Whether you manage an HOA, a retail space, an office complex, or some other commercial property, you know that commercial curb appeal is imperative. The landscaped areas around your property can attract attention…both positive and negative.
Your outdoor areas are the first impression that people get of your space as a whole and you want it to be a good one.
That’s why we’re talking about curb appeal landscape ideas that you can implement.
These tips include:
When your focus is on curb appeal landscaping, you can help ensure that your property is always turning heads.
When it comes to wow factor, nothing quite impresses like seasonal color. A bright burst of flowers at the front of your commercial building can be incredibly welcoming. It’s gotten to the point where seasonal flowers are almost a necessity on a commercial property. There are very few you pass by these days that don’t have some sort of seasonal display at the entrance or somewhere on the property.
Obviously the smartest location for seasonal flowers are high-traffic areas so that they get seen often, maximizing the value. This might include around signage, at entranceways, in seating areas, and more.
Along with seasonal flower rotations, we also recommend professional mulching. Nothing makes color pop more than some neatly applied mulch in your plant beds. A fresh coat of mulch gives professional business curb appeal.
Mulching also has valuable benefits to the plants installed there as it helps the soil retain moisture and protects precious roots from temperature variations and wind. Mulch can also help suppress weed growth. Over time, mulch also breaks down and supplies nutrients back into the soil.
Mulching twice a year should be the minimum. Many of our commercial clients actually mulch a third time. The aesthetic benefits of keeping mulch looking fresh are also an important consideration.
Be sure to find a commercial landscape service that takes mulching applications seriously. It’s one of those services that is offered by almost every company but you want high-quality results.
While mulching may be easy enough to do, there are ways to cut corners and end up with sloppy results. Some companies even try to make more profit from the service by using a subpar mulch that’s not going to get you the same results as a high-quality product.
Stone is also an option for landscaped areas, but not optimal for locations where you’re installing plants.
Stone is a low maintenance option but it simply can’t offer the same benefits as mulch (like water retention, nutrient enrichment, and temperature regulation). You’re also limited to what you can plant in a stone garden since rocks can raise the soil temperature and create an environment that is not suitable for some plants. You’ll have to be a lot more selective in your plant choices if you’re going with stone.
For these reasons, you might want to consider adding stones in areas where you want a low maintenance and attractive option but aren’t adding plants. Stone can also be great for high-traffic areas, where plants might get trampled.
Another curb appeal landscape idea is to consider improvements. We’ve already talked about adding seasonal flowers, which is a type of enhancement. But sometimes commercial property managers or owners are looking for something more substantial like updated trees and shrubs.
You might also be considering the addition of some staple plants, like perennials that don’t need to be changed out every season (like annuals do).
Often, commercial property managers are specifically looking for drought-tolerant plants that do not require as much water. Since drought conditions are common in our region, this makes sense.
Some of the best plants for Texas heat include Abelia, Liriope, Lantana, and Barberry. These plants do not require as much water to continue to perform optimally and make a good choice for those seeking a low-maintenance landscape.
In addition to adding plants, other landscape enhancement projects include rock enhancements (like boulders and crushed granite), water features, and commercial landscape lighting.
The latter is incredibly important when it comes to boosting commercial curb appeal at night. Without professional outdoor lighting, your commercial property will be in the dark.
Outdoor lighting is particularly important for commercial properties for safety and security purposes. A commercial property that is in the dark is more likely to have unwanted visitors. Proper lighting can also prevent trips and falls and other accidents from occuring.
If you truly want your commercial property to have maximum curb appeal, then you need to make sure your turf stays healthy and green. The only way to achieve that here in North Texas is with an optimally functioning irrigation system.
Here in North Texas where drought conditions are common, a faulty irrigation system can lead to the loss of plants or turf. But it can also be expensive. An unnoticed leak is simply wasting precious water!
Irrigation system management should include inspections, necessary repairs, and water management.
Making sure that your property is always neat and tidy is a huge component of commercial property curb appeal. That means things like making sure shrubs are neatly pruned, plant debris is cleaned up, and the turf is neatly maintained.
Lawn maintenance is part of this as well.
Your lawn areas are like a giant welcome mat for visitors, patients, or clients. You want it green, healthy, and thriving. A lawn that is full of weeds or bare spots simply isn’t a welcoming sight.
For that reason, year-round turf management is important. This would include lawn care services like fertilization, weed control, aeration, and topdressing. These lawn care tasks will help produce a thick and healthy lawn that you are proud to show off. They’ll also give your commercial property valuable curb appeal.
Tree and shrub care is equally as important. After all, your property’s plants are just as important as your lawn. But the landscape is susceptible to potential problems (like diseases and pests) just like the turf. Keeping up with tree and shrub care can help prevent and treat these issues.
Hopefully these 5 tips have given you some great curb appeal landscape ideas to use at your commercial property.
Of course, making sure that these ideas are well-executed comes down to choosing the right commercial landscape service.
Your property is unique and requires a unique and customized solution. In order to obtain that, you’ll need to make a wise choice in the landscaping service you choose to work with. You’ll want to choose a skilled landscaping professional who can handle all of your needs.
At Grassperson, we’re here to help however you need us. If you’d like more information on ways that you can improve your North Texas commercial property, then we are here to help. Since every property is different, we can develop a customized plan that is right for you.
Let a pro get your commercial landscape in the best shape. Get a free quote for landscape maintenance and then get ready to reap the benefits.