When it comes to managing a property, one of the biggest challenges is proper maintenance of the exterior of your facility. During cold and severe winter months, snow and ice can wreak havoc on the landscape, on parking lots and sidewalks. However, some years we have mild winters with almost no snow or ice to worry about. If you’ve found yourself with a leftover snow and ice maintenance budget, especially after this year’s mild winter we experienced, you might wonder what to do with it. The addition of landscape enhancements and parking lot care provide numerous benefits, from increased property value to customer safety and satisfaction.
Enhanced Aesthetics
The first and most obvious benefit of a professional looking landscape is that it creates a good
first impression. A well-maintained landscape enhances the curb appeal of a business
and creates a welcoming environment for employees, customers, and tenants. Commercial landscaping enhancement services create an elegant image and convey the branding of a business, making it more attractive to potential customers.
Similarly, a well-maintained parking lot enhances the appearance and feel of a company. Cracks, potholes, and faded lines give the impression of neglect or disrepair. They make navigating to and from your business hard. A smooth, well-maintained surface helps customers and staff feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for.
Save Money
Spring is a great time to work on your business’s curb appeal! While it might be tempting to put that money away for a rainy day, putting it towards professional property maintenance can save you money in the long run.
Regular landscape maintenance helps prevent issues like overgrowth, pest infestations, and soil erosion to name a few, which keeps you from needing costly repairs and maintenance. Similarly, routine parking lot care like seal coating and pothole repair extends the life of your parking lot, delaying the need to repave.
Improved Safety
Landscaping and especially parking lot care and maintenance can improve the safety of your property.
Well-designed areas prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring that walkways, stairs, and other high-traffic areas are free of hazards and obstacles. Properly maintained asphalt surfaces reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls with a smooth, even surface free of cracks and potholes.
Increased Property Value
When things look nice, people just assume they’re worth more and have a better value. Regular professional property maintenance makes an area more desirable to potential buyers or tenants, leading to higher resale and rental values. The same goes for any asphalt surfaces. Keeping them in good condition extends their life and prevents potential buyers from having to plan for costly repairs. That gives you a higher resale value.
Environmental Benefits
Professional landscaping helps improve your property’s environment as well. Regular, weekly services keep your lawn and gardens in excellent condition, mulched flower beds help water retention and prevents unsightly weed growth. The addition of seasonal flower color to your garden beds with Annuals and Perennials can add an array of color combinations and beauty to any landscape.
Professional landscape design can help reduce your company’s water usage and soil erosion, and landscape design specialists can help you select plants and flowers to promote biodiversity and support the local ecosystem.
Choose Cenova
Cenova is a customer-focused provider of Exterior Site Services, including Snow and Ice Management, Landscape Management, and Parking Lot Maintenance Services. To learn more about landscaping and asphalt care or to speak with one of Cenova’s experts about any of our offerings, contact us today at 877-334-2348 or by emailing us.
