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

The Stones are coming back to the bay area, they are especially being seen in and around commercial property landscaping. They are out performing many, especially for their consistant ability to meet the demands of their audience. 

If you manage an apartment complex, homeowners association or commercial building, consider using these popular rock stars for your next landscaping project.

Routine commercial property landscaping preserves the value of a center. When hoa lawn care is neatly mowed and shrubs pruned, when edges are clean and flowers are in bloom, the appearance speaks volumes about a property owner’s standards and commitment to quality.When the landscape appears to be in a state of decline, business is effected and tenants become less than happy. 

Then there’s routine landscape maintenance performed— including the usual activities like mowing lawns and trimming plants. And, their are “the landscape improvements” that make the difference between the average and the elite.          

Read on to get our 5 Tips and Trends.

There are a number of ways to reduce the amount of water being used in landscaping, there are also ways to reduce its costs. However, sometimes it requires some upfront planning in order to reduce the amount of water being used.

If you understand the benefits of low maintenance landscaping, and scheduling the appropriate service at the right time of the year helps in many ways. Read on and you’ll understand why it is so important for water conservation.

May the warmth and the joy of the holiday season be yours today and always.

Sincerely,

Gene E. Ebertowski, President and all of us at FloraTerra!

Winter Tree Pruning Makes Sense.

Our professional arborists value your time- and provide cost effective commercial tree pruning solutions. In the winter months when trees are 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 without leafs 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.

Winter is Prime Planting Season for Trees, Shrubs, Vines and vibrant Holiday Flowers for commercial landscape maintenance. They often establish more quickly when they are in the cool winter and fall season. The cooler holiday weather allows the plants root system to acclimate more quickly from transplant shock.

Valuable Tips to keep in mind as you review your Corporate Landscaping

• 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

Is Flood Control is neccessary in Commercial Landscaping?

With recent storms pounding the bay area, it’s not uncommon to have flooding in parking lots in a commercial office property or a retail shopping center. If not managed by your commercial landscape maintenance company, 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.

It's easy to take Bay area lawns for granted. It keeps our property cool during the heat of the summer and adds instant curb appeal when it's healthy, green and in prime condition.

But the healthiest, lawns are maintained by a well-balanced lawn program! So, how can you keep your lawn looking great? Read on for our 5 best kept lawn care secrets. 

There are 5 New Trends Why Annuals are worth the expense.Come fall, winter, spring and summer. It turns out the talk is about vibrant, colorful annuals planted in high interest areas with, bright cool colors.

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.