Property managers focus most of their efforts on maintaining the interior spaces, but the outdoor areas are just as important. The landscaping on your property benefits the residents and can convince new tenants to move in. Providing a safe, well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment can minimize lease turnovers and instill pride in your residents. Although the cost of landscape improvements may seem like a burden with your current budget, the investment pays off in the long run. At Monarch Landscape Companies, our professionals can transform your property into an inviting, thriving landscape. Here are some of the landscape enhancements we offer.
Keeping your lawn healthy often requires more than simply mowing and trimming. When a bare spot develops because of insect infestation, poor drainage or uneven terrain, you can repair the damage by renovating the turf. A small, damaged section of turf can grow exponentially if the source of the problem isn’t addressed. Repairing trouble spots on the lawn is much cheaper than tearing up the existing turf and replacing it with brand-new grass.
After aerating the damaged turf, a landscape technician applies fertilizer and begins seeding the bare soil. Next, straw is placed over the seeds and watered thoroughly. New grass needs more water than established turf, and you should increase the duration of early morning watering to keep the lawn healthy.
Planting new trees on your property has several advantages. Trees provide shade for residents in hotter months, and they lower the building’s temperature when they’re tall enough to shade the structure. Residents pay lower utility bills with more shade in the summer, and in the winter, the tree’s leaves fall off to allow the sun’s rays to heat the building.
However, randomly placing trees on your property can create more problems if the root system disturbs other plantings, the tree’s branches interfere with the architecture or the tree’s fruit attracts evasive pests or wildlife. For instance, a row of trees planted too close to the building can result in massive damages after a fierce storm. Speaking to our landscape professionals can help you determine which species to grow and which locations on your property are ideal for planting.
You can create a vibrant, colorful environment by adding perennial plants to your landscape. Unlike annuals, perennials come back every year and offer sweet aromas and brilliant colors. When you’re developing a landscape budget, you can devote more funds to perennials to save money. By making a significant one-time purchase on perennial plants, you can maintain the plants for many years as long as they’re watered and fertilized with proper drainage. Depending on your temperate zone, there are several hundred varieties of perennials you can plant, but some of the most common species include:
• Lily
• Iris
• Hostas
• Hydrangea
• Lavender
• Sedum
If you experience problems with pooling water on your turf after a moderate rain, the culprit is probably inadequate drainage. Stagnant water is a breeding ground for evasive pests, and it deteriorates the grass quickly if the drainage isn’t repaired. Poor drainage can also damage the root systems of trees and shrubs and accelerate soil erosion. Our landscape experts can diagnose your drainage issues and offer permanent solutions that keep your plants and flowers healthy.
Keeping the lawn moved, pruning the trees and bushes and pulling weeds improves your property’s appearance and keeps the ecosystem in balance. Unkempt lawns and ornamental gardens covered with weeds attract more evasive pests, and controlling the pests costs more than preventative landscape maintenance. Cutting grass and pruning also makes your plants less susceptible to disease and molds.
Whether you live on the West Coast, Colorado or Texas, you can rely on Monarch Landscape companies to enhance your landscape and create a gorgeous atmosphere. Contact us today.
