As with any other business partnership, you want to feel confident that the commercial landscape provider you choose will be a good fit for you. With so many options available, how do you know which is the right choice? At Monarch Landscape Companies, we want our clients to be completely satisfied with the service they receive. That's why we prepared a checklist that helps with selecting a commercial landscape maintenance partner.
Landscaping is often one of the first impressions your business gives your customers. You want to portray a visually pleasing aesthetic and attention to detail. Done right, it can convey a welcoming style in keeping with your brand. Several qualities set superior landscape companies apart from the rest. Note how they measure up in the following areas when looking for your provider.
The way a landscaping business responds to initial inquiries can foreshadow your future interactions. In other words, if you reach out for more information and they don't respond within a reasonable timeframe, you should keep searching. Are they professional in their interactions, answering your questions thoroughly and providing information quickly and with transparency? Remember, this is hopefully a long-term relationship, so if it doesn't feel right from the start, it is unlikely to improve over time.
An experienced commercial landscape maintenance provider will be prepared for the most common customer problems, questions, and needs. They not only should be able to alert you to potential problem areas but suggest ways to navigate different situations like drought, drainage issues, overwatering, and ways to proactively combat common plant diseases and pests. An ideal partner provides you with a comprehensive plan of action upfront, with additional options as needs evolve.
Is the provider a one-trick pony? If so, you'll be back to evaluating providers as your needs change. While one may be great at mowing and weeding, what happens as the plants mature and the requirements change? Do they offer expertise in irrigation, arbor care, mulching, or turf renovation? Can they help if you decide to renovate your landscape? Search for a provider that can meet your needs now and others the may develop in the future.
While the landscape maintenance company you evaluate may have an excellent reputation with a long history, the type of experience is a defining characteristic. Residential landscaping is much different from large-scale commercial work, and commercial landscaping for an industrial park differs from an apartment complex. You want to ensure that they can demonstrate that their expertise is relevant to the needs of your business.
A landscape company that is conscious of its impact on the environment will work sustainably in all areas. They should explain how they work to reduce their carbon footprint by conserving energy and using sustainable practices, such as water conservation, recycling, waste reduction, and utilization of local suppliers when possible. By suggesting plantings that conserve resources and are indigenous to your area, the supplier can save you money in the long run while contributing to a healthier environment.
Last but not least, a quality commercial landscape maintenance provider will gladly provide references. You'll want to contact some recent ones who can answer your questions about what the company was like to work with, how dependable the team was, and the quality of their work.
Whether you need help assessing your landscaping needs, designing a better solution to fit your brand, choosing water-wise plants, addressing irrigation and drainage issues, renovating turf, performing arbor care, or setting up a regular maintenance plan, Monarch Landscape Companies has the experience and expertise you need. Contact us today about providing you with a comprehensive landscape and irrigation plan that fits your budget.
