--- title: Why The Stones Are Into Commercial Landscaping description: A Commercial landscape Maintenance Company in San Jose Bay Area; providing commercial landscaping for Apartments and Corporate Campus Landscaping. image: https://blog.floraterra.com/hubfs/Commercial_Landscaping_Rock_Stars.jpg --- [![Floraterra](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-711332346-gif/images/floraterra-logo.gif "Floraterra")](http://www.floraterra.com/San-Jose-Bay-Area-Landscape-Management.asp) ![tagline](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-711332351-gif/images/tagline.gif) - [![see FloraTerra on Facebook](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-705840289-png/images/facebook_24.png?width=24&height=24&name=facebook_24.png "see FloraTerra on Facebook")](http://www.facebook.com/pages/FloraTerra-Landscape-Management/112209338895454) - [![see FloraTerra on Twitter](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-705840284-png/images/twitter_24.png?width=24&height=24&name=twitter_24.png "see FloraTerra on Twitter")](https://twitter.com/#!/Flora_Terra) - [![see FloraTerra on Linkedin](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-705840294-png/images/linkedin_24.png?width=24&height=24&name=linkedin_24.png "see FloraTerra on Linkedin")](http://www.linkedin.com/company/flora-terra-landscape-management) Call Today: 408-275-1200 # Commercial Landscaping Blog for The San Jose | Bay Area, CA ## [Why The Stones Are Into Commercial Landscaping](https://blog.floraterra.com/commercial-property-landscaping-landscape-maintenance-san-jose-ca) Posted by [Sabrina Ayala](https://blog.floraterra.com/author/sabrina-ayala) on Jan 4, 2016 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.floraterra.com/commercial-property-landscaping-landscape-maintenance-san-jose-ca&media=http://offers.floraterra.com/hubfs/Commercial_Landscaping_Rock_Stars.jpg) ## [![Commercial_Landscaping_Rock_Stars.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Commercial_Landscaping_Rock_Stars.jpg?width=1000&name=Commercial_Landscaping_Rock_Stars.jpg "Commercial_Landscaping_Rock_Stars.jpg")](https://offers.floraterra.com/free-assessement2) The Stones are coming back to the bay area, they are especially being seen in and around commercial property landscaping. They are out performing many, especially for their consistant ability to meet the demands of their audience.  If you manage an apartment complex, homeowners association or commercial building, consider using these popular rock stars for your next landscaping project. ## ![Landscaping_Bay_Area.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landscaping_Bay_Area.jpg?width=320&name=Landscaping_Bay_Area.jpg "Landscaping_Bay_Area.jpg") ## A Decorative Celebrity that will Rock Your World! Walls made of stone are making a come back in the bay area, and can also help stabilize a hillside mitigating the potential for soil erosion. Stone walls not only look great but can be functional as well. ## Stepping Stone Patterns Landscape maintenance companies includes the placement of stones can provide a pathway to other parts of your property, for example a seating area or private court yard. If you’re not into the natural look, you can choose to use synthetic stone material that is square, round or rectangular, stepping stones can be used to create a more symmetrical pattern (a circular pattern looks unique and pleasing to the eye). ## ![Stone_Wall.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stone_Wall.jpg?width=640&name=Stone_Wall.jpg "Stone_Wall.jpg") ## Decorative boulders for accenting the Landscape Oversize Rock can be used in the landscape for accenting purposes. They could also provide a natural setting for softening the effects of grasses or perennials. Rocks are functional and used in many different ways including a natural seat wall or a natural bench. It’s always important to utilize rocks that fit well into the landscaping not being over powering. One size doesn’t fit all; the size might vary between 250-500 lbs. that is proportional to its space. That could mean, choosing the size that best fits into its area. ## ![Gravel_Path.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gravel_Path.jpg?width=640&name=Gravel_Path.jpg "Gravel_Path.jpg") ## Crushed gravel for Commercial Property Landscaping Substrate gravel is functional and pleasing to the eye. Decorative gravel conforms well to most areas providing a sustainable natural surface. Decompose granite or substrates used for path ways can be cost effective compared to traditional concrete pavement. Gravel also provides drainage properties, helping water to percolate down and flow away unlike traditional concrete that puddles. ## Gravel for mulch Gravel mulch is becoming a [popular trend for many reasons](https://blog.floraterra.com/commercial-landscape-maintenance-contractor-in-san-jose-0-0-0), it is especially being used by commercial landscape maintenance companies that are [reducing their clients water costs](https://blog.floraterra.com/commercial-landscape-maintenance-and-water-management-trends-in-san-jose-ca). Decorative gravel mulch holds up well to high foot traffic areas, is colorful and provides a durable pathway surface compared with traditional wood mulch. Gravel can be used in Parking Lot Island planters, in shopping centers, and is frequently used in locations where plants can’t grow. Gravel mulch comes in a variety of colors, sizes and textures making it very versatile and interesting. ## **Leave It to a Commercial Landscaping Company** Thinking about making some changes? Don’t think twice, call FloraTerra Landscape Management. 408.275.1200 We offer a variety of landscaping programs to keep your landscaping looking great. ## Schedule a FREE Landscape Evaluation! ##  [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/345318/f618b049-7d7f-465f-a0c9-47d7e73778ef.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/345318/f618b049-7d7f-465f-a0c9-47d7e73778ef) ## Corporate Landscaping Services FloraTerra  provides [commercial landscaping service](http://www.floraterra.com/Corporate-Campus-Commercial-Landscape-Management.asp)s, multi-residential landscape management services, retail landscaping in and around the south san francisco bay area. 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Our landscape service territory extends throughout the greater South San Francisco Bay Area. **ABOUT FloraTerra Landscape Management** FloraTerra of Silicon Valley and its affiliates, are based in San Jose, California.  As a leading Landscape Management Service for commercial and multi-residential properties, since its origin the company and its affiliates have installed and maintain some of the most prestigious properties throughout the san jose and greater bay area.  For more information about FloraTerra please visit us at: [http://www.floraterra.com](http://www.floraterra.com). 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