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

Pedestrian Safety is a concerning subject when it comes to commercial landscape maintenance these days. They want to ensure that their apartment complexes, office landscaping and corporate headquarters are being maintained in a safe manor for tenants, visitors and the staff.

In all honesty, commercial landscaping and trees must be maintained and managed for there safety and in some cases may create hazards in corporate landscaping when they are adjacent to parking areas, walk ways and building structures.

Commercial Landscape Management Improves Safety

Let’s review some of the common pit falls and how to manage them.

Some plants are ideal for holding up to foot traffic conditions, especially in retail center landscaping and Corporate settings. For most commercial property landscaping, foot traffic damage is a common problem that has become a real challenge for commercial property owners. 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.

1. Budget 101 for HOA and Condominium Landscaping  

The budgeting process for hoa and condominium landscaping takes time, whether its during the initial development phase or for on-going operations, one should start early enough to collect all of the necessary data.

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.

Bidding Out Your HOA and Apartment Landscaping

Commercial landscape maintenance for your homeowners association landscaping does more than just preserve property value by increasing curb appeal; a beautiful landscape also sets a positive first impression for residents and visitors. Bay Area-area HOAs and Commercial Property owners can successfully hire a professional landscaping service by following a couple of steps:

Planning a turf renovation? Late spring and early summer are the best time for your lawn makeover. A vibrant green turf is every property owner’s pride and joy. If yours has lost color do to drought damage, it’s time to get your hands dirty.  

Smart Watering Tips For Commercial Landscape Maintenance

The irrigation association named July Smart Irrigation Month to provide tips about smart irrigation practices and new technology and we are extending this idea through September. Learn what you can do in September- and throughout the year- to operate your irrigation system at peak efficiency.

Cash For Grass Program

Many commercial landscaping companies in the bay area work with water agencies that offer money for the removal of water loving lawns for hoa landscaping, shopping center landscaping and commercial landscaping by converting these spaces to water efficient green spaces and/or using smart irrigation technology . FloraTerra Landscape Management is partnering with these water agencies with a keen focus on bay area landscaping for water conservation and the adaption of Eco-Friendly, drought-resistant planting for landscape water conservation in San Jose and the Greater Bay Area. 

Smart Watering Tips For The Month of July

The irrigation association named July Smart Irrigation Month to provide tips about smart irrigation practices and new technology. Learn what you can do in July- and throughout the year- to operate your irrigation system at peak efficiency.

7 Tips for Managing Condominium and HOA Landscaping

Regardless if you are a commercial property manager or own a commercial building, residential community , or a retail mixed use development, a job site walk through with your landscaping 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.