Finding a Balance

Not every property requires the full suite of services at a high frequency, and a trustworthy commercial landscape management company will be honest and straightforward about what services and frequency your site does need. They will also have an open dialogue with you about your expectations and how they can be met in a realistic, budget-friendly manner.

This is where the true value of working with a commercial landscape management company lies—in the relationship formed and the openness established between both parties. A healthy dynamic sets both sides up for long-term success, including an easier transition to any adaptation to maintenance that may occur in the future.

You should feel comfortable communicating what services you think your property needs and what additional services you want. Depending on your property, there are likely a handful of ways that you can retain those services while finding the best bang for your buck, including reducing the frequency of certain services, adjusting your maintenance schedule seasonally, and choosing landscaping materials that look great and perform well at a budget price.

Services

We’ve been referring to commercial landscape management as some mysterious catchall term, but there are very specific individual services that all fall under the umbrella of management. The number of services your property requires, the frequency of individual services, and the level of involvement required by those services will all influence the cost of maintenance.

If your site only needs basic mowing and edging, it will be less expensive to maintain than a property that also requires fertilization, pruning, and sprinkler system adjustment. There is more to this than just the time it takes to perform each task, too. Consider the specialized equipment that is needed, as well as the expertise required to operate that equipment!

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Frequency of Visits

We’re not sure if the person who first coined “time is money” was talking about landscaping, but there’s a good chance they were. How often a property requires maintenance—from once a day to twice a month—has a huge impact on the cost of landscape upkeep.

Consider the gas that has to be purchased, equipment that needs to be transported, workers that must be allocated, and time out of the workday that each visit requires—it’s substantial! How often we visit depends on what your desires and expectations for your property are, of course, and can be affected by a variety of factors.

If you have high-traffic areas—think of the entryway to a prominent beach resort, for example—you will likely need more frequent maintenance. The same is true of more demanding plant life—some species simply require more attention! Then again, you may have a property that requires minimal maintenance, which can save you money.

Types of Services Included

It’s important to note that note all services come with the same costs or demand the same frequency.  Ornamental plant trimming may occur more frequently in high visibility areas—say once every three weeks—while other areas of the property may only require trimming every six weeks to two months. If, for example, your property received 40 visits a year, the services performed on each visit will vary!

Some properties may also have restrictions on the day and time that landscaping work can be performed, effectively raising the cost. Working overtime, at night, or on weekends can incur premium pricing.