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How to Lower Commercial Landscape Maintenance Costs in a Recession

Posted by Gene Ebertowski, President on May 5, 2020 8:00:00 AM

WHAT CAN AN ECONOMY FRIENDLY LANDSCAPER DO FOR YOU?

As a property manager, you are likely weighing up how to trim costs in response to today's economic turbulence. In times like these, choosing to partner with an economy friendly landscaper means having an ally at hand that can help you forge greater resilience. FloraTerra Landscape Management can deliver this through our Clean and Green® value engineered commercial landscape maintenance service, which allows us to cut costs by 30% to 40%!

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

7 Water Conservation Trends by a Commercial Landscape Contractor

Posted by Gene Ebertowski, President on Apr 21, 2020 7:15:00 AM

The California bay area has always experienced the coming and going of droughts. With lower supplies of water on the horizon, increasing resilience is going to be more vital than ever. All businesses can attest to the reality that water costs are making a steady upward trend, but this doesn't have to mean escalating costs for your commercial landscape maintenance company. By harnessing the right strategies, a commercial landscape contractor can increase your water conservation, and protect your bottom line.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

Gain Competitive Edge: 7 Strategies for Commercial Landscaping Services

Posted by Gene Ebertowski, President on Feb 25, 2020 6:45:00 AM

While the economy remains strong and robust, today's accomplished facilities professionals understand that they need to adopt leaner, meaner operating models in order to have the competitive edge. This often means covering many positions, and going above and beyond – out of passion for the work at hand! Thankfully, there are a multitude of strategies that can increase efficiency while maximizing success.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

12 Commercial Landscape Company Trends in 2020: FloraTerra Landscape

Posted by Gene Ebertowski, President on Jan 7, 2020 8:30:00 AM

As we transition from one decade into the next, the driving force behind landscape trends are a powerful integration of today's values, challenges, and aspirations! The design concepts of 2020 go far beyond aesthetically pleasing landscaping – with innovation in terms of climate change, resilience, efficiency, and psychological benefit, all at the helm. Read on, and peer into the exhilarating trends of 2020.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

7 Commercial Landscape Services for High Foot Traffic - FloraTerra

Posted by Gene Ebertowski, President on Dec 31, 2019 8:30:00 AM

For any commercial landscaping company, designing green spaces in and around routes that people are likely to shortcut through them is always hugely important. Accounting for every variable can, however, be a challenge! Unsurprisingly, the need for resilient landscaping in highly trafficked commercial areas is crucial to meet if we are to maintain stunning natural displays in busy spaces.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

SELECTING THE BEST HOA LANDSCAPING COMPANIES

Posted by Gene Ebertowski, President on Dec 24, 2019 8:30:00 AM

Homeowners associations rely on HOA landscape companies for there community maintenance, aesthetics, and keeping your property clean.

Some associations have an assigned landscape committee, usually comprised of a few different volunteers. Responsibilities may include periodic landscape meetings, organizing focus groups, vendor selection, and budget planning by an experienced commercial landscape designer.

Budgeting can be a time-consuming process for an HOA community, especially when it comes to simplifying the RFP process.  More importantly, the selection process includes generating a request for proposal, invitations, site meetings, analyzing proposals, and awarding the contract. Consider the following information as a go to guide for selecting and hiring the best HOA Landscaping Companies in the bay area.

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HOA Landscape Company Discovers the Power of Green Spaces - FloraTerra

Posted by Elizabeth Mendoza on Dec 17, 2019 8:30:00 AM

An HOA landscape company that provides beautiful green spaces in and around a homeowner association gives an undeniably powerful impression. Complimentary landscaping certainly provides a strong sense of value! Science tells us, however, that there is so much more to introducing green spaces than simple aesthetics. In fact, the more research is done, the more we come to understand the huge breadth of benefits to be gained – from greater well-being to increased productivity. Engaging commercial landscape companies to create displays of natural beauty can be a transformation investment, for businesses and community associations alike.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

HOA Landscaping Company: Hiring and Selection

Posted by Sabrina Ayala on Dec 11, 2019 5:41:36 PM

ENHANCE YOUR COMMUNITY AESTHETICS AND CURB APPEAL

Well-maintained landscaping speaks volumes about your community. Everything from landscape improvements to routine maintenance, an experienced HOA landscape company can help you increase property value and improve aesthetics. How will you select the right HOA landscaping company? Here are some top considerations when looking for the best HOA landscaping contractor.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

7 Green Trends by a Commercial Landscape Company

Posted by Elizabeth Mendoza on Dec 3, 2019 8:45:00 AM

When commercial landscape companies incorporate sustainable green landscaping, it provides their customers with a competitive advantage. Sustainable landscapes, which can be defined as those that are in proportion with local Eco-systems, micro climate and require minimal resources, such as labor, water, and fertilizer—are rarely seen as a necessity in ensuring a commercial real estate success.

For those not sure how to take the initial step toward going green, read on and take advantage of these 7 Sustainable Green Trends.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

7 Aspects of a Commercial Landscape Company

Posted by Elizabeth Mendoza on Nov 26, 2019 7:30:00 AM

Selecting the right commercial Landscape company isn't as simple as it sounds, Commercial Grounds Maintenance Services is typically a major expense of on the budget, and your commercial landscape company plays a vital role in maintaining property values, boosting occupancy rates and attracting new tenants.

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Topics: Landscape Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Tree Care, Sustainable Landscaping

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