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

Focus on Communication

In the area of commercial landscape maintenance, we recognize that keeping the lines of communication open is instrumental for a solid long-term foundation. That’s why we have devised systems for transparency— and are constantly learning how to apply new ways that provide for better customer service for corporate landscaping services. At the end of the day, fair pricing and an established communication plan are essential drivers for delivering high quality landscape maintenance standards.

[1] Property Management Insider by Joanna Ellis; October 23, 2014

You contract with a fantastic commercial landscape service. Congratulations! Your competitor has one, or two. You have the latest, greatest, extraordinarily landscape curb appeal? So does your competition. Well, your leasing office has beautiful flowers in designer pots at the main entrance, stylish, and the property is setup with the best corporate landscape service. Have you visited your competition lately? They’re equally the same. Ok. You have the greatest landscape service money can buy; your contractor has won numerous awards and achievements and it goes on and on.

Accessibility has always been a topic in the initial landscape development planning process and installation on a commercial property landscaping. There are several factors to review including handicap access to a property. Some things to consider in light of creating improved accessibility include widening walk ways for the physically impaired or wheel chair access, widening the entrances to buildings and the accessibility to lighting switches.

Accessible landscaping is important for the handicap and disabled and should be considered in the designing and planning process! So let’s consider this aspect of the commercial landscape design.

Some plants are ideal for holding up to foot traffic conditions, especially if the commercial landscape architect specifies the appropriate plant types for commercial or retail center landscape management . For most commercial property landscaping, foot traffic damage is a common problem that has become a real challenge for property owners alike. Through experience, we have learned that many of the plants that were used 20 years ago were originally introduced for their appearance, but not neccesarily designed for heavy foot traffic and drought type conditions . Read on for our 5 spectacular landscaping trends that's back by popular demand.

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.

Trends for Hiring The Right Commercial Landscape Maintenance Service

A Commercial landscape maintenance company in San Jose 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 bay area landscaping service by following a couple of steps:

5 TOP Office Park Landscape MaintenanceTips

Its hard to say what your landscaping will look like in 20 years, but proper Commercial Landscape Maintenance is the key to a long life span. Read on for our top 5 Landscape Maintenance Tips that can extend the life of your landscaping for many years to come.

With previous drought conditions in the bay area, many lawns have suffered as a result leaving them sparse and less than appealing. If you are planning to hire a commercial lawn maintenance company to do a lawn renovation, theirs no better time of the year than early spring and late spring 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.  

Budgeting For Your Office Landscape Management 

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.