Your commercial property in Greater Chicago needs to look good all year long.
Why? Because business never stops.
As the growing season winds down in this area, you might think you have nothing left to do on your commercial property to improve its appearance besides hunker down for winter and making sure you have a snow and ice removal plan.
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Every urban community needs green spaces its people can escape to and municipal facilities they can use.
Of course, large green spaces can be difficult to maintain. That's why low-maintenance, long-lived plants are key to keeping things looking their best, even when they don't get the attention of a favored backyard garden.
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As a Greater Chicago area property manager, you want your commercial property to have curb appeal and look good.
Thick, green grass, nicely shaped trees and shrubs, colorful containers at entranceways and key focal points, tidy landscape beds, and clean and smooth pathways that get your visitors from A to B without delay or hazard are all things to aim for.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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