Importance of Common Area Landscaping on Your Property
Breathing fresh air and enjoying the outdoors is helpful to clear the mind and take a few moments to relax. Common areas on commercial properties are spaces where employees, guests or customers can gather to do just that. This is a great opportunity not only to boost curb appeal but also to foster a sense of community with those who visit or use your property. When designing or revamping your commercial landscaping, consider paying special attention to the common areas. Below are a few suggestions to give thought to.
Seating Areas
Adding a bench or several benches creates a space to sit down and take a break. To further enhance the seating area, place the benches in a courtyard surrounded by colorful flower beds. If your property has the space, picnic tables are a great addition to common areas. This provides a place for those that use your property to eat lunch, create community by sitting with others, or take their work outside. If you feel like your property does not have a lot of space for common areas, adding one or two benches is achievable even for smaller landscapes.
Walking Trails
Taking a morning walk before work or a break during the workday is a great way to clear the mind. One common space to add to your property is a walking trail using concrete, rock, or pavers. This not only is visually attractive to the eye, but it creates an opportunity for people to exercise and make good use of larger properties. A clear path will keep people on the trail and off areas that cannot be walked on in order to avoid damage to the landscaping.
Patios
Including an area with a covered patio provides a shaded area for people in the area to take a break or connect with others. Installing a fountain in front of the patio will take this space to the next level. If the area close to your patio does not have a lot of green space, consider placing beautiful potted plants at the edge of the patio.
Strategic Lighting
Adding lighting to your property throughout these common spaces allows these areas to be usable at night. For example, lights along the walking trail will allow evening walks. If your property has any water features, strategic placement of lights will allow onlookers to enjoy the features even when the sun is down. Patio lighting is another great addition to make common spaces available at night.
Final Thoughts
Creating functional and attractive common spaces will give those who use your property a chance to enjoy the outdoors and your property. Bluegrass Landscaping can help you design a landscape with strategic common areas. Contact us today at (314) 770-2928 to discover how we can help you design a beautiful and functional landscape.
