Detroit Area Lawn Care Guide

I tell homeowners “Your turf is the welcome mat to your home, so keep it green and healthy.”

But have you ever considered the impression the lawn and landscaping at your office or business make on a potential customer at the front door? You see, turf care isn’t just for homes, but for commercial offices and buildings as well.

A well kept, carefully manicured green lawn makes a bigger statement than a neon “Open” sign in many cases. A nice lawn and lush landscaping also helps your customers (and employees) feel more at home when they are at your place of business. Commercial lawn care is a big part of your business image, and here are some tips to help you make that all important first impression on your customers.

Fertilize the Lawn and the Landscaping

Grass and ornamental trees and shrubs undergo a lot of abuse in commercial or business settings. Many times they are exposed to more foot traffic as well as hazards from busy streets such as rock salt laid down during winter. It is very important to keep nutrient levels in balance to help them survive. Your commercial lawn services can recommend a schedule.

Keep the Weeds and Crab Grass Out of the Turf

Have you ever driven by an office or restaurant with heavy, overgrown weeds and wondered if they went out of business? I know I have!
Weeds just have a way of saying, “No one here cares,” or “They are all gone and I am taking over.”
The quickest way to lose a customer who never even drives into the parking lot is to have weeds taking over your front office lawn or parking lot. Your lawn care company can monitor these issues and perform regular inspections to keep the weeds from moving in and shutting you down!

Trim the Bushes Regularly

As mentioned above, anything overgrown will make your business appear as if it is closed down. It is important to have your landscape professional prune, trim and shape the bushes and trees regularly. In home landscapes, you can get away with one pruning per year, but for your business image, 2 or even 3 times per year may be required.
You may also consider having your landscape trees and shrubs treated for insects and disease as these can also cause decline and a poor appearance. Ask your commercial landscaper about his treatment schedule and what he recommends.

Keep the Lawn Green

Proper fertilization will keep the lawn green, but only if you keep it watered! It can be very difficult to keep the lawn at your place of business watered properly. You have to be mindful of when and where the water goes. It is probably best to water outside of normal business hours. I recommend hiring a professional to install an automatic sprinkler system for your business. That way, you can set it, and forget it, while your beautiful turf stays fluffy and green all summer long!

These are some basic tips for keeping your business “welcome mat” thick and healthy. With the fall nearly upon us, now is a great time to help your lawn and landscape recover from summer stresses by calling your commercial lawn care pro today.