While the winter in Chicago can be brutal, and your lawn and landscape will go dormant, this does not mean that there is nothing to be done. With the inevitability of snow and ice through the harsh winter, you need to be cognizant of its effects on your commercial property or municipality. Snow can be […]
Setting Landscaping Goals for 2022
As the year comes to a close, and the cold weather of winter hits, it is time to take a step back and evaluate your property. Namely within your landscape, it is time to decide what is needed for the following year, and where your focus should lie. Especially on a commercial property, staying ahead […]
Importance of Municipal Snow Plowing for your Locale
In many of our previous blogs, we have discussed the ins, outs, and benefits of snow removal services for a residential or commercial property. While these ring true, and winter services are integral to any property owner or manager, it is an entirely different ballgame when dealing with a property as extensive as a municipality. […]
Saving your Commercial Landscape from the Cold
One thing that can be consistently counted on from a Chicago winter is the wave of cold temperatures that will wash over the area at some point. When this happens, it may be tempting to sit inside with a cup of coffee, but your work is not done. In order to comfortably rest this winter, […]
5 Things to Consider When Taking Commercial Landscaping Bids
The season where property managers and owners evaluate their landscaping needs for the following year has come around. Assessing your current landscape provider, while considering all options can be a stressful scenario. This is especially true if you decide to open up your property to bidding, with bids flying in from every landscaping company in […]
Commercial Landscaping Contracts
In a previous blog this month, we discussed the things you needed to keep in mind when sorting through landscaping bids for your commercial property. Once a bid is selected, you will then work through the construction of a contract with this commercial landscaping company, which can be an equally strenuous process. Just like the […]
4 Reasons to Renovate Your Commercial Landscape
There are many reasons why it is important to renovate your commercial landscape and here are just a few. If you are a commercial property owner, or property manager not currently happy with the look of your property, you may have been considering engaging in some landscape renovation. It might not be that your landscape […]
4 Ideas for your Fall Landscape Design
Consider these 4 ideas when it comes to your fall landscape design. As the fall is now in full swing, with lower temperatures and the winter approaching, it is vital to tailor your landscape to the season. There are a variety of ways this can be done, from simply adding some pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns and […]
Frequency of Landscaping Services
As a homeowner, property owner, or property manager, you are always dealing with the active challenge that is your landscape. Unfortunately, landscaping is not a job that can be done once and never thought about again. It is important to know the frequency of landscaping that is required to maintain and manage a beautiful landscape. […]
Five Preemptive DIY Landscape Tips
As a landscaping company, our teams encounter all sorts of properties in a variety of conditions. We also have to work with many different types of property management, from HOA boards to local municipalities. This variation can often lead to different challenges, as we work around the current condition of the property. Oftentimes previous landscaping […]