Sustainable Landscaping for your Business
If you own a commercial property, there are many expenses that can affect the budget. Lawn maintenance and care is an expense that is monthly and is very costly. There are ways to try and alleviate this expense, but it can also be very challenging. A very good option that can reduce monthly lawn care bills is the installation of sustainable landscaping. Let’s explore how a sustainable landscaping option can benefit a commercial business.
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING?
Sustainable landscaping uses plants that are native to the region and conforms to the environment surrounding it. Maintenance costs are reduced as well due to the fact that the plant life only requires water and fertilizer. There is no need for the additional support for the landscaping.
There are benefits when utilizing sustainable landscaping. Even though the initial cost to create a sustainable landscape design may be on the higher side, you will see a reduction in maintenance costs because the need for pesticides and fertilizer is greatly reduced. The native plants not only need little to no maintenance, they will also help reduce soil erosion by improving the health of the soil.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING
Let’s look a little deeper into the benefits that this style of landscaping can have on not only the environment, but for your business as well.
- Water conservation – This is one of the biggest benefits when choosing to landscape with this design. When plants that are native to a region are being uses, there is no need for supplemental watering of the plants. They will utilize the soil and the root systems to sustain and thrive in the landscape design that they have been planted in.
- Pesticide usage is reduced – Native plants are able to withstand the weather conditions and ecosystems of the area that they are from. Therefore, pesticides and other supplemental inputs are not necessary for these plants to survive and thrive in their native conditions.
- Using trees to provide shade – Commercial businesses can significantly reduce energy costs by utilizing trees. By strategically planting native trees that will block the sun and heat in the summer months, yet allow the same sun to heat the building in the winter will result in energy bills that can save hundreds over a years time.
- Ground covering to stop erosion – There are several conditions such as rain, foot traffic and overuse that can cause the erosion of soil in your landscaping. The best way to reduce erosion is to plant ground covering. This will deter foot traffic and rain and wind cannot reach the soil due to the plants. Bottom line….plants keep the soil in place.
These are just a few benefits of sustainable landscaping. Your business will not only look amazing, it will be eco-friendly and will last for years to come. Give Bluegrass Landscape a call today at (314) 770-2828 and our landscape professionals can create the perfect sustainable landscape for your business.
