As a property manager, you’ve got a lot on your plate. That’s why you’re likely interested in low-maintenance landscaping that isn’t going to overextend your budget or add more to your to-do list.
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Kevin Manning
Kevin has deep roots in the Chicagoland area, growing up in Plainfield and now residing in Naperville. He holds a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Illinois and serves on the board for the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA). Since KD's inception in 1998, Kevin has loved creating outdoor environments to match the lifestyles of thousands of customers. In his spare time, you can find him spending time on the water with his wife, daughter, son, and labradoodle.
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The trees on your commercial property are a valuable asset. For that reason, you want to stay on top of any potential problems.
Trees dropping leaves early can be a sign of trouble. Outside of the autumn season, it can be a red flag to see trees dropping a lot of leaves.
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Maintaining a healthy commercial landscape in Greater Chicago involves more than just visual appeal; it focuses on fostering an ecosystem where trees and shrubs can prosper.
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While solar farms may seem low-maintenance, the truth is that they require regular upkeep to continue running optimally.
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The Greater Chicago retail market is competitive. Landscaping for retail properties is essential for attracting shoppers, ensuring safety, and protecting property value.
While enhancements like new landscape installations can make an impression, ongoing care keeps properties looking sharp and operating smoothly year-round.
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If you oversee a retail center in the Greater Chicago area, you understand the importance of making a good first impression.
Attracting new shoppers and increasing foot traffic during key holiday shopping events is influenced significantly by your curb appeal.
Luckily, there are quick and impactful landscape enhancements that can transform the appearance of your property, from entryways and signage areas to parking lots, outdoor seating areas and planting beds. These elements influence how customers view your space, often even before they enter.
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Managing a commercial landscape isn’t a seasonal sprint—it’s a year-round strategy. Think of your property’s trees and shrubs like key players on a professional team. Without the right playbook, even the strongest lineup can underperform.
Each month brings new challenges—harsh weather, pests, soil fatigue, or growth spurts. That’s why property managers need more than just occasional upkeep.
A well-structured tree and shrub maintenance calendar ensures every aspect of your landscape stays ahead of the curve.
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In the Greater Chicago retail landscape, first impressions are everything.
As a retail property manager, you understand that the exterior of your property is more than just a backdrop. It serves as a strategic asset that directly influences customer behavior, tenant satisfaction, and your bottom line.
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Nothing adds color and order to a commercial landscape like a layer of fresh mulch.
And even though mulch certainly makes everything look better, property-boosting aesthetics aren’t mulch’s only benefits.
Mulch helps soil retain moisture, suppresses weed growth in landscape beds, acts as a great insulator to keep temperatures consistent, and even helps prevent soil compaction by breaking down and adding nutrients.
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Winter can do quite a number on your Greater Chicago commercial landscape.
Whether you manage an office park, multifamily housing complex, industrial facility, retail hub, hospital, warehouse, or HOA, your commercial landscape will likely experience some of Old Man Winter’s wrath … and the resulting leftovers come springtime.
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