Of all the aspects that a business needs to be successful, the most prominent ones that come to mind are a good working environment, huge financial support, or other business-related processes. While those are all very important factors in doing a successful business, the actual reality is that the small things often have the greatest impact.
It can be best seen in the case of commercial landscaping. The process of commercial landscaping has no link with the internal business processes. That could be why its contribution and benefits to the business are often the most ignored. If more businesses gave commercial landscaping the importance and attention it deserves, they would understand that it has a huge role in influencing customers.
There are things that we do not realize have a substantial impact on the minds of customers and clients. For instance, suppose a client must choose to go with either of two businesses that have tabled their bids, with similar proposals and cost factors. Which of the two would the client be more likely to select – the one with a welcoming outdoor landscape or without it?
The objective of a landscaping job is to enhance your business property and environment to make them more professional, presentable, and welcoming. If the landscaping process can attain those three objectives, your business has more chances of catching the interest of potential clients.
We list a few tips on commercial landscaping that can transform your business premises with those things being considered.
1. Start by creating a basic framework
You will need to plan for where appliances like sprinklers, water filtrations set-up, and other elements will be installed when you build the framework for drip irrigation, which does not require any electricity beyond the pressure from nearby wells, streams, and rivers.
You’ll need to create canals for drainage along the outer periphery of your landscaping plan, which you can fill with pebbles, gravel, or sand. These structures will collect any excess rainwater, and the drainage tiles will make it easier to drain off.
2. The landscaping style should complement the surrounding structures
As long as a landscaping project creates a feeling of being welcome and lends a professional touch, there would not be anything more to be desired from the point of view of your business.
Photo by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.
However, it would be a great design strategy to match the style and design of the landscape with the surrounding architecture. For instance, if your business facility has a straight building without much width, designing the landscape to carry those characteristics can make it more attractive. The key is to find a balance between simple design and extravagance. The landscape should offer the best of both worlds regarding aesthetics and functionality.
3. Walkways should be clearly defined
When it comes to landscaping for commercial premises, one of the most important and conspicuous parts is the walkways. They act as guides to direct the flow of people towards different parts of the building, thereby making it easier for people to move around different departments and sectors of your business facility.
Photo by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.
Hence, the walkways are important parts of the design, and the paths and designs should be clear and defined.
4. Create a blueprint for your landscape design
Before starting the landscaping process, you need to create a blueprint for the landscape. Doing so is to allow you to create a well-organized environment for your business property. The factors incorporated in a landscaping blueprint are design concepts, plans, and checkups.
The landscape blueprint provides the advantage that it can be designed to suit the requirements of your landscaping duties. It can also eliminate any scope for ambiguity, or misunderstandings regarding the requirements and the final landscaping result.
5. Use quality landscaping tools
Avoid using cheap and low-quality landscaping tools. Using sub-standard tools can only end up costing the landscapers more money. Though you might think mistakenly that you are creating a very cost-effective landscaping plan using cheaper tools, it is pertinent to understand that such tools are more likely to damage your designs than enhance them.
Though you are not required to buy the latest equipment that costs thousands of dollars, you should save money by buying high-quality tools that will benefit your business later.
6. Create a sustainable design
When working on outdoor landscaping, the general design rule is to design the landscape to protect itself during all-natural conditions. So, consider incorporating aspects into the landscape that could allow them to maintain the same look over time, such as extra bulkiness, low maintenance plants, trimmed edges, etc.
Photo by Landscape Improvements Inc.
Final Word
Professional commercial landscaping will help your business create an impact – from making a visual statement to setting your business apart from your competitors. The average cost of landscaping maintenance is negligible compared to the gains your business can make from a well-designed landscape. It can also help increase the value of your property and contribute to a better environment. Ensure that the landscape consultant you choose has wide-ranging knowledge of landscape maintenance and construction. If you need landscaping services for your business, do not hesitate to get in touch with Walnut Ridge Landscape & Design.