Landscape Design & Installation Advice

While it’d be nice if all areas of a commercial property were ideally suited to landscaping, that’s not the case.

Slopes and shaded areas are two of the biggest trouble areas, and they can be particularly challenging when it comes to finding landscaping options for them.

Fortunately, landscaping difficult areas takes some innovation and forward thinking to tackle. The key is to work with a commercial landscape provider that is willing to problem-solve and create a custom solution for your individual needs.

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Your entranceway is probably the most visible area of your property.

After all, it’s not only seen by everyone who is pulling in, but also by everyone who is passing by. It sets a tone, and you want that tone to be positive and welcoming.

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While we don’t deal with serious issues with drought like some states out west, we still see our fair share of drought conditions here in Chicago.

In general, designing a landscape that can withstand a period of drought is a great way to keep your property relatively low-maintenance.

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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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Creating an aesthetically pleasing commercial landscape in Greater Chicago can greatly impact your business.

It can improve your image and reputation in the local community, create a more welcoming environment to help you draw in new tenants, customers, or guests, and even set your property up for competitive success in your market.

Part of a great commercial landscape design is creating areas for privacy.

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Commercial spaces are the backbones of thriving communities in Greater Chicago.

Office parks and industrial facilities are where people work and innovate. Homeowners’ associations are where people live in their cozy homes, making memories and connecting with their neighbors. Healthcare facilities are where people get well. Retail centers are where people shop. Parks and public spaces in municipalities help shape community ties in neighborhoods and facilitate interaction with nature and with others, as well as improve the local environment.

Commercial landscape design in Greater Chicago is an important part of making these spaces look good, function well and deliver all of the necessary benefits these outdoor spaces can offer the people who use them.

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If you manage an office park in Greater Chicago, you know you want to be competitive and attract and retain great businesses.

Just as your interior is essential to your corporate campus clients, so is your exterior. Your landscape must reflect a professional and positive brand — whether sleek and modern, natural and eco-friendly, or traditional and formal.

The right plant selection, hardscape materials, and design elements can create a cohesive look that aligns with your building’s architecture and image.

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Everybody thinks about flowers out front as a way to spruce up a commercial property. Still, when it comes to attracting attention, increasing customers, and boosting positive perception, you have to think bigger.

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As a commercial property manager of a hotel, event center, or hospitality facility in Greater Chicago, you want people to choose your property for their meetings, gatherings, or vacations.

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As a property manager, developer, or business owner of a Greater Chicago commercial facility, you’re always looking to improve the appearance of your site and better serve your visitors.

Whether customers come to a retail facility, tenants live and use the amenities at an HOA, students attend an educational institution, workers and businesses report to an office park or industrial facility, or patients visit a healthcare site, you can’t sacrifice aesthetics, safety, and function when refining your commercial grounds.

While you may have a grasp on the commercial landscape maintenance services you need regularly, you might feel a bit lost when it comes to commercial landscape design/build, what these services entail, what they can do for your property, and how to get started with any landscape installation or landscape construction projects.

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