7 Old Landscape Design Trends to Avoid (& The Best Ways to Update Them)

7 Old Landscape Design Trends to Avoid (& The Best Ways to Update Them)

Do you feel like your Greater Chicago commercial landscape is a little stale? Maybe it’s time for an update.

You can’t deny your landscape can add significant value to your commercial business in so many ways. Attracting new customers and amplifying your community's reputation and presence are two of them.

Creating stunning, inviting commercial landscapes is the best way to get these perks. Having modern, eye-catching landscaping can impress anyone who comes to your facility.

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Climate-Resilient Trees: Selecting Trees for Chicago’s Changing Landscapes

Climate-Resilient Trees: Selecting Trees for Chicago’s Changing Landscapes

Greater Chicago is pretty tough. It survives harsh winters, sweltering summers, and everything in between.

But as the impacts of climate change advance, the city’s landscapes are facing new and unpredictable challenges. Recent years have brought shifts that even make it tough for the hardiest native tree species.

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Which Commercial Landscaping Projects Can I Safely Get Started in Summer?

Which Commercial Landscaping Projects Can I Safely Get Started in Summer?

You want your commercial property in Greater Chicago to look great all year long.

And when you are making plans for improvement, you don’t want to have to wait – especially when you have the budget dollars to get the job done.

But summer’s high temperatures and drought can put a damper on your plans.

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10 Top Drought-Tolerant Trees & Shrubs for Commercial Landscapes

10 Top Drought-Tolerant Trees & Shrubs for Commercial Landscapes

Sure, Chicago summers can get hot with average temperatures between 78 degrees and 92 degrees Fahrenheit, heat radiating off of concrete surfaces, air conditioning blasting, sweat dripping off your brow the moment you walk outside. You get the picture.

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How Planting & Landscape Design Can Add Shade to Your Commercial Property

How Planting & Landscape Design Can Add Shade to Your Commercial Property

In the bustling urban landscape of Greater Chicago, where concrete jungles dominate the skyline, finding respite from the scorching summer sun can be a challenge.

Commercial properties that beckon visitors with shade and serenity can have an edge over the competition.

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Key Landscaping Services to Promote Wellness in Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities

Key Landscaping Services to Promote Wellness in Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities

Landscapes can bring a lot of positivity to people.

The physical benefits of getting outside in nature are obvious, but there are also social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological benefits.

This is what makes gardens amazing additions to hospitals and healthcare facilities in Greater Chicago. They can offer so many advantages to their patients, staff, and visitors.

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The Commercial Property Manager's Ultimate Guide to Landscape Maintenance

The Commercial Property Manager's Ultimate Guide to Landscape Maintenance

No one ever said being a commercial property manager in Greater Chicago was easy. You have a lot on your plate – inside your buildings, as well as outside. But there’s so much going on, it can be easy to forget about those outside maintenance needs.

Start by taking a moment to walk through your commercial landscape. What do you see from the perspective of a visitor to your site?

You want to see a neat, tidy landscape with a lush, green lawn; healthy, blooming trees, shrubs, and plants; and no unsafe areas that could hinder guests from getting where they need to go.

And this is crucial because your property’s appearance can make a huge impact on how many people come to your location on a regular basis, as well as recruitment and retention efforts, business sales, and community reputation and perception.

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6 Top Landscape Design Trends for 2024: Ideas for Your Next Project

6 Top Landscape Design Trends for 2024: Ideas for Your Next Project

You want to make the most of your outdoor space in Greater Chicago. Who doesn’t? We all love a great place to soak in the sun, dine al fresco, grill your favorite foods, relax poolside, listen to birds, or just enjoy some fresh air.

Wouldn’t it be great to just walk out of your back door and find an oasis waiting for you or a patio table and gourmet grill that’s always ready for your arrival?

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The 12 Best Flowering Trees for Commercial Landscapes in Greater Chicago

The 12 Best Flowering Trees for Commercial Landscapes in Greater Chicago

There’s not much flowering trees can’t do for your Greater Chicago commercial property.

Those delicate blooms and the intoxicating fragrance they bring. Many times, they are the first to bloom after a long winter, and if that doesn’t draw more people to your property, we don't know what doesn’t.

Flowering trees can be great additions to your commercial properties, especially near patios, along sidewalks, and near entryways.

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The 7 Best Outdoor Amenities to Consider for Your Commercial Landscape

The 7 Best Outdoor Amenities to Consider for Your Commercial Landscape

As a commercial property manager in Greater Chicago, you want shoppers to invest in goods and services at your retail center. You know employees should enjoy coming to work and using outdoor break and meeting spots. You want patients to feel confident using medical services at your healthcare facility, or customers to trust in your business. Maybe you want potential homeowners to choose your HOA over others and refer your multifamily residence to others.

No matter what type of commercial facility you manage, you want visitors and guests to notice your property in a positive, professional, and productive way. Your mission is to draw people into a safe, welcoming environment that is well-manicured with high-end landscaping.

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