How Landscape Contractors Can Reduce Property Maintenance Requirements in Westchester, NY

A beautiful landscape is a joy to behold and it helps you grow your business, whether you own a residential building, a retail facility, or a professional building. You can make it even more joyful by taking a lot of the work out of it. A well-designed landscape that’s just right for your needs - one that saves money on maintenance while boosting property value - can be achieved with a bit of planning. Here’s how landscape contractors can reduce property maintenance requirements in Westchester NY.

Reduce the Size of the Lawn

Lawns take work. A lot of work. But how much regular use does your lawn actually see? Chances are that your property’s lawn is mostly there as something nice to look at. You can get save a lot of money on maintenance if you replace part of the lawn with natural and hardscape elements that don’t require much upkeep.

You can replace a section of lawn with an expanded common patio area in a residential building or complex. Patios are where people really live when they’re outdoors! A grill station and a few picnic tables will be an instant hit in a residential property - and they’re an equally big hit in other types of commercial properties, so employees and visitors have an attractive place to relax outdoors. Paver patios are beautiful, durable, practical, and about as low-maintenance as it gets! Even better, they add significantly to your property value.

Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping is a misunderstood term. People think it means a pile of river rock and a few succulents - like a desert landscape. However, xeriscaping really means using native water-wise plants instead of thirsty and fussy exotics. Native plants can be just as beautiful as their exotic counterparts, and since they’re already perfectly adapted to the environment, they require far less upkeep. They also serve as the perfect habitat and food sources for local pollinators: a big win for eco-conscious business and property owners.

Replace some of the lawn with xeriscaping. If you don’t know where to start, give us a call. Our landscape designers can help transform a labor-intensive landscape into a low-maintenance gem!

Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses are a chic way to add vertical interest to a landscape. They come in a huge selection of varieties, colors and sizes. They can serve as focal points, accents, or even as a softer version of a living wall, such as between a patio and the lawn.

Ground Cover

Ground cover helps prevent erosion and weeds. Replace some of the lawn by expanding plant beds using ground cover instead of mulch. You’ll still get the lovely green and lush look, but with the bonus of seasonal color as ground covers bloom, and far, far less maintenance than turf grasses.

Shrubs

Boxwoods are an amazing low-maintenance shrub that has so many wonderful attributes. Their rich evergreen foliage adds color to a winter landscape. They help a building blend into its surroundings. They serve as a wonderful backdrop for annuals and perennials. They take well to pruning, allowing for interesting shaping. And, they add a sense of seclusion when they’re planted around an outdoor living space.

Landscape Design

Good landscape design is the best way to reduce maintenance costs. Good design manages water flow, places plants in areas just right for their required growing conditions, and takes into consideration how people actually move through a space. The result is a user-friendly, practical, beautiful and safe landscape!