Rooted in Chicago: 5 Native Plants for Sustainable Commercial Landscapes

Rooted in Chicago: 5 Native Plants for Sustainable Commercial Landscapes

When you consider the commercial landscaping around your business –  whether you operate a retail center, industrial facility, HOA, warehouse, healthcare facility, school, or office park – there is quite a bit for you to consider.

You want to make a first good impression on folks who are visiting your site – no matter if it’s for the first time or a repeat visit. You want your landscape to look good, giving people a positive feeling that amplifies your business reputation.

And you need to stay within a budget, keeping maintenance in check, so your commercial landscape seems effortless, tidy, and professional.

When choosing plants for your commercial site, it can be overwhelming. There are so many options available. How can you possibly know what will work best for your specific location and conditions?

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A Complete Guide to Snow Removal and Commercial Property Safety in Chicagoland

A Complete Guide to Snow Removal and Commercial Property Safety in Chicagoland

Winter can bring a wide range of weather conditions here in the Greater Chicago area.

Sometimes it’s calm and quiet, and you barely experience a dusting of snow or even a bit of a cold wind.

And, other times, Old Man Winter delivers non-stop snowstorms and cold temperatures that keep the piles rising high and the ice thick.

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6 Tips for Protecting Landscapes from Commercial Snow Removal Damage

6 Tips for Protecting Landscapes from Commercial Snow Removal Damage

Winter’s colder climate, snow buildup, and ice accumulations can wreak havoc on your commercial property in which you’ve invested time and money. Winter’s wind and freezing temperatures can lead to building damage, utility interruptions, and even temporary business closures or delays.

No facility manager wants to deal with those worries and issues.

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Meet KD Landscape Business Development/Sales Manager Vince Sammartano

Meet KD Landscape Business Development/Sales Manager Vince Sammartano

Your Greater Chicago commercial property is a local business that you hope to keep looking polished and professional. Whether it’s an office park, industrial site, warehouse, educational facility, retail space, or health care facility, your commercial site must look great all year long, bringing people in with its clean look and positive brand reputation.

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Landscaping for Stormwater Management on Chicago Commercial Properties

Landscaping for Stormwater Management on Chicago Commercial Properties

Storms in Greater Chicago can range from timid to thunderous.

Some years, we get a lot of strong winds and raging rains and other years, we don’t. Sometimes, those storms come with hail and flooding, and other years, Mother Nature takes it easy on us.

Regardless of what type of storm year is coming, managing stormwater is a big issue for Greater Chicago commercial properties every year.

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Fall Landscaping Projects for Commercial Properties in Chicago

Fall Landscaping Projects for Commercial Properties in Chicago

When potential customers shop at your retail center, patients utilize your healthcare facility, employees work at your office park, or homeowners drive into your HOA, you want them to notice your property in a positive and productive way.

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