Commercial landscape maintenance for the homeowners association or commercial property 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:
Rather than wasting effort, money and water turning a desert into a green garden, it’s more fruitful (and wise) to consider desert landscaping. It’s a stunning new concept that’s fast catching on among Bay Area Landscaping. The spectacular looks and low-water requirements are a winning proposition.
Let’s review some of the advantages of desert landscaping and how to benefit from them.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Landscaping
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.
Let’s review some of the common pit falls and how to manage them.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Landscaping
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.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Water Management
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.
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.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Landscaping
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.
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.
Use our list of resources and get money back on your water-saving equipment and drought-tolerant landscaping conversion.Topics: Landscape Water Management
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.
