You can dedicate a lot of time to upkeeping the landscape around your commercial property. However, there are dozens of low-maintenance landscaping ideas you can incorporate into the property to keep it looking sleek and welcoming with minimal effort on your part. We picked out the biggest trends sweeping commercial properties in 2020 below.
1. Invest in Mulch Beds
Yes, flower beds look very nice around commercial properties. But, the weeds that push up through the dirt are unsightly. Creating mulch beds around your flowers is one way to feed your plants, retain moisture, and combat weeds. You can create an eye-catching look with darker mulch and bright flowers. It may even save you on your water bill.
2. Plant Perennials
Perennials come back year after year, and they make a great investment for commercial properties. Hens-and-Chicks are a tough perennial that grows in bunches with deep green foliage, and you can add in two or three yuccas to fill in the spaces with spiky and large leaves. They grow well in challenging environments.
3. Use Containers and Potted Plants
If you don’t have space for traditional flower beds, use containers. Potted plants are very low-maintenance, but they add versatility to your landscape. You can easily move them and rearrange them to suit different events you have or season changes.
4. Consider Installing Artificial Grass
Grass can make or break your commercial property, and it can be a lot of work to keep it looking neat, groomed, and green. Taking it out and installing artificial grass takes all the work away. It’s no hassle, and it’ll look green and lush all year round.
5. Choose the Correct Stone
Although it can be slightly more expensive upfront, investing in a durable stone with a dense composition can make it last. Stone comes in a variety of colors, and it adds a wonderful natural element to your property. You could set up a hardscape pathway around your business to cut down on the maintenance.
6. Get Native Plants
One of the biggest things people fight with around their commercial properties is trying to keep non-native plants alive and thriving. Do a little research and find out what plants are native to your area. This research could include some tall grasses to fill in empty spaces and bright perennials. Find out which ones will thrive and plant them.
7. Automate Your Watering
Trying to remember to water every day can be a struggle, especially if it’s a larger commercial property. Instead, take steps to install an irrigation system and automate it. If you do this, the sprinkler system will come on at the same time and water everything without effort.
8. Lay Weed Barriers
Weed barriers are nice to put in all of your flower beds. You can cover them with a layer of mulch or crushed stone to hide the barrier. The barrier will also help retain heat close to the plants while preventing moisture from puddling. This barrier comes in several colors and styles.
Contact Evergreen Landscaping
If you’d like more low-maintenance landscaping tips, contact us at Evergreen Landscaping. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and help you get your commercial property looking nice and neat.