Any business is going to need upkeep done every now and then. Given how busy you can get, though, it’s not always easy finding time to take care of your property. Fortunately, when it comes to your commercial landscape, there are ways to lower the maintenance requirements it has so that you can tend to other matters around your business. Here are tips we have that will help your commercial landscape become more low-maintenance.

Pick the Right Plants

Some plants require less upkeep than others, so choosing your plants wisely and putting them in the right spots will mean you don’t have to tend to them as often. You’ll have to consider many factors when choosing plants for your commercial landscape, such as soil conditions, availability of water, and sun exposure. A commercial landscaping company should be able to make suggestions as to which plants would be the most suitable for your property.

Mulch Your Commercial Landscape Wisely

Commercial landscapes can benefit from a healthy dose of mulch. Not only does mulch improve the health of your commercial landscape, but it also has benefits that make your landscape lower maintenance.

As an example, mulch can stop the growth of weeds. This means you won’t have to spend time pulling them out yourself later on. You also won’t have to worry about the temperature of your soil because mulch regulates the temperature naturally. You also get the bonus of mulch simply improving the look of your landscape, as it makes your property appear more polished overall.

Use Strategic Placement of Hardscape Features

Hardscape features can be added to your commercial landscape if you want to add more beauty and functionality to your outdoor space. Some features have fewer maintenance requirements than others, however, so choosing the right features is important if you want to minimize how much outdoor maintenance you have.

Walkways can help people navigate your landscape, while rocks and stones can add a little extra texture to the area. Features such as these don’t require a lot of upkeep either, so they become wonderful low-maintenance additions to your commercial landscape.

Contact Sposato Landscape

For over 25 years, Sposato Landscaping has been beautifying and nurturing countless landscapes throughout the Delmarva area. We offer many services, including landscape design, installations, residential maintenance, hardscape, commercial maintenance, and turf nutrient management.

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