How your property looks matters. Creating beautiful and well-maintained commercial landscaping is vital to bringing in tenants and enhancing the value of your commercial property. That said, with budgetary considerations, HOA and commercial property managers must find a balance between cost-efficiency and high-quality landscape services. If you’re looking to maximize your commercial landscaping spend without sacrificing quality, then follow these tips to make high-quality, low-cost commercial landscaping a reality.
Tip 1: Request proposals and service plans from multiple providers
Start the process by requesting bids from multiple providers. This will ensure that you get a clear picture of what commercial landscaping costs, and help ensure that you are able to accurately understand what to expect as far as pricing and services. By exploring tailored service plans, you can uncover opportunities for cost savings by focusing on the specific needs of your property. Once you have several proposals at hand, you will be able to compare costs, labor, and other services to help you find the right balance between quality and cost. This will help you to make well-informed decisions that keep expenses in check without sacrificing the quality of your landscape maintenance.
Pro Tip: Collecting multiple landscaper bids ensures the best value, avoids hidden costs, and helps you find a service that fits your property’s needs and budget. Compare pricing, review the scope, and ask for references to decide wisely.
Tip 2: Perform an on-site property evaluation
Work with a commercial landscaping provider to map out the total landscaped area so that you can obtain a precise scope of work. This will help you to avoid overestimating or underestimating the services you will need to make your property beautiful. Many landscaping companies– including Terry’s Landscaping– have an Outdoor Asset Manager on staff who will do a complete walk through of the property and can collaborate with you to gain a full understanding of the site’s specific needs. This will reduce the risk of miscommunication and unnecessary expenses. By working proactively to ensure that these areas are managed appropriately without unexpected cost overruns, you will be able to stay in-budget and not compromise the aesthetics of your property. This step helps prioritize high-visibility areas, focusing resources on impactful spaces to create a polished appearance while avoiding unnecessary overspending.
Pro Tip: Conducting an on-site property evaluation helps identify soil, terrain, and site challenges while ensuring landscapers fully understand your vision with maps and scope details. This sets the stage for efficient, sustainable, and stunning results.
Tip 3: Request a comprehensive service plan strategy
By figuring out how often services are needed, you can make sure your property gets just the right amount of attention to stay looking great. A comprehensive service plan strategy will help to set expectations so that landscaping teams know exactly what to focus on without adding unnecessary (and expensive!) extras. Oftentimes, landscaping companies will give discounts for multi-year comprehensive contracts, giving you both stability and predictable pricing.
Pro Tip: Establish a service plan upfront with your landscaper. Factors like service frequency and landscape size significantly impact costs, so clear expectations help you budget effectively and avoid surprises.
Tip 4: Consider eco-friendly recommendations
A great method for saving on maintenance costs is to consider landscaping options that are attuned to your environment. Native, low-maintenance plants are a win-win—they thrive in your local environment and because of that, they need less upkeep, which saves you money on care, fertilizers, and pest control. Spend some time looking into which trees and shrubs won’t need frequent pruning, and which plants need less maintenance and water. An expert commercial landscape company can make this process even easier as they can help you select plants that fit the climate and soil while creating a budget-friendly, beautiful design.
Pro Tip: In Houston’s heat and drought, consult a landscaper on eco-friendly plants. A horticulture expert ensures resilient, climate-appropriate choices for sustainable beauty.
Tip 5: Conduct irrigation inspections
Irrigation is probably one of the most time-consuming and costly parts of maintaining beautiful landscaping. By adopting targeted water management strategies, you can reduce costs while keeping your landscape lush. Older irrigation systems often have hidden issues like leaks, inefficiencies, and outdated technology that waste water—and therefore money. Invest in regular inspections and timely updates to ensure every drop is used efficiently, helping your plants thrive without overburdening your budget. On top of that, an upgrade to new irrigation technology can pay for itself in lowered water bills and improved water distribution.
Pro Tip: Investing in smart irrigation technology pays off by optimizing water usage, timing, and detecting soil moisture. These systems ensure efficient, sustainable landscaping while reducing costs and conserving resources.
Tip 6: Maintain open and frequent collaboration
Communication is key when it comes to ensuring that your partnership with your landscape service provider respects your budget. It’s important that you work together to set clear, measurable landscape quality standards so that everyone involved understands the goals and expectations. Then, take the time to regularly inspect the property to ensure the work aligns with these standards and to catch any potential problems early. Regular check-ins, walk throughs, and feedback will help you to address issues early, adapt to changes, and fine-tune service maintenance plans over time.
Pro Tip: Monthly meetings with outdoor asset managers keep landscape updates, changes, and maintenance plans on track, ensuring proactive management and great results.
Tip 7: Select an expert provider with an excellent reputation
This probably goes without saying, but you get what you pay for when it comes to commercial landscaping. If you want high-quality landscaping, you must choose a trusted provider with well-trained crews and technicians, a reputation for quality, and a focus on open communication and tailored planning.
Pro Tip: Studies show that professional landscaping can increase property value by 15-20%. A reputable company will have the knowledge to ensure efficient use of resources, avoiding costly mistakes and enhancing curb appeal. Investing in professional services is a smart move for long-term savings and property improvement.
At Terry’s Landscape, we take pride in delivering exceptional service. As a family-owned business, we serve a wide range of commercial properties with skilled and trained crews and modern equipment, keeping your landscape stunning and cost-effective year-round. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can ensure that we will maximize your budget, and at the same time create a beautiful space for your commercial property. Visit terryslandscape.com