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

4 Trends for better communication with your Bay Area Landscaping Company

In order to get what you want from your commercial landscaping service you must communicate with them.  Everyone has an idea of what they want their property to look like as well as expectations of the company that is providing their service on a regular basis.   FloraTerra takes these queues to heart, so how do you communicate them?

Impacting Water Use In a HOA & Apartment Landscape Service

We often forget that the hot summer brings about challenges for HOA and commercial irrigation systems – and reminders about important things you can do as the weather gets warmer and the heat sets in.  

Your irrigation system is the lifeblood of your sustainable landscaping and GreenScaping efforts. However, your plants and lawn don’t need anywhere near the same amount of water as they did during the heat of summer.  So take the time to protect these important investments.  

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<./strong>  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.

10 Drought Friendly Grasses used in Corporate Landscape Service's

Low maintenance landscaping can be drought resistant and appealing to the eye. What property manager or owner wouldn’t want to get those qualities out of their commercial landscaping service — at the same time? One way to achieve your goal is through the appropriate design and use of drought resistant landscaping.

Today, drought tolerant grasses are gaining popularity and demand for those that want a low maintenance commercial lawn service, other benefits include the low maintenance aspect and pest free benefits. Available in multiple colors, textures and sizes, they are also appealing for hoa and apartment landscaping. When used appropriately, your commercial landscape maintenance service will provide year around interest, this type of plant material can be used as accents or ground cover, and can even in raised decorative containers. 

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 snow pack 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 continues to urge businesses and residences state wide to reduce water use and have communicated that despite the fact that we had significant rainfall last year. Here are some ways your Commercial or HOA Landscape Service can help minimize outdoor water use.

Spring and Summer is a great time to refresh your bark mulch in your Home Owners Association Landscaping Service. Mulching is beneficial for your property but can also cause damage if not installed appropriately. The damaging effects occur when mulch is applied in excessive amounts. Suffocation occurs when the bark is piled around the base of your trees and plants. The effects of excessive mulching cause decay because of the high water retention rate inviting disease and harmful pathogens to enter into the plants bark. 

Hiring a company that performs commercial tree care services may seem fairly straight forward, but not without taking some precautionary measures for safety and also to ensure they are complying with local city and county ordinances.If you get caught without following these steps could cost you a bundle of money. Read on to learn more

How to Get More From Your Corporate Campus Landscaping 

A great Commercial Landscaping Company provides more than mowing, blowing  and moving on to the next property. If you want to have an exceptional open green space and a solidified relationship with your bay area landscaping company you need to keep reading on.

A Commercial Landscape Service That Boosts Property Value