Mr. Handyman has been helping homeowners repair, maintain, and enhance their spaces for over 25 years! We are the one-stop solution for everything on your to-do list. This includes answering your questions about home repairs, maintenance, and improvements. Here are answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about commercial landscaping services.

What is considered commercial landscaping?

Commercial landscaping is similar to residential landscaping in that it involves the design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces. However, commercial landscaping is geared toward office buildings, industrial spaces, hotels, hospitals, shopping centers, and other non-residential areas rather than homes.

That said, many of the services are similar to residential. For instance, a commercial landscaping company may perform tasks including:

• Irrigation system installation and maintenance
• Walkway installation
• Custom lighting solutions
• Flower and plant bed installation and maintenance
• Seasonal clean-ups
• Winterizing services
• Tree maintenance
• Lawn mowing, edging, and weeding
• And more

Some commercial landscaping companies may even provide pool and water feature services, along with stonework, concrete installation, gazebo and patio builds, and other projects that enhance your outdoor spaces.

Does commercial landscaping increase your property value?

Commercial landscaping can be a wonderful investment for your business. It can even increase your property value over time. Generally speaking, maintaining your property and improving your curb appeal can lead to higher purchase prices or rental rates down the road. In fact, some estimate landscaping can increase property value by as much as 20%. Even simple upgrades, like installing mulch, building concrete or stone walkways, and planting flowering plants, can boost resale value.

Commercial landscaping also ensures that your employees, clients, and guests have a positive first impression of your company. Investing in your landscaping can help attract new business, retain existing clients, and create a more enjoyable workplace for your employees. Further, it can reduce the risk of injury on your property by ensuring walkways are clean and maintained, trees are trimmed, and plant beds remain weeded and tidy.

How does landscaping for commercial areas impact the urban landscape?

Landscaping commercial areas can improve the urban landscape in numerous ways. First, commercial landscaping enhances curb appeal and fosters green spaces in concrete jungles. Commercial landscaping in urban areas can help improve air quality, as trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide and other pollutants from the air.

Depending on the type of landscaping installed, commercial landscaping services can mitigate water runoff and reduce the heat island effect, which leads to higher temperatures in urban areas compared to suburban or rural areas thanks to the increased number of heat-absorbing surfaces, like roads and sidewalks.

Finally, commercial landscaping like rooftop gardens, green walls, and vertical indoor gardens can improve indoor air quality while creating a more inviting, pleasant atmosphere for guests and employees. Studies show that green spaces also improve the mood and well-being of employees, leading to greater satisfaction and happiness levels.

That said, many standard landscaping practices involve planting non-native vegetation, which can result in a need for additional fertilizer and pesticides. Fortunately, practices like xeriscaping help reduce your landscaping’s impact on the environment while enhancing your outdoor spaces.

How often should commercial landscaping be scheduled?

The frequency of your commercial landscaping services depends largely on your property and the type of services required. Generally speaking, you may need to schedule weekly or biweekly lawn maintenance services during the spring and summer to manage grass and weed levels, prune shrubs, and keep plant beds tidy.

Maintenance service frequency may reduce during the fall and winter, though, as grass, plants, and shrubs tend to grow more slowly or stop entirely until the spring. You may also consider quarterly seasonal clean-ups to prepare your property for the coming changes in temperature.

Other projects may be scheduled on an as-needed basis, such as installing decorative features or new plant beds. If you’re not sure what type of schedule works best for your property, consult your commercial lawn care company for more information.

What types of businesses benefit from commercial landscaping?

Virtually any type of business can benefit from personalized commercial landscape services, especially when considering advantages like improved biodiversity, boosted guest and employee mindset and well-being, and reduced heat island effect during the summer months.

Businesses, shopping centers, hospitals, government facilities, and other organizations can even customize their landscaping installation and maintenance services to suit their needs. That means you can choose from basic care, like mowing and edging, on an industrial property or opt for expansive installations, towering green walls, or elaborate rooftop gardens at a large office space.

All Mr. Handyman franchises are locally owned and operated and may offer fewer or more services than those listed here. To learn more about the commercial landscaping services offered in your area, contact your local Mr. Handyman for details or a customized on-site assessment.