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Bay Area Landscape Maintenance - Resources for Property Managers

There are a number of ways both traditional and conventional that can help you become better stewards of the environment, having a more ”greener” property and cut maintenance costs.Their are several options have proven to help property managers and commercial building owners reduce and conserve, please continue reading to find out how.

Water Agency Requirements
The biggest change for urban water suppliers is the creation of a floor, or minimum standard, for outdoor irrigation restrictions. Outdoor irrigation represents 50 to 80 percent of all water use for some communities in the state.  Irrigating outdoor ornamental landscapes is a questionable use of a limited resource when some communities are running out of water in this fourth consecutive year of drought.  Urban water suppliers must now limit the number of days per week that customers can irrigate outdoors.  The limit must either be specified in their drought contingency plans; or if their plan contains no specific limit, irrigation is limited to no more than two days per week.

Get Your Cash For The Grass

Many Bay Area water providers are offering money saving rebate programs for the removal of water thirsty lawn areas for hoa, shopping centers and corporate landscaping and converting these spaces to water efficient green spaces and/or using smart irrigation technology . FloraTerra Landscape Management is partnering with these bay area water agencies with a keen focus on water conservation and the adaption of Eco-Friendly, drought-resistant planting for landscape water conservation in San Jose and the Greater Bay Area. 

While some trends bring fresh color to the landscape, others seem to be continuations of current trends. But even those ideas that aren't original are still coming with increased intensity, making commercial landscapes smarter, greener and more resilient to foot traffic.

With California facing an unprecedented drought along with chronic water shortages and increasing water rates, commercial property landscaping has come under increasing scrutiny. With commercial lawn care services being targeted as being wasteful.

Routine landscape maintenance preserves the value of a commercial property. 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 maintenance care performed by commercial landscapers—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.

Property owners and managers are often approached by a multitude of eager landscaping companies. But, how can they be assured they will find a company that is an accredited, professional landscape contractor that has the track record, qualifications and business acumen to provide the best possible service for your commercial landscaping portfolio?

California's drought seems to be dragging on, and it appears that it will be around according with weather predictions. Local news media continue to remind us that lakes, rivers and reservoirs are at peak lows, some are wondering how much longer we have before we are completely out of water. Cities throughout California have restricted watering days to odd or even days.

Get Your Cash For The Grass

Many Bay Area water providers are offering money saving rebate programs for the removal of water thirsty lawn areas for hoa, shopping centers and corporate landscaping and converting these spaces to water efficient green spaces and/or using smart irrigation technology . FloraTerra Landscape Management is partnering with these bay area water agencies with a keen focus on water conservation and the adaption of Eco-Friendly, drought-resistant planting for landscape water conservation in San Jose and the Greater Bay Area. 

Installing a Dedicated Water Meter Can Save Money

If your water bill is through the roof, it might be worth considering the installation of a dedicated water meters for your landscaping.

Escalating water costs have many Bay area property owners puzzled not realizing there are various ways to reduce landscape watering costs and installing a dedicated water meter can help.