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

5 TOP Landscape Management Tips

Its hard to say what your landscaping will look like in 100 years, but proper commercial landscape maintenance is the key to a long life span. Read on for our top 5 Landscape Maintenance Tips that can extend the life of your landscaping for many years to come.

Applying mulch to your commercial landscaping and hoa landscaping can provide a number of benefits, including reduced erosion and water loss, improved soil nutrition and a more balanced soil temperature. Different kinds of mulch provide these benefits at different levels. The river rocks and other small stones often used to prevent weed growth in landscapes are attractive, can help conserve water and require little maintenance, but they don't nourish or insulate the soil in the same ways as conventional organic mulch.

The plantings around your properties building perimeter can make a big difference in many ways. Having the right plants to tolerate variable weather patterns is part of the equation for great foundation plants but plant material that is interfering with window views, walk way and crowding out the others is another factor to consider. Planting the right combination of foliage and plants will ultimately impact your landscaping design one way or the other. The real challenge for most commercial properties is deciding on the right balance of plants that can tolerate the variable temperatures and fit into your design.

HOA tree pruning is neccessary for a well kept property, it can especially help you if you plan well in advance. Please read on for our 6 Planning Strategies. 

Removing a Tree in commercial landscaping may seem fairly straight forward, but not without taking some precautionary measures to ensure you 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

Flower pots in the landscape is a great idea for your landscape design. However, lack of proper planning can make them look awkward no matter how beautiful your plants may be. 

When incorporating flower pots in your landscaping a commercial landscape company should make sure they maintain the overall flow and balance. Use them to heighten interest and avoid a mish mash of shapes. Here are some basic guidelines to keep you on the right track. 

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.

Commercial property managers of corporate offices and residential communities have a unique opportunity to improve their outdoor environment in corporate settings with well-designed and maintained landscaping. Design elements of the relaxation garden help reduce stress by incorporating design components of nature in the garden. The natural environment presents stimuli that supports and encourages relaxation and social group activities.

Exercise, a sense of control; social activity and nature help reduce stress resulting in healthy outcomes.