Accessible Green Water-Saving Initiatives by a Commercial Landscaping Service

There are countless advantages to the growing trend for urban greening in the Bay Area, not least of which is the opportunity to reduce the water costs by a commercial landscaping service. Here at FloraTerra, we always remind our clients that there is no reason to settle for anything less than spectacular and sustainable commercial landscape design. These days, with a variety of green scaping solutions at our fingertips, it truly is possible to have the best of both worlds!

With that in mind, if you are looking for water conservation tips from a commercial landscape design company in San Jose then you’ve come to the right place. Read on to discover our latest tops for seizing the financial and environmental benefits of sustainable landscape design for yourself.

Making Irrigation Maintenance a Priority

As irrigation design and maintenance experts, we sadly often arrive at a new client property to discover that water distribution systems haven’t been adequately maintained and that leaks are skyrocketing monthly utility costs. This is particularly problematic in areas with high water pressure where losses are most rapid, but can be a bane to any budget in our drought-inclined Bay Area.

Vitally, in thoughtful drought tolerant landscape design, irrigation is well applied so that water is used by plants rather than lost to runoff, soak away, or evaporation. Irrigation systems that become damaged over time or are not modified to reflect a maturing and changing landscape will often administer the wrong volumes of water or simply allow precious H20 to be lost on a daily basis, resulting in a one-two punch of less attractive landscapes and soaring bills.

Identifying and Resolving Irrigation Issues

Every commercial landscape design is unique and requires a bespoke approach to irrigation. Differences in water pressure, restrictions, plant choices, and micro-climates should steer your trusted landscape design specialist toward the most cost-effective solution to meet your needs.

In this regard, for pre-existing landscaping, a great place to start is with a landscape survey to improve water efficiency. This will pinpoint leaks, misdirected water, and ineffective or damaged infrastructure, and can be followed by monthly system checks to keep water conservation measures on track. Depending on your property’s needs, modern drip irrigation, smart irrigation technology, and rain sensors can be used to further enhance efficiency. As your water bills fall, you can be confident of a return on your initial investment.

Applying Mulch to Retain Water and Prevent Erosion

The application of attractive ground mulches in borders and around shrubs can also dramatically enhance landscape drought tolerance and reduce water costs. Better yet, it will also inevitably decrease maintenance demands as weed growth is suppressed.

Beyond enhancing the neat presentation of commercial landscaping, mulch makes light work of locking in water by slowing evaporation, allowing a further reduction of irrigation water volumes and supporting further green savings.

Favor Native and Drought-Tolerant Plant Species

It is no secret these days that traditional garden design and landscaped areas are growing increasingly costly and difficult to maintain in our Californian climate. That’s why our Commercial & HOA landscape design company is proactively reinventing lawns, helping our clients to make the most of a range of lawn replacement strategies, from xeriscaping to planting more resilient grass species. We can also support you in navigating access to and maximally leveraging the recent boosts to funding for local lawn replacement rebate and incentive programs.

These advantages can be doubled down on with the introduction of shrubs, trees, and border plants that are either native or better suited to our Bay Area climate, such as drought friendly grasses and plant species from the Mediterranean basin. Our expert landscape designers will gladly guide you through the most effective and affordable ways to introduce a water-wise approach into your current or future landscaping budget, for improved year-round aesthetics and reduced upkeep costs.

Are you ready to seize the day when it comes to these accessible green water-saving initiatives? To reduce your commercial landscape costs while enhancing outdoor aesthetics, partner with FloraTerra. You can check in with our friendly team at 408.275.1200, or click here to schedule a free consultation today.

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