Commercial Lawn Maintenance Articles - Page 12 of 13 - Bluegrass

Winter will be here quicker than you can say, “Fa lala lala lala la la…la.”  It’s time to get your property ready before Mother Nature lays down that first blanket of snow.   Why clean up in the fall only to have to do it again in the spring? There are many reasons.  First, it’s … Continued

Shrubs are arguably the unsung heroes of a professionally-landscaped commercial property.  They’re as attractive as any tree and they can be used as screens or to direct foot traffic, all while working tirelessly to clean the air.  Let’s hear it for shrubs! Functionality Shrubs come in many shapes and sizes and many can be trimmed … Continued

  In terms of utility, one of the best things a community can do for itself is to landscape with edible plants. The term edible can mean a number of things, ranging from a plant that fruits seasonally all the way to plants that are edible from root to leaves. When looking to change the … Continued

To ensure your bio retention areas are being maintained properly, annual reports for bio retention and bio detention areas are required to be submitted to MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District) for all commercial and residential homeowner association maintained facilities. These are to be done throughout the year to make sure they are working correctly. … Continued

There are many reasons why fall is a wonderful time of year.  The trees bursting with color, the smell of warm apple crisp, harvest fairs and festivals, a nip in the air, football, pumpkin spice everything, and falling leaves.  Oh, so many leaves. When it comes to maintaining your commercial property, fall means cleaning up … Continued

Everyone appreciates living surrounded by a beautiful setting. Having a beautifully-kept lawn or yard is pleasant for every homeowner. But what about businesses? And other non-residential buildings? Keeping an attractive, custom-designed outdoor space is the trend. The benefits associated with it are numerous. Here are just a few: Physical allure. This is not a subjective … Continued

Every gardener, landowner, and property manager’s dream is to never have to deal with weeds again. It can be a challenge to control weeds on your property. Weeding by hand or using mechanical devices is taxing and costly. Though riding weeds from your property seems like a daunting task, it can be expensive if you … Continued

Fall is well underway and that means leaves, sticks, and other debris are everywhere! While a lovely sight when still on their home trees, these little bits of nature start to make your landscape look a little less tamed when they decide to fall right in the middle of it. Even though this is a … Continued

 Often when you think of senior living facilities, the thought of old and dreary buildings, sterile looking hallways, and the expense comes to mind. The decision to move a loved one into an assisted-living facility is never an easy one to make.  We want the very best care for them but also want them to live … Continued

For many gardeners, using native plants is an excellent go-to and when it comes to your commercial landscape, the benefits are ten-fold. While you want beautiful plants and scenery that create an inviting environment for your clients, customers, and employees, you’re also wanting to keep costs and maintenance down. Using native plants in your commercial … Continued