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

Trees have a life span, some living longer than others. That might somewhat irrational, but dead trees on commercial properties are more common than one might think. Weekly landscape crews may not see or address these problems in their weekly site visits for a variety of reasons. The real question is: How can you tell if a tree is declining on your commercial property?

Chances are landscaping is high on your priority list, and rightfully so. Maintaining high maintenance landscaping is a budget expense that seems to creep up, some of the costs include sprinkler and irrigation repairs, replacing dead flowers and tree pruning just to name a few. In spite of the many reasons renovation gets pushed off, there is supporting evidence that property managers and building owners should consider the cost of upgrading older high maintenance landscaping.

There are many benefits of mulch some of which include moisture retention weed control and landscape appearance, but too much of anything is never a good thing.

Excessive amounts of mulch can harbor problems like disease, pest and create the perfect environment for other challenges like fungal infections around your plants and trees.

A micro thin layer of mulch on the other hand is not enough to block the weeds and control the soils moisture levels.

In most sustainable landscape designs, ornamental landscape beds and perimeter landscaping should receive, 1.5 to 2 inches of mulch. For problematic weed areas, install a 2-3 inch layer of mulch may be necessary.

Many materials available in the bay area for commercial lawn services include fir bark which is very expensive, and fades out over a short period of time. So consider using environmentally friendly recycled materials that have been died with natural colors like mahogany or cedar color and are safe for the environment lasting much longer than conventional fir bark.

With older landscaping, it’s important to provide the best landscaping pruning practices to keep things under control and looking fresh throughout the year.

When the pruning is done correctly, it helps revitalize a plants appearance, keeping it uniform, clean and green. Pruning can certainly help in many ways including extending the plants lifespan. This actually may be one of the most important investments you make in regards to your commercial landscaping service.

If you understand the benefits of renovation pruning , scheduling this important service at the right time of the year helps in many ways. Read on and you’ll understand why it is so important for your commercial landscaping service.

FloraTerra implements strategies to help our clients green their properties, yielding improved public perception, increased profits, and greener landscaping.

Sustainable landscape management encourages the systems created by nature: healthy soils supporting healthy plants. The foundation of "sustainable green landscaping" requires the plants and soils to be viewed as extensions of one another, existing in a perfect symbiotic relationship. This holistic, "bottom up" focus contrasts with the conventional maintenance mindset of treating specific plant health conditions from the "top down" through the application of synthetic chemicals and materials.

Understanding all environmental conditions within a landscape, including public use patterns as well aesthetic expectations is vital to creating a successful maintenance program. Our programs are continuously adjusted to meet the needs of our client’s properties.

The Buck Stops With These 4 Expectations

If you find yourself wondering if your landscape service provider is going to show up, it’s time to rethink things. Is it time to raise your expectations? Are you looking to partner with a landscape maintenance company that will do more than just show up?

If so, here are a few valuable tips to consider for the future.

Green Lawn Maintenance Comes with a Price 

Some who have challenges growing healthy lawn can spend literally thousands of dollars in renovation of their lawn and still not achieve their goal. Many begin by trying various types of expensive soil tests, fertilizers, pre-emergent herbicides, irrigation system upgrades going on and on and still falling short. When these methods fail, many property managers and developers consult with a professional landscaper that can solve their problem.

5 TOP Landscape Management Tips

Its hard to say what your landscaping will look like in 100 years, but proper 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.

4 Trends for better communication with your commercial landscaping service

In order to get what you want from your commercial landscaping service you must communicate with them.  Everyone has an idea of what they want their property to look like as well as expectations of the company that is providing their service on a regular basis.   FloraTerra takes these queues to heart, so how do you communicate them?

Storm Water Management is No Joke

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, 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.