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

As a leading Bay Area Landscape Service, here’s what we have learned over the last couple of years about eco-friendly landscaping, plants we once thought needed tons of water to thrive and bloom and are doing just fine with a fraction of the water once used. Our Corporate Campus Landscape Management continues to stay green and is blooming in spite of the mandatory drought restrictions mandated by local water agencies.

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. 

Succulents are ideal for the drought conditions by an industrial facilities landscape service . For most corporate and bay area properties, 50% of outdoor watering is used for outdoor landscaping.  Using drought tolerant plants can save up to 50% and in some cases even more. Succulents were originally introduced into the bay area for their drought tolerant characteristics and there low maintenance qualities. 

Succulents are ideal for the drought conditions for community landscape service settings. For most corporate and bay area properties, 50% of outdoor watering is used for landscape maintenance and using drought tolerant plants in its place can save up to 50% or more. Succulents were originally introduced into the bay area for their drought tolerant characteristics and there low maintenance advantages. 

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