Neatly mowed grass. Lush, colorful plantings. Well-maintained recreational areas. Part of the appeal of living in a multi-family community in Ohio — whether you’re in Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati — is having someone take care of your outdoor spaces.
Apartment, condominium, and homeowners’ association residents expect their property managers to deliver superior landscape maintenance services, resulting in beautiful landscaping, reliable snow and ice management services, and safety and security year-round.
With those high expectations come many responsibilities. There’s much to do on Ohio’s multi-family properties to keep values up, residents satisfied, leases renewed, and mitigate costly expenses that occur when regular landscape maintenance and snow and ice removal aren’t occurring.
That’s where a trusted commercial landscape maintenance provider comes into play. Schill Grounds Management partners with property managers to customize multi-family commercial landscape maintenance programs to meet your expectations and residents’ demands.
It’s no easy task. But we have a staff of experts and more than three decades of experience managing multi-family properties in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Here’s what we learned are the top five landscape maintenance factors that add value — and keep residents happy — at multi-family properties.
1. Going Green: Sustainable Landscaping
Your property’s residents want to know that the grounds are green, and we’re not just talking about the vibrant color of the lawn. Sustainability is an important factor for consumers today, and that includes those who rent apartments, own condominiums, and belong to HOAs in Ohio. Many want to know that the grounds where they live are being cared for in a mindful way — that maintenance involves using minimal chemicals and the property’s environmental footprint is minimal.
Schill delivers sustainable commercial landscaping in several ways:
- A hybrid turf care program that’s 90% organic and relies on integrated pest management
- A fleet of propane-powered mowers, which take advantage of renewable fuel
- Sustainable snow and ice removal practices, including liquid deicer
In short, we’re committed to sustainability and we partner with our multi-family property clients to help them achieve their goal of maintaining healthier environments for those who live and play there.
2. Mind the Details: Appearances Matter
Details matter. When residents pull into their driveways, what do they see? Grass clippings strewn on walkways? Weeds encroaching on plantings in the beds? Debris along the way that could cause a safety hazard? Believe us, the people who live in your apartment and condominium communities, and those who are considering moving there, notice whether the property is neat, clean, and safe or in disarray. They want their homes to shine and offer a positive first impression. (Who doesn’t?)
At Schill, we understand that the “little things” are “big things,” and we’re your partner in ensuring a multi-family property that’s not only tidy but safe. We mind the details for our clients thanks to our C.A.R.E. commitment.
C.A.R.E., which stands for Consistency, Accessibility, Reliability, and Expertise, is our program for ensuring the commercial and multi-family properties we maintain throughout Ohio meet our clients’ expectations.
3. Clear the Way: Safety First
Is there debris on walkways and driveways? Is snow piled up in front of parking spots or blocking front doors? Are walking spaces completely covered by wet leaves? Residents know that clear spaces are safe spaces. We’re here to help property managers keep their residents safe and reduce liability.
In Ohio, this is a year-round job. Show your residents that safety is important by keeping walkways and driveways free of snow, ice, leaves, and debris that spoil their appearance and create safety hazards. Make it easy for people to drive into the parking lot, walk to their front doors, and enter their homes. Residents expect to have safe access to the spaces on your property. Make it safe and convenient for them to enjoy their outdoors.
The commercial maintenance firm you hire to perform snow and ice management, landscaping, and fall and spring cleanup should value accessibility, safety, and appearance as much as you do. You can rest assured that’s the case with Schill. Our trained, proactive landscape professionals are committed to safety and client satisfaction — which is why they're regularly on-site at your property, monitoring your needs and frequently communicating updates.
4. Get Personal: Weekly Visits
We appreciate knowing the names of the people who help maintain our properties, and that includes the professionals who care for the landscape, clear the snow on the coldest winter days, and make sure that the grounds are clean and attractive. Don’t you like knowing who delivers your mail by name? Doesn’t it feel great when the maintenance personnel greet you and ask what they can do to help? Landscape maintenance is no different.
At Schill, we believe that the professionals who care for your grounds should become part of your property’s landscape. That’s why we make weekly C.A.R.E. visits to maintain the integrity and beauty of the landscape. We build relationships with the people who live on your property and those who manage it. We attend HOA meetings and educate residents about how our services increase the value of the property and create healthy communities.
We’re there to answer questions and share the enjoyment of the beautiful landscape. We love what we do and we bring that passion to the people who live in the communities we service. If you need anything, simply get in touch.
5. Count on Schill: Commercial Landscaping Experts
For three decades, multi-family communities in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio, have trusted Schill Grounds Management to create and maintain beautiful, safe outdoor environments for their residents.
For your convenience, our comprehensive commercial landscaping approach covers all the bases:·
- Mowing
- Bed care and mulching
- Tree and shrub planting and pruning
- Spring and fall cleanups
- Irrigation maintenance
- Snow plowing and hauling
- Sidewalk clearing and de-icing
- Pre- and post-storm communications
- Commercial landscape design and installation
- Color care
- Pond maintenance
Let’s talk about how you can improve the value of your multi-family property by investing in sustainable, full-service landscape maintenance by Schill. Give us a call at (440) 345-8210 — or fill out our simple contact form and we’ll be in touch!
