There are many stark differences between small-scale landscapes and that of large-scale landscapes of commercial property. Generally speaking, everything is bigger. From the lawns to the number of materials, to the labor, there is just more to be done. Oftentimes, commercial property owners and managers alike fail to understand the difference. Not all landscaping companies […]
Color in your Landscape
As the fall approaches, and the cold begins to become a threat, property managers everywhere are looking for ways to keep their landscape looking good despite the change. There are many appealing options, from expansive hardscapes to a new irrigation system. The point being, there are countless ways to improve your landscape at all times […]
Sustainable Landscaping Tips and Tricks
One of the many benefits that can be seen as you work with a large commercial landscaper, is the ability to work towards objectives within your landscape. Whether this be a goal of low maintenance, or reduced costs, there are certain action items you can take on to ensure the success of these goals. In […]
Compliment Your Commercial Landscape With Color
Many individuals in charge of managing the landscaping for their respective commercial property, whether it be an office park, HOA, or apartment complex, make a similar mistake. The common misconception is that by simply engaging in routine maintenance, you are adequately maintaining your property. While this may seem true at first glance, routine maintenance is […]
Commercial Landscape Enhancements to Consider
The current real estate market is hot as ever. Keeping your tenants happy and your commercial property in the loop is a priority these days. Whether you are a University competing for students, or a local office park vying for local businesses to reside within your property, you must stay competitive. One great way to […]
Importance of Tree Health on your Commercial Property
Trees are a staple of your commercial property, and so important in creating privacy, safety, and maturity. Maintaining their health is important, from pruning, to removal should pests or disease take over, and result in decay. Mature trees can increase the value of your property, and they provide great symmetry and shape for your property. […]
When Does It Pay To Switch to a Smart Irrigation Controller?
As many of our clients know, we recently partnered with Weathermatic to introduce a smart irrigation system to new and existing clients. We advertise this system as saving you time, water and money. Utilizing a combination of active weather data, 24/7 monitoring, and remote access, we optimize the proper amount of water your commercial property […]
What Does Commercial Landscape Management Consist Of?
As a commercial landscaping company, we specialize in commercial landscape management. Oftentimes, people do not quite understand what this entails, as it is different from the general landscape maintenance you may see offered by less experienced, smaller, or newer landscaping companies. We deal with extremely large commercial properties, from university campuses, to large corporate office […]
4 Complaints of Commercial Landscapers
At Carruthers Landscaping we pride ourselves on our experience, having been around for 48 years. We are reliable, consistent, and value the satisfaction of our clients. Now, this is not to say we and our local competitors do not get our fair share of complaints. In the commercial landscaping industry, when jobs are complex, large, […]
5 Types of Properties We Serve at Carruthers
We are a commercial landscaping company, and specialize in providing long term maintenance services to a variety of commercial clients. Different types of properties are serviced differently, and oftentimes, we have to go through different processes. We wanted to give you an overview of each type of property, and the key points, and pieces of […]