Why Do Year-Round Property Maintenance?

Maintaining a commercial property is much harder work than a residential one – whether it’s a condominium or a business. You want your property to always look its best to keep tenants satisfied and impress customers. The grounds that need care are also usually larger than a typical backyard which means that their maintenance requires a lot of work. Commercial landscape maintenance services offer a lot of benefits to you as a commercial property manager.

Benefits of Commercial Property Maintenance

While the list of benefits a commercial landscape maintenance company can offer you is huge, here are the top five:

• First Impressions Matter: The first thing anyone visiting your property notices is how it looks. Well-maintained landscapes create a favourable first impression you want them to have. This in turn makes attracting tenants for your property easier and shows potential clients that you value all aspects of your business. 
• Increases Property Value: Well-landscaped and maintained properties have a higher value than unkempt or poorly maintained properties.
• Saves Money: Hiring a commercial landscape maintenance company can save you money in the long run. You’ll have stable maintenance costs through the year. Routine maintenance also means that issues are noticed and addressed before they lead to expensive repairs.
• Saves Time: Having a schedule for grounds maintenance means you don’t have to get involved in the time consuming and costly process of hiring staff. Commercial maintenance crews that come in regularly will be familiar with the property leaving you with time to concentrate on what’s important – running your business.
• Improved Safety: Poorly maintained walkways, uneven surfaces, and fallen branches and debris can lead to potential risk. Keeping them in top condition means improved safety and less liability for you.

Does Landscape Maintenance Need to Be Year- Round?

The short answer is yes. Every season brings its own challenges. The care plants need varies from season to season too. Here’s a short summary of the different jobs commercial landscape maintenance crews carry out according to the time of the year.

• Spring: 

Spring is when plants start recovering from the harshness of winter. New buds sprout and along with them, the weeds emerge too. Landscapers get rid of freshly emerging weeds so your plants have the space they need to grow well. They do a post-winter clean up, including deadheading perennials, starting irrigation systems, shaping and pruning perennials and trees, laying down mulch and adding fertilizers. Spring is also when they seed lawns, so they grow back lush and green. 

• Summer:

The hard work of spring continues into summer, preventing weeds from growing. Crews make sure your plants are irrigated properly along with another application of fertilizer for continued growth. Lawns are mowed for that even, luxurious look.

• Fall:

Fall requires more maintenance than spring and summer. The grounds need to be prepared for winter and soil is broken up to aerate it. Grounds crews also trim overhanging branches. Irrigation systems are completely drained to prepare for the icy weather ahead. Leaves are cleared off the grounds regularly to maintain a clean look. 

• Winter:

Winter is all about ensuring that your property remains safe and accessible. Plans for snow and ice management are enforced. Winter is also a great time to prune trees and shrubs to prepare for spring. You can read more about the benefits of winter pruning here.

Kayben Landscaping offers year-round commercial landscape maintenance services in Calgary, Okotoks and surrounding areas. Our permanent staff ensures a continued familiarity with your property’s unique needs. No job is too large! 

Get in touch with us today to learn more or request a commercial maintenance quote today!