Considerations Before Selecting Commercial Landscaping Components

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If you are relocating your business, you will need to consider more than the state of the new building. The landscaping associated with the structure can help make your new location look more inviting and professional. Here are a few things to consider when selecting commercial landscaping components.

What is the upkeep?

Beautiful green lawns and lovely flowering shrubs can look great around a commercial property. However, lawns may need to be treated for weeds, fertilized, and mowed regularly. If you are on a tight budget, it may be better to choose landscaping options that require less upkeep.

Decorative evergreens generally do not shed leaves seasonally, so they can reduce the need for raking and removing leaves while still improving the look of the landscape. Additionally, large decorative grasses, such as pompous grass, may only need to be cut or pruned once a year.

Decorative mulch can be beautiful and requires little maintenance. It  is available in a wide variety of colors and textures, so  it can improve the look of practically any landscape. The mulch can form a decorative border for trees, grasses, or shrubs, and since it is not alive, upkeep generally only includes replacing mulch that has diminished over time.

Is there a sprinkler system available?

If there is no sprinkler system available on the property, and if you do not plan to install one, it may be best to consider plants or items that do not require large amounts of water. Even if you live in an area that receives a large amount of rainfall annually, there still may be periods of regional drought. Thus, selecting plants that are flexible enough to survive under dry, arid conditions as well as in moist environments can help minimize the need for plant replacement.

Using plants that grow naturally in the region where you are located can also help ensure that the components of your commercial landscaping project thrive.

Is the landscape of the property shared?

For businesses that are located in strip malls or other shared locations, changes to the commercial landscape may require the input of your neighbors. If you are dissatisfied with the current look up the landscape,  be sure to meet with other concerned parties before moving forward with changes.

To learn more things that you can do to ensure that the landscape of your property is attractive, schedule a consultation with a landscaping professional such as Excel Commercial Maintenance in your area.


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