As a busy property manager, you have a lot on your plate. Whether you oversee one or more commercial properties, you just want to know that everything is getting done that will keep your property looking and performing its best.
A critical component of that is the commercial landscape. You might not be completely sure what commercial landscape maintenance services are the most important.
In this article, we’ll talk about some of the essential commercial landscape maintenance tasks that need to be kept up with in order to maintain your property’s value, appeal, safety, and functionality.
We’ll explain why the following services are important to have completed on your commercial property. It’s not just about looks but also the function and safety of your space.
Your commercial turf is often one of the first things that people see when they visit your commercial site. If you have large grassy areas, you want to make sure that they are well-maintained with year-round turf management.
This would include lawn care services like fertilization, weed control, aeration, and topdressing.
With good turf management, you can avoid having unsightly bare spots or lots of weeds growing on your turf. That’s important as depending upon what your commercial property does, your lawn might get used frequently. But at the very least, it’s a highly visible part of your property that you want to keep in good shape.
As this is a list of “essential” services, we know that you might question why seasonal mulching and color are so critical. But we’d argue that these two services might honestly be two of the most important things that you can do.
You simply can’t underestimate how important it is to incorporate new, colorful flowers (as the seasons change) and a fresh coat of mulch into your plant beds.
This can add a tremendous “wow factor” and curb appeal.
No matter what type of commercial property you are maintaining, you know that your patients, customers, or employees have choices about the practices, businesses, and places of employment that they choose to frequent. Something as simple as colorful flowers can make your commercial property stand out.
It’s all about creating a welcoming feeling to your property and mulching and seasonal color play a huge role in this.
The trees and shrubs on your commercial property are also critical components. This is why year-round tree and shrub care should be part of your commercial landscape maintenance plan.
You want to make sure that plants are protected against disease and pests…and that they are well-fertilized so that they continue to grow and perform their best.
When trees and shrubs become unhealthy they can become “ugly” and that can create a negative appearance in your landscape. You could also risk losing trees or shrubs if they start to decline. It’s much more expensive to replace a tree or shrub than it is to just keep up with their routine care.
This all contributes to the look of your commercial property and the impression that people get when they visit or drive by.
Given the fact that water is the lifeblood of all living things, it’s also critical that you are keeping up with irrigation system management. This should include inspections, repairs (as needed), and ongoing water management.
Here in North Texas, where drought conditions are common, you could easily lose your plants or turf if proper water isn’t being provided. But you also don’t want to spend more than you have to on your property’s watering needs. An unnoticed leak wastes precious (and expensive) water.
Problems can often be avoided with ongoing routine checks and care. Tweaks to the system as needed can make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things.
We’d also suggest that you consider ongoing property improvements as a matter of maintaining the value and appeal of your property. Commercial sites that fail to keep up with ongoing improvements are going to fall behind as others make that effort.
Some examples of property enhancement projects that could be part of your commercial landscape maintenance plan include:
At the end of the day, what’s right for your commercial property will be different from another, which is why it’s important to make a wise choice in service providers.
As we said at the start of this article, you have a lot on your plate. When you’re able to hand your commercial landscape maintenance services off to a professional you can really trust to get everything done right, that’s one huge burden off your shoulders.
At Grassperson, we are ready and eager to help. There is nothing that we enjoy more than helping local business owners and property managers ensure that their commercial spaces are the best they can be.
Let a pro get your commercial landscape in the best shape. Get a free quote for landscape maintenance in and around Flower mound, TX, and then get ready to reap the benefits.
