Commerical Landscaping

Commerical Landscaping
Commercial landscaping is an integral part of a commercial property. It makes
the initial impression on prospective tenants—and you know what they say about
first impressions and the number of chances you get. As for your current
tenants, it helps keeps them happy and content and in place by giving them
beautiful surroundings. Finally, well-done commercial landscaping preserves and
enhances the overall property value.

Commercial
Landscaping: The Design ProcessThe basic components of a commercial
landscape design include:
• Design. During
the design process, your commercial landscape designers or landscape
architects will work to bring together the program elements, your desired
aesthetics and all permitting issues. This phase includes landscape layout,
plans for plant materials and budget development. In providing design services,
a true professional should work creatively, diligently and patiently to help you
define the scope of your project, assist in the selection of materials,
coordinate vendors, determine the scheduling, and adhere to the approved
budget.• Drainage
systems. A plan for landscape
drainage is essential for commercial properties in the Gulf Coast region due
to Houston’s dense soils, low-lying areas and heavy rainfalls. A proper drainage
system protects your property from flooding, provides protection for the
foundation of building(s), especially from cracking and uneven shrinkage or
swelling, and carries water away from roofs, paved areas and landscaping,
thereby avoiding standing water where mosquitoes can breed or people can slip
and fall. Drainage contractors are particularly valuable in viewing the
drainage system as a whole to ensure all the pieces work well
together.• Irrigation systems. Another essential feature of
commercial landscaping, irrigation systems save
money and provide convenience. They supply appropriate amounts of water to the
various plants, thus protecting your landscape investment. They perform this
function by separating the lawn, flower beds and planters into different zones
that require different watering conditions due to the various plant types,
weather and sunlight conditions. • Landscape
lighting. Since lighting has been proven to deter
crime, one of the most important services that landscape lighting delivers is
safety. This attribute makes it an invaluable benefit to entities that conduct
business at night, such as restaurants, hotels, social clubs, country clubs,
museums, colleges and schools. Additionally, as part of the commercial
landscaping, a well-designed landscape lighting system gives your property
round-the-clock visibility. A third purpose of landscape lighting can be to
create an ethereal work of art, proving that beauty can be functional.