As a leading Bay Area Landscape Service, here’s what we have learned over the last couple of years about eco-friendly landscaping, 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 Corporate Campus Landscape Management continues to stay green and is blooming in spite of the mandatory drought restrictions mandated by local water agencies.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Water Management
Low maintenance landscaping can be drought resistant and appealing to the eye. What property manager or owner wouldn’t want to get those qualities out of their commercial landscaping service — at the same time? One way to achieve your goal is through the appropriate design and use of drought resistant landscaping.
Today, drought tolerant grasses are gaining popularity and demand for those that want a low maintenance commercial lawn service, other benefits include the low maintenance aspect and pest free benefits. Available in multiple colors, textures and sizes, they are also appealing for hoa and apartment landscaping. When used appropriately, your commercial landscape maintenance service will provide year around interest, this type of plant material can be used as accents or ground cover, and can even in raised decorative containers.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care
Budgeting For Your Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Commercial Landscape Management should include processing the budgeting, whether during the initial development phase or during on-going operations, should start early enough to collect all the necessary information.
Preparation of your initial landscape operating budget should be done carefully, as should preparation of any budget. Realistic income and expense expectations should be used to prepare the operating budget.
Most property management companies have something in common, they all agree that well maintained landscaping is important for their properties image and visual appearance. Modern research confirms that investing in green spaces is among the top priorities that increase their return on investment for their landscaping. Most agree that hiring the right commercial landscaping company is necessary. But how do you choose the right company for your property?
What are you doing to reduce water consumption on your property? In the bay area, although we have received some sporadic rainfall, this winter has been relatively dry. From reduced snow pack in the Sierra’s to low water reserves in lakes and reservoirs, in California, the lack of rainfall is a concerning matter especially for Bay area water supplies. The California’s Department of Water Resources continues to urge businesses and residences state wide to reduce water use and have communicated that despite the fact that we had significant rainfall last year. Here are some ways your Commercial or HOA Landscape Service can help minimize outdoor water use.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping
There are many plant options available that use little water in Commercial Office 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.
Spring and Summer is a great time to refresh your bark mulch in your Home Owners Association Landscaping Service. Mulching is beneficial for your property but can also cause damage if not installed appropriately. The damaging effects occur when mulch is applied in excessive amounts. Suffocation occurs when the bark is piled around the base of your trees and plants. The effects of excessive mulching cause decay because of the high water retention rate inviting disease and harmful pathogens to enter into the plants bark.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care
Succulents are ideal for the drought conditions by an industrial facilities landscape service . For most corporate and bay area properties, 50% of outdoor watering is used for outdoor landscaping. Using drought tolerant plants can save up to 50% and in some cases even more. Succulents were originally introduced into the bay area for their drought tolerant characteristics and there low maintenance qualities.
Topics: Landscape Planning, Water Management
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.
