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

The seasonal burst of color has started in the bay area, and with the awesome colorful displays come one seasonal task –leaf cleanup. As trees both deciduous and partial-deciduous trees drop as the season progresses so does the daunting task of cleanup, and may linger around for multiple months, especially landscaping for commercial properties, retail centers and apartment communities.

Perennials + Annuals = Cost Savings for Apartment and HOA Landscaping

Each year, a commercial landscaping company will literally sell thousands of dollars on materials for the installation of colorful annual flowers to improve the appearance of Corporate Landscaping projects. In the new planting season, flowers are stripped, removed and transformed into vibrant, colorful displays of flowers that are pleasing and attractive.

Commercial tree pruning in the winter months can help save you time and money because its healthier for your trees and corporate landscaping. 

Budgeting for a Commercial Landscaping Service

The budgeting process, 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 all annual budgets. Realistic income and expense expectations should be used to prepare the operating budget.

It's easy to take Bay area lawns for granted. It keeps our property cool during the heat of the summer and adds instant curb appeal when it's healthy, green and in prime condition.

But the healthiest, lawns are maintained by a well-balanced lawn program! So, how can you keep your lawn looking great? Read on for our 5 best kept lawn care secrets. 

The Buck Stops With These 5 Expectations

If you find yourself wondering if your commercial property landscaping service is going to show up, it’s time to rethink things. Is it time to raise your expectations? Are you looking to partner with a San Jose landscape maintenance company that will do more than just show up?

If so, here are a few valuable tips to consider for the future.

Modern Watering Systems Can Beat The Drought

These days, water conservation is a big deal for many Silicon Valley property owners and managers – particularly in many cities in the Bay Area where water restrictions and the cost of water will continue to escalate.

How to Stay Green With Your Corporate and Commercial Landscaping

Keeping your Commercial Property Landscaping in a Drought is more often than not a challenge, especially during a drought with water regulations in motion. So maintaining your landscape prior to drought with the appropriate amount of fertilizer, combined with best water management practices, will help mitigate damage control.

Areas that do not respond to watering may require a partial lawn renovation which might include seeding, sodding. In drastic cases, a complete turf replacement or renovation might be necessary.

Retail, Residential Apartment Community and Commercial properties are very noticeable during the day light hours. Monument Signs and frontage are clean and very visible. Lawn areas are green and vibrant. Flowers and Plants are swagger with beautiful colors under the sun. Walkways and architectural lines flow. In daylight hours your property looks great. But does it show well at Night?

Controlled Water Flow Saves More Dough

One of most powerful tools in any property is water conservation and utility expense management plan is an irrigation system equipped with a master valve and flow meter.

The latest advancement in smart watering technology is being reached by better management of water flow through systems retrofitted with master valves and flow meters. Older systems that were not installed with these features are wasteful during unexpected water flow events.