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

Most people like to sit outside when there’s favorable weather outside. And now that we are into fall starting to make its way to the San Jose area, occupants and employees are going to want to get out and explore the feeling of fall and winter.

You can provide the optimum outdoor space to for outdoor relaxation in your commercial office landscaping. Not only will it help them relax and enjoy their time outdoors, it will also keep visitors and tenants onsite, but the patio can also become a social gathering space for business meetings and create a more appealing property setting.

Commercial Landscaping That Boosts Property Value

Spring Sprinkler Repair

As a property manager or building owner, the demands of tenants and consumers pull you in many different directions including challenges with your commercial office landscaping, things that include overgrown plant that’s blocking the view of the driveway exit or the raised concrete surface at the entrance to the leasing office that needs immediate attention.

Most commercial property landscaping have their unique challenges that pose safety concerns. Their are a multitude of areas that need to be considered when reviewing safety, including: Invasive plant types, pedestrian made pathways, invasive tree roots just to name a few, FloraTerra’s commercial landscaping services team has the right solution for most commercial properties.

Mulching Saves Water on Commercial Landscaping 

Landscaping trends which includes mulch are becoming popular as they add many benefits for your landscape maintenance. In addition to giving your flower, shrub and tree beds an attractive appearance, it also aids moisture retention lowering your irrigation requirements, protects roots from fluctuating temperatures and discourages the growth of weeds.

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 have apartment complex landscaping, homeowners association landscaping or commercial property landscaping, consider using these popular rock stars for your next landscaping project.

Flower pots in commercial landscaping is a great way to improve 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 the designer 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. 

Desert Landscaping – Save water and enjoy a clean look 

Rather than wasting effort, money and water turning a desert into a green garden, it’s more fruitful (and wise) to consider desert landscaping. It’s a stunning new concept that’s fast catching on among Bay Area Landscaping. The spectacular looks and low-water requirements are a winning proposition.  

Let’s review some of the advantages of desert landscaping and how to benefit from them.

Pedestrian Safety is a concerning subject when it comes to commercial landscape maintenance these days. They want to ensure that their apartment complexes, office landscaping and corporate headquarters are being maintained in a safe manor for tenants, visitors and the staff.

In all honesty, commercial landscaping and trees must be maintained and managed for there safety and in some cases may create hazards in corporate landscaping when they are adjacent to parking areas, walk ways and building structures.

Commercial Landscape Management Improves Safety

Let’s review some of the common pit falls and how to manage them.

Planning a turf renovation? Late spring and early summer are the best time for your lawn makeover. A vibrant green turf is every property owner’s pride and joy. If yours has lost color do to drought damage, it’s time to get your hands dirty.  

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.