Commercial Property Maintenance Tips

First impressions matter, especially when you are trying to win your business a loyal customer. Beautiful lawn and landscaping creates a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, while poor commercial property maintenance will make them want to shop somewhere else.

How can commercial business owners make their property look polished, professional and keep customers coming back? Here are some tips.

Don’t Settle For Less With Your Lawn

Nothing makes a commercial property look better than a freshly-cut lawn. By setting up a regular mowing schedule, watering your lawn deeply but infrequently, fertilizing when needed and removing weeds by hand or with herbicides, your lawn will be well-manicured and attractive to visitors.

Be Purposeful When Landscaping

By adding a few personal touches to your property, you can stand out from the crowd and give your business more personality. Try planting flowers that require minimal watering or pruning, dynamic shrubbery or seasonal plants to boost interest.

Mulching is also a great way to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature and keep weeds at bay. Regularly prune trees, shrubs and hedges to promote healthy growth and maintain their shape. Dead branches and other debris should be removed immediately.

Prepare for Extreme Weather

If there’s one thing we can count on in Minnesota, it’s unpredictable weather patterns. Our state has extreme snowfall, humidity and even the occasional warm winter. The only way to properly handle these weather patterns is to adapt, and always expect the unexpected.

For example, if someone visits your business after a deep freeze, you will want some type of ice melt on hand so that they don’t slip and hurt themselves. If trash or minor debris lands on your property, get an efficient cleanup process in place.

Keep Pests At Bay

A property infested with insects can be extremely off-putting for visitors. If you notice signs of insect damage on your lawn or discolored and wilting plants, it may be time to call insect control services. Minimize the use of chemical pesticides in these instances whenever possible to promote a healthy environment.

Make Your Property Accessible for All

Is your parking lot riddled with cracks, uneven surfaces or potholes? Do you notice bumpy terrain or awkwardly-placed rock beds that make walking up to your property difficult? Address these issues so that everyone has an equal opportunity to visit your business.

Create a Great First Impression

A little effort to maintain your property now means loyal customers and heavy foot traffic later. By requesting lawn and landscaping services, you can save yourself valuable time to focus on running your commercial business like you do best.

Scott’s Lawn Care provides exceptional commercial landscaping. Show visitors that you are professional, attentive to detail and value their comfort by requesting our commercial property maintenance services today.