Landscaping around your business is important since the landscaping is one of the first things customers see. Creating an inviting landscape requires more than simply trimming the grass, pruning shrubs, and putting in a few flowers, you also need to make sure the various beds and islands are maintained and attractive. Mulch can help. Benefits
Bare spots around flowers, shrubs, or trees are a magnet for weeds. The bare ground also seems to invite other issues, like trash and cigarette butts. Mulch covers the soil and suppresses weeds, while also giving the landscape a finished look that discourages potential litters from unloading in that spot.
Mulch also helps conserve soil moisture, which will minimize how often you water. In the long run, this saves your company money when it comes to landscape maintenance. The same qualities of mulch that insulate it against rapid moisture loss also insulate the soil against temperature fluctuations, so your plants are more likely to survive through the extreme heat of summer or the frigid temperatures of winter.
Where to Use It
Mulch is typically applied anywhere that the soil is bare. Bark and wood chip mulch is a popular option for commercial landscapes due to its relatively low cost and natural look. Gravel mulch is also sometimes used, typically in areas where there are few plants or areas planted with drought-resistant plants like yucca or cacti.
Common areas for mulching include in flower beds, around the flowers, as well as under shrubs, around trees, and in both planted and bare parking lot islands. It can also be used around the base of signage or in the landscaping on either side of the parking lot entrance.
Basic Maintenance
Wood mulch must be replenished at least once a year to maintain a useful depth. This is because the mulch slowly decomposes, which adds nutrients to the soil. The fresh layer of mulch also helps rejuvenate the color. Gravel mulch doesn't need to be replenished, but it is periodically raked so that it looks fresh, clean, and level.
The main issue with both types of mulch is that leaves and debris can get into it. A landscape company, during routine service, will use a leaf blower to remove any debris. Weeds can also grow through the mulch, but your landscapers will handle this with either hand removal or the safe use of herbicides.
Contact a commercial landscape maintenance service for more information on how mulch can benefit your building's landscape and appearance.
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