Preparing for Spring: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Managers to Reinvigorate Your Landscape

As winter blankets the world in a frosty embrace, it’s natural to long for the warmer, vibrant days of spring. This season is not only a time of rejuvenation for nature but also an excellent opportunity to transform your landscape into a colorful, flourishing haven. In this comprehensive article, we’ll explore a range of ideas and tasks to consider as you prepare your commercial property for the upcoming spring. From tree planting to refreshing your shrubbery, mulching, and collaborating with professional landscapers, we’ve got you covered.

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Autumn Leaves – Remove or Mulch?

Leaf Removal (removal vs. mulching in turf)

As summer comes to an end so does the tree growing season. As fall approaches, property managers are left with a decision to make. Should fallen leaves be mulched or removed? When it comes to leaf removal it may be tempting to wait until all the leaves have fallen, however, it is much better for the overall health of your lawn to remove them as soon as possible. Leaves can also cause safety issues as fallen leaves on pavements, parking lots, and patios can be slippery when wet and lead to accidents. Read more »

Fall Preparations

PREPARING YOUR OFFICE PARK FOR FALL

The dog days of summer are sadly winding down. Be ahead of the pack and make the transition to fall a smooth one. Taking the time to think about your property’s needs and your own goals for the site in advance will make your life a bit less stressful – and hopefully making some time to seek out a hammock in the shade with a good book and beverage of choice! Read more »

Four Season Interest in Commercial Landscape

Using the Right Plants to Provide a Four-Season Interest in Commercial Landscape

While we can see an increase of interesting trends for commercial properties, there are still many sites with overgrown evergreen vegetation and a few pockets with annual flowers. Landscape enhancements can improve the appearance of these properties, including more than just a flower rotation when adding color. With the right landscape design, commercial sites can transform into beautiful spaces with plants that thrive in each season.  Read more »

Seasonal Flower Installations

Seasonal Rotations

Few components of landscape can impact the impression and appearance of both a property and your company’s brand the way annual flower rotations can. An ongoing seasonal color program includes a planting schedule that can change with the seasons to add color and curb appeal to your property. Our team at Chapel Valley works to create distinctive color combinations in concurrence with our plant management programs to ensure plants thrive throughout the seasons. Whether it’s incorporating the bright and vibrant colors of spring and summer or the warmer colors of fall and the holiday seasons, you can trust that Chapel Valley will have your property looking its best. Contact us today to see how we can differentiate your property and branding through specialty seasonal color rotations! Read more »

Leaf Removal

Removal vs. Mulching in Turf

As summer comes to an end, so does the tree growing season. As fall approaches, property managers are left with a decision to make. Should fallen leaves be mulched or removed? When it comes to leaf removal it may be tempting to wait until all the leaves have fallen; however, it is much better for the overall health of your lawn to remove them as soon as possible. Leaves can also cause safety issues as fallen leaves on pavements, parking lots, and patios can be slippery when wet and lead to accidents. Read more »