Smart Water Management For Commercial Landscape Maintenance

The irrigation association provides tips about smart irrigation practices and new technology and we are extending this idea. Learn what you can do throughout the year- to operate your irrigation system at peak efficiency.

Commercial Tree Care Saves on Resources.

Our commercial tree service value your time- and provides cost effective landscape maintenance solutions. In the spring months when trees are semi-dormant, our certified arborists have a clear vision of your trees structure and can make the appropriate decisions for pruning. Tree branches are lighter and easier to access for pruning and clearance, and trees with less foliage are much easier to see. With branching patterns being more assessable and easier to see, the plant material can be pruned to encourage structural integrity and maintain its natural form.

Some plants are ideal for holding up to foot traffic conditions, especially in retail center landscaping and Corporate settings. For most commercial property landscaping, foot traffic damage is a common problem that has become a real challenge for commercial property owners. Many of the plants used 20 years ago were originally introduced for their appearance, but not neccesarily chosen for heavy foot traffic and drought conditions . Read on for our 5 popular landscaping trends that's back by popular demand.

Get Your Cash For Commercial Landscaping Grass

Many Bay Area water providers are offering money saving rebate programs for the removal of water thirsty lawn areas for hoa, shopping centers and corporate landscaping and converting these spaces to water efficient green spaces and/or using smart irrigation technology . FloraTerra Landscape Management is partnering with these bay area water agencies with a keen focus on water conservation and the adaption of Eco-Friendly, drought-resistant planting for landscape water conservation in San Jose and the Greater Bay Area. 

Late Winter is Prime Planting Season for Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Annual Flowers in residential apartment landscaping and commercial office developments. They often establish more quickly when they are in the cool winter and fall season. The cooler weather allows the plants root system to acclimate more quickly from transplant shock.

Commercial Lawn Maintenance Tips

• Reduce the Landscape watering frequency for established plantings

• Remove trees that pose a critical risk to the public’s safety

• Fertilize Trees, Shrubs as appropriate

• Fertilize Lawns as appropriate

• Have trees inspected by an experienced arborist, prune dead, diseased or unsafe branches.

• Remove weak limbs in Trees

• Plant New Trees and Shrubs

• Mulch Trees and shrubs as appropriate

• Inspect Plant material for disease and pests treating appropriately

• Conduct the appropriate water schedule for the cooler weather

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.

With recent storms pounding the bay area, it’s not uncommon to have flooding in parking lots in a commercial landscaping setting or retail shopping center. If not managed, It can have a negative environmental impact on the property, causing soil erosion issues on their property and others creating a negative perception for visitors, neighbors and the general public.

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 snowpack 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 is urging businesses and residences state wide to reduce water use by 20 percent and have communicated that despite the fact that we have reduced our water footprint by 20%, the cost of water will continue to rise. Here are some ways you can help to conserve water usage in and around your commercial property.

Retail 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?

Caring For Your Trees

Trees are an important in many ways, they provide aesthetic value, shade for people, cool down buildings and provide cool shade in hot parking lots. Studies have shown that they can also increase business traffic in shopping centers and boost retention levels in multi-building communities. Please read on for simple steps that will keep your trees thriving for years to come.