Here’s what we have learned over the last couple of years, plants we once thought needed tons of water to thrive and bloom and are doing just fine with a fraction of the water once used. Our commercial landscape maintenance continues to stay green and is blooming in spite of the mandatory drought restrictions mandated by our governor.
Here’s the message: We can stay green and save water.
Recently, many property owners and managers have decided to make an investment in there commercial property landscaping by removing water-loving lawns and replace it with drought tolerant plants, crushed gravel substrates like pea gravel, decomposed granite, or mulch. We have witnessed many properties with the addition of a few plants and random placed succulents in and around the property that created some dry and boring looking landscapes. Not the picture we are after.
Let’s keep landscaping looking colorful and vibrant. FloraTerra Landscape Management offers a vast variety of low water requiring plants, over 75% of what we use fits that bill. The options we can offer are endless and we can help!
Succulents are back by popular demand
The principles of drought resistant landscaping, formerly known as Xeriscape has an appealing effect for many bay area owners because of its ability to withstand the drought, less flower replacements and use much less water with very little maintenance. We all know the cost of water is on the rise with corporate and multi-building landscaping and we know managers are looking for cost effective alternatives to battle the drought.
It works well in Corporate & Office Park Landscaping
One of the biggest advantages of using drought friendly landscaping- succulents in a commercial landscaping setting is they are much more resilient and last longer than traditional annual flowers and maintenance is almost nothing. Succulent s can be used in a variety of applications including raised planter beds, vertical containers, and flower pots and there colorful foliage can be mixed with a variety of flowering plants and perennials creating a colorful landscape.
It’s Tough & Versatile in Retail Mall Landscaping
Contrary to popular opinion, some might think that succulents are not part of landscaping for shopping centers but are better suited for the desert; however some are capable of adapting into retail shopping center landscaping and tolerating part shade and extreme seasonal conditions.
Its Cost Effective in Apartments & HOA Landscaping
Although succulents can get pricy, the advantages are clear, reduced flower costs, less water is needed and they reduce maintenance costs, these benefits far outweigh there initial cost.
New varieties and Choices available
Now’s the time to step it up! The plant guide below will help you find the right plants. It’s a win-win. with our commercial landscape maintenance, you can Save Water-Stay Green and have the attractive commercial property landscaping that you hoped for. Give succulents some thought for your next project, there are literally 100’s of new varieties readily available to choose from. http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/collections/succulents-plant-collection/
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FloraTerra is a Leading Commercial Landscaping Company , providing a complete range of landscaping services, including sustainable landscape improvements for for Shopping Centers, Strip Mall Landscaping, R & D Developments, Luxury Apartment Landscaping, Residential Estate Landscaping, Home Owners Association Landscaping, Condominium Developments and Commercial Office Landscaping.
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