold drafts at entry points.

"Irrigation Management Services include the use of water-effcient plant material that is more attractive, healthier and better for our environment"

There are many plant options available that use little water in commercial, industrial landscaping and HOA landscaping. Water savings can be achieved by making some simple changes in plant palate and irrigation methods, this can greatly reduce the water required for an attractive landscape.