There are so many different types of commercial properties in the Bay Area. From large multi complex buildings to single building properties and no two landscapes are similar.
At FloraTerra we have had some clients that have asked questions about the management of their water and how we can help them on their commercial properties. Considering the immediate bay area drought and water agency restrictions, you’re certainly not alone and have someone that you can turn to if you need help in this area. With those challenges in our forefront, let’s take a look at some common water management challenges we see on commercial landscapes and some solutions on how to manage them.
There no doubt that water flows down with gravity when applied to slopes and its challenging to keep that from occurring. At the base of the slope, it’s not uncommon to find wet soggy soil, which can not only damage landscaping but can create other problems like mosquito s and plant disease issues.
One solution is to use high efficient rotary nozzles that apply water at a lower rate, allowing sufficient time for the water to soak and infiltrate back into the soil as opposed to running off site.
Low maintenance landscaping in general require variable watering requirements. Applying the same amount of water to all of plants is typically not recommended and for good reason. Scheduling the same amount of water for all plants results in the development of root disease and other problems, causing plants to slowly decline and wasting our valuable resource called water. For example annual flowers need to be watered at least two-three times per week and a native tree might need to be watered only once per month
This problem can be remedied with San Jose water management by hydro zoning individual plant beds with the use of low-volume drip irrigation that delivers water at an efficient rate helping to conserve and maximize water distribution. Also, using the cycle and soak feature on an irrigation system will help to allow the water to be applied in multiple applications helping to minimizing water runoff
Using special designed spray nozzles with variable arc adjustments can deliver the water in a more precise manor, especially in irregular-shaped areas of a commercial landscape.
Even with expert water management, commercial landscaping can be effected by the weather exposure and can influence the amount of water your landscaping requires. It becomes increasingly challenging, as plants mature, solar exposure changing with the seasons, so your watering system needs to adjust as the weather changes.
This is where smart irrigation controllers become extremely valuable since they will adjust according to the daily weather requirement applying just the right amount of water for the solar exposure and weather customizing a water schedule that can save you as much as 25-40%.
Now is the time of year when FloraTerra reduces outdoor water use and maximize water conservation on Bay Area commercial properties. It’s also a good time of year to start planning for irrigation system upgrades that can make a commercial irrigation system more efficient saving water, using less means saving more money. Our San Jose commercial landscaping service is making simple changes, like pressure regulation and installing high efficient nozzles that can make a huge impact on water conservation. This lays a solid foundation for future water savings.
Give FloraTerra a call at 408.275.1200 or use our simple contact form to set up a meeting with our irrigation team. In the meantime, for more landscape tips, be sure to subscribe to our blog.
FloraTerra provides commercial office landscaping , multi-residential landscape management services, retail landscaping in and around the south san francisco bay area. Our industrial landscape maintenance includes a complete range of services appropriate for sustainable landscape design, landscape water management , Retail Mall Landscape Management, R & D Landscape Development, Luxury Apartment and Condominium Landscaping, Residential Estate Landscaping, HOA Community Landscaping Services for Multi-Building Developments, Commercial Office Park Landscaping and Corporate Campus Landscaping. Our landscape service territory extends throughout the greater South San Francisco Bay Area.
ABOUT FloraTerra Landscape Management
FloraTerra of Silicon Valley and its affiliates, are based in San Jose, California. As a leading commercial landscape maintenance service for office and multi-residential properties.Since its origin the company and its affiliates have installed and maintain some of the most prestigious properties throughout the san jose and greater bay area. For more information about FloraTerra please visit us at: http://www.floraterra.com.
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