As a commercial property manager, your responsibilities lie with your tenants and, by association, their clientele. While safety and ease of access are top priorities in regards to your buildings and parking lots, creating a cohesive, comforting atmosphere where people enjoy spending their days remains a huge part of your job.
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, it is important to set yourself apart from the crowd, while still maintaining a professional and well-defined appearance. When the time comes to hire a landscaping company, whether for a touch up or a complete overhaul, consider the following commercial landscaping ideas:
- Link your landscape design to your building’s architecture. The key, here, is to not go off the rails with your outdoor design. Ornate fountains and exotic topiaries may very well capture your imagination, but if they clash with the buttoned-down aesthetic of your office complex, the result could prove to be off-putting for visitors. Take your cues from the geometry present in your architecture and establish tasteful – yet colorful –surroundings that complement it. A professional landscape designer can help with planning.
- Have a seat (or more). Coinciding with your architecture-influenced design, consider implementing outdoor furniture and benches. These, too, should share similar attributes to the seating that furnishes your property’s interior, which will lend to a cohesive feel. Strategically placed benches throughout your property will encourage visitors and employees to take breaks outdoors, enjoying your landscaping efforts and boosting morale in the process.
- Focus on creating a welcoming and captivating entrance. This cannot be overstated. The unspoken goal of every property or building is to prompt others to take that first step across the threshold. Forging a welcoming entranceway is of the essence. Keep things simple, but memorable. The use of plants should be minimal, yet purposeful. Lush greenery planted or potted along a walkway can serve as an effective guide. Draw guests’ eyes to the door, and their feet will likely follow.
- Keep things light. Proper illumination is part and parcel when discussing commercial landscaping ideas. Low-voltage LED landscape lighting can add safety and security to your property, while offering extended views of your landscape into the nighttime. Consider spotlights to draw attention to signage and accent lighting to showcase the plants and flowers that you worked so hard on during the day.
A professional landscape designer can also help to add appropriate, seasonal color to your commercial property, and assist with the strategic placement of trees and shrubs to allow ample room for growth.
GroundsCare Landscape offers the capabilities of a large-scale landscaper with a small-company commitment to customer service, and we have commercial landscaping ideas galore. Call us at 888-588-8451.
