Meanwhile, larger projects require budgeting and planning foresight. Does the entryway need spruced up with new plantings, or do you hope to build an outdoor gathering space on your site — maybe replace an old tennis court with a green space or even a dog park — next year?
It’s never too soon to start talking with your professional landscape firm about the extra maintenance tasks (aeration, seasonal color and more) you plan to add to your standard service agreement — and the larger projects you have allowed for in next year's budget.
While you might have nailed your grounds maintenance/landscaping budget, there’s still time to talk about line items that fall within that budget to make sure you get the best results for your spend next year.
Talk to a Client Care Specialist about your property needs in the coming year. Our team can share ideas because they’re walking your properties on a regular basis, and they are constantly evaluating the landscaping with an eye on potential improvements.
Here’s why planning landscaping activities for 2015 now can help you make the most of your budget and time.
Is this the year to invest more in mulching? Do the shrubs need a hard, dormant pruning so they can come up strong in spring? Talk to your landscape firm about it now, because mulch can be applied during cold months before “spring” technically begins.
In fact, there is a lot a landscape contractor like Schill Grounds Management can tackle on your landscaping punch list during winter:
dormant pruning
mulching
total landscape redesigns, including installing native grasses that require less watering
Our crews can begin projects before the spring rush so you don’t have to wait for service during the logjam months.
From a scheduling standpoint, you’ll come out ahead by scheduling these bi-annual activities with Schill in the off-season.
Our crews and dedicated Client Care Specialists are the eyes and ears on your property. They become familiar with every nook and cranny. They identify problem spots: Maybe there’s a weak area of the lawn that gets a lot of foot traffic and needs attention. Or, they notice that a plant is not thriving like the rest. We troubleshoot issues with landscape lighting, irrigation systems, drainage and more.
And we’re always keeping safety top of mind, asking: Are there elements of the landscape that should be improved to make the property a healthier, safer place for people?
Now is the time to sit down with your Client Care Specialist, share your budget and talk about areas of the property that should get special attention in 2015. Planning now can ensure that these important items are scheduled.
Schill Grounds Management can even begin these projects during the winter, as long as there isn’t snow cover.
While the “green” season is winding down, at Schill we’re in full-gear keeping clients’ properties clear during winter — and planning for spring services.
Now is a great time to sit down with your Client Care Specialists and talk about your property needs and how additional services can fit into next year’s budget. We love to schedule these services as early as possible so you don’t have to wait in spring!
Let’s talk more. Call us any time at 440-327-3030, or fill out our simple contact form and we’ll get in touch with you.