Spring brings new growth, new opportunities, and new foot traffic. For commercial businesses, that means that spring is also a time to focus on the routine seasonal maintenance that landscaping requires. Preparing your property to wow potential business partners and clients starts with a little spring cleaning.
Calling in the professionals at Monarch Landscape to evaluate commercial property is a smart first step in getting ready for spring. Specialists can assess any damage that the property may have incurred over the winter and present solutions.
Damage can occur in many forms and may not be noticeable to the untrained eye. Plants may have damage from weather or animal interaction over the winter months below the foliage line. Roots could be damaged from improper drainage or weather crises. Pests can present any great number of blights to landscaping that must be evaluated quickly and dealt with immediately. Any freezing or leaking irrigation systems could present problems that are not yet visible at the surface level. Spring assessment gives commercial landscape maintenance a starting point.
After the assessment, even if no damage has occurred, every landscape will need a little TLC to start. Removing any old undergrowth from plants will stimulate new growth. Carting away any debris that has accumulated over the winter is important in keeping a cleanly manicured landscape, commercial or otherwise. Weather can blow debris from out of the area and trap it in tall grass or plants where it can be overlooked.
With a clean spring slate, professionals at Monarch Landscape can move to seasonal landscaping. Aerating the ground leaves soil healthier after the weight of winter. Grass often benefits from reseeding during this process and fills areas previously sparse. Pruning and checking the health of existing plants will also occur to ensure longevity.
Specialists will also check any irrigation systems that are in place. Testing irrigation systems that have been dormant over the colder winter months must be evaluated for efficacy. Identifying leaks or faulty systems will save money and ensure that landscaping is properly cared for. Sometimes the irrigation systems check runs into late spring if the ground remains frozen longer. Leaky or broken pipes will need to be repaired or replaced once identified.
In addition to traditional commercial ground coverings like grasses, shrubs, and trees, the addition of flowers marks the start of spring. Adding fresh flowers to a commercial property can add welcome pops of color in a sea of green, brown, and gray. Clients appreciate a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Installations that feature seasonal annuals can change and wow for each season. Spring speaks in colors of yellows, pinks, purples, and bright whites and there are many flowers to choose from for a seasonal installation.
When the birds begin to chirp and the ground begins to thaw, spring lets the world know it’s just around the corner. Timely landscape maintenance starts the season off right. Contact Monarch Landscape now to find out how to prepare and maintain commercial landscaping for spring.
