4 Landscaping Tips To Improve Industrial Property Safety

4 Landscaping Tips To Improve Industrial Property Safety

If we had a crystal ball, we think we can guess that one of the most important things on your industrial property maintenance list is safety. 

You want a great looking industrial facility that your employees love to work at, but you can’t sacrifice security. It makes people on your site feel safe and welcome and ensures smooth traffic flow and deliveries. 

And the good news is that a professionally designed and maintained industrial landscape will not only look better, but will also naturally minimize risks. 

Even if you have the most attractive industrial property in the community, there are some things you can do to improve landscape safety on industrial properties.

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5 Detention Pond Problems to Watch Out For & How to Fix Them

5 Detention Pond Problems to Watch Out For & How to Fix Them

Water can wreak havoc on your Greater Chicago commercial property.

Flooded parking lots and walkways can not only make your guests, tenants, and visitors cringe, but they can also lead to erosion and other property issues. No one wants to deal with building damage or liability claims that can result from water.

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8 Common Industrial Landscaping Problems and Solutions

8 Common Industrial Landscaping Problems and Solutions

An industrial facility with its vast turf expanses and regular deliveries and employee traffic is a special environment.

Landscaping can take a beating in this environment. But it is a big part of creating a positive, welcoming, professional-looking appearance.

What does that mean for you if you are the property manager? You have to stay on top of landscape-related issues.

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Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

A commercial facility can be bustling with activity. Whether it’s employees heading into an office park or customers visiting a retail center, commercial properties in Greater Chicago experience significant foot and vehicle traffic every day.

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3 Landscaping Ideas for Industrial Buildings in Greater Chicago

3 Landscaping Ideas for Industrial Buildings in Greater Chicago

Industrial properties in Greater Chicago are busy places.

Employees, customers, and equipment are constantly moving at these buildings with expansive parking lots and hectic loading docks. These repetitive comings and goings are what drive these businesses' success.

But just because your commercial site is busy doesn’t mean it can’t look clean, neat, and maintained with a landscape that welcomes people in and presents a positive and professional first impression.

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The Best Trees for Commercial Properties in Greater Chicago

The Best Trees for Commercial Properties in Greater Chicago

Trees can significantly enhance your Greater Chicago commercial property. Shade trees provide lush canopies, while flowering varieties add beautiful blooms and pleasant fragrances.

They attract attention and instantly improve your property’s curb appeal, making them ideal for entryways, pathways, outdoor gathering spots, relaxation areas, and seating zones.

However, not all trees are suitable for commercial properties in Greater Chicago.

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