Many home and business owners believe that landscapes are purely for aesthetic appearances. There are many benefits to landscaping, both residential and commercial. With professional landscaping services, home and business owners can achieve great looking, sustainable and functional landscapes.
Visual benefits
The first details many viewers notice about a professionally designed and maintained landscape are the lush grass, path lines, neatly trimmed fences and trees, flowerbeds of colorful flowers, and water features on decorative accessories. Landscapes filled with flowerbeds can create beautiful smells and stunning colors, but the benefits of landscaping go far beyond what the human senses perceive.
Environmental benefits
There are many environmental benefits to professionally designed and maintained residential and commercial landscaping. Landscaping services work with home and business owners to create landscapes that meet all their needs while also benefiting the environment. The environmental benefits of landscaping include:
- Cleaner environment – Plants including grass, shrubs, flowers and trees help trap pollutants and dust. Grass and other plants produce oxygen, which all living things need to survive.
- Clean air – Along with oxygen production, grass and plants absorb carbon dioxide. They then convert it to oxygen and carbon, providing the property owner with sufficient oxygen.
- Cooling properties – Underfoot, grass is cooler than hard, non-porous surfaces such as cement and asphalt. Properties with lawns can experience a cooling effect that leaves surfaces at least 20-30 degrees cooler than asphalt or bare soil. Properties with trees that provide shade to building structures can also experience a drop in interior temperature.
- Noise reduction – Hard surfaces such as pavement and concrete can increase noise levels, but properties with landscaped lawns, trees and other plants significantly reduce noise and pollution levels.
- Water filtration – Landscapes containing grass, trees, plants soak up potentially harmful runoff, and help filter it, keeping a healthy water supply.
Water Limits
During times of water deprivation, maintaining landscapes with sustainable practices is essential. Residential landscaping services and commercial landscaping services ensure that a property maintains its environmental appearance and benefits without overloading the water supply.
Positive impact of urban landscaping
Urban areas can benefit greatly from landscaping services. Creating an area full of grass, plants and tree canopy helps prevent runoff erosion, provides shade to reduce surface temperatures and reduces noise pollution. Incorporating a lush landscape area in a commercial area offers an oasis that benefits both humans and the environment. Additional benefits of urban landscaping include:
- Tree-lined streets and large courtyard houses can reduce crime rates, according to the U.S. Forest Service
- Viewing trees, plants and green spaces can lower stress levels and lower blood pressure.
- Take walks in landscapes, even small ones in a busy city, can increase attention span and memory retention.
- Creating green spaces in a community can reduce stress and have a positive impact on quality of life.
Benefits of commercial landscaping
Commercial landscaping can have several advantages for business owners. High-quality landscaping around a building can increase the number of businesses renting space in it. Tree canopies and lush landscaping can encourage shoppers to travel farther, stay longer, and spend more money on business. Employees who can view the well-preserved commercial landscape from their windows or enjoy it during breaks can experience greater job satisfaction, better quality of life and health. People looking for apartments are willing to pay more for quality landscapes and greater access to green space.
Public Residential Landscape and Commercial Landscape Services
A quality residential landscaping company provides a wide range of services for their residential and commercial clients. This can include:
- Seasonal cleaning
- Pruning and / or removing trees
- Edge of grass
- Care for garden beds and weeding
- Mulch
- Pruning
- Weekly deductions
- Installation and maintenance of sprinklers and irrigation
Professional Landscaping Services
Professional landscaping services focus on creating lawns and green spaces that meet client needs as well as protect the environment. Quality landscaping focuses on:
- Creating a green space that is sustainable and environmentally friendly
- Save water by assessing proper location, soil type and drainage system
- Preserving local ecology and reducing pests by using native plants
- Create unique designs that incorporate elements such as flowerbeds, trees, ornamental plants, grass, lighting, stonework, water features and more
Landscaping goes beyond the visual level to provide useful space that everyone can enjoy and appreciate.
