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

The budgeting process for commercial property landscaping, whether during the initial development phase or during on-going operations, should start early enough to collect all necessary data.

Preparation of your initial landscape operating budget should be done cautiously, as should preparation of any budget. Realistic goals and projections should be prepared for the next year.

When it comes to figuring out your commercial landscaping budget for 2017, do your part to include these budgeting ideas to ensure your property’s landscaping gets the best coverage.

Most people like to sit outside when there’s favorable weather outside. And now that we are into fall starting to make its way to the San Jose area, occupants and employees are going to want to get out and explore the feeling of fall and winter.

You can provide the optimum outdoor space to for outdoor relaxation in your commercial office landscaping. Not only will it help them relax and enjoy their time outdoors, it will also keep visitors and tenants onsite, but the patio can also become a social gathering space for business meetings and create a more appealing property setting.

Some commercial landscaping companies are helping to conserve water and specialize in providing ways to curb its use. We have listed a few simple tips that can help in this area during a drought.

You don’t necessarily need to spend a lot of money to save water, here's a few simple ideas that you can start implementing immediately helping with the public’s perception and creating a positive interest of your water conservation. 

Why You Should Crush Your Landscaping Water Budget

Some companies who want to reduce their Landscape maintenance cost bottom line may choose to go with the lowest monthly landscape maintenance price not realizing the hidden costs of maintenance inefficiencies.

During the warmer months, the bulk of your watering costs are used on your lawn areas. Regardless of whom pays for your water, work with your commercial landscaping company to reduce water costs while keeping your property beautiful and green. Taking action on some of the following topics can offer high-value returns while helping you make intelligent decisions on your water use.

The right plantings around your properties building perimeter can make a big difference in many ways. Having the right plants that can ultimately tolerate the drought is part of the equation for great water conservation but plant material that could potentially take the place of your water thirsty lawn areas. Planting the right combination of foliage and plants will ultimately impact your water costs and maintenance in one way or the other. The real challenge for a commercial landscaping service is deciding on the right balance of plants that can tolerate the drought conditions we are experiencing in the bay area and fit them into your design.

As water costs are on the rise, combined with concerns for water availability, commercial building owners alike are considering alternatives for water efficiency for their corporate landscaping. And in choosing this dramaticparadigm to traditional lawns, they are lowering both costs and maintenance time incrementally. 

Planning a turf renovation? Late spring and early summer 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.  

Commercial Property Landscapingand design has now become as important and as popular as interior office design. There has finally been ashift in the paradigm, and commercial and hoa managers are beginning to see their property as an extension of their office building rather than an add on. This has created many options indesigns that building owners can take advantage of, and many hoalandscaping design trends to take inspiration from. 

It’s never too early to start planning for spring landscaping projects. If you begin preparations right away, you’ll be ready for landscape installation in early spring. Your commercial landscape management will be in full bloom much ahead of the others who are still trying to decide on their landscape design.