The Level Green Landscaping Blog

Expert Industry Advice and Property Enhancement Suggestions.

Landscaping might not be the first thing customers think of when they head to a retail destination, but it’s the first thing they see.

Great retail landscaping sets the mood, makes a first impression, and, if you’re doing it right, makes customers stick around for a while — which means they’re shopping more and dining more. 

Vibrant, innovative landscape enhancements make your retail site more beautiful, welcoming and comfortable.

And more shoppable.

Is your commercial property landscaping fresh and modern, with innovative gathering spots and graceful ornamental grasses? 

Or is it still sporting sad over-pruned junipers way past their prime?

Maybe you haven’t really noticed. But your customers and tenants do. 

Good commercial landscape design doesn't stay the same — it changes, with trends, technology and evolving customer tastes.

Is your commercial property soggy? Damp? Mildewy?

None of this is good.

Drainage isn’t the most exciting aspect of your commercial property, but it should be high on your list of Important Stuff to Do.

Have you counted the trees on your commercial property lately? Do you have 10? 25? 100? 

If you started counting at lunch and now the sun’s going down, you can really use some tree care budgeting tips.

Imagine you’re pulling up in front of the hotel where you’re about to stay for a few days. It could be any high-end hotel, but let’s just say for fun that it’s yours. 

You park the car, unload your suitcase, and grab your party size bag of cheese puffs (no judging here— you’re on vacation!)

Look around. What do you notice? Could your landscaping’s important first impression use a boost?

It’s not always easy for HOA board members to agree, but can we all agree HOA landscaping budget management can be challenging?

If you’ve been showing up to work wearing hip waders, maybe you already realize you have a drainage problem on your commercial property.

Poor green roofs. They’re up there working hard to save energy, keep the city cool, soak up rainwater — and everybody forgets about them.

Nothing says spring like flowers. They’re a bright, cheerful breath of fresh air after the often gray gloom of winter.

Colorful spring blooms are one of the best gifts a commercial property can give tenants, employees, visitors and shoppers. 

And it’s a gift that gives back. These bright, inviting hues of spring will lure clients and tenants to your property, eager for the cheer.

Seasonal flowers for commercial buildings are an instant curb appeal that make you stand out from your competitors and attract new tenants.

Here’s a look at the best spring flowers for commercial landscaping — and where to plant them.

Once winter roars in on your commercial property, are you getting any sleep?

Winter can keep a commercial property manager up at night. Howling winds. Ice pelting the windows. Visions of people slipping in the parking lot and breaking a leg.