Snow and ice can create safety concerns, disrupt access and place added stress on a commercial landscape. Although winter weather may still be weeks away, October is an important time for property managers to prepare. A clear plan helps the snow and ice management team understand the property before the first storm arrives. It also…
As temperatures begin to fall, commercial property managers have several seasonal maintenance tasks to coordinate. Irrigation winterization is one that should not be postponed until freezing weather arrives. Water left inside irrigation pipes, valves, backflow devices and sprinkler heads can freeze and expand. This pressure may crack components, damage fittings and create leaks that remain…
When many people think about lawn care, they picture spring. But for commercial landscapes in the Delaware Valley, one of the most important opportunities to build a healthier lawn actually happens in the fall. As temperatures begin to cool, cool-season turf shifts from surviving summer stress to rebuilding its root system. At the same time, many common…
When people arrive at your property, the landscape is one of the first things they notice. Well-maintained entrances, colorful planting beds, healthy trees, and attractive walkways create a positive first impression before anyone walks through the front door. On the other hand, overgrown shrubs, faded seasonal color, empty landscape beds, and worn turf can make…
By late summer, commercial turf has usually been through months of heat, foot traffic, mowing, weeds, irrigation stress, and heavy use. Some turf will recover naturally as temperatures cool. Other areas need help rebuilding density before winter. That is where aeration and overseeding can make a major difference. Aeration helps open compacted soil so air,…
For commercial properties, fall landscape success doesn’t start in September. It starts in late summer. By the time cooler weather arrives, many property managers are already dealing with thin turf, brown patches, irrigation issues, weeds, tired seasonal color, and requests for fall improvements. Waiting until fall is fully underway can make it harder to schedule the right…
