Make Your Entryway Pop With Color

We have written many times on this blog about the importance of curb appeal for commercial properties. Oftentimes the most you get out of a passerby is a quick glance at the landscape before they drive on by. At this moment it is critical that the presentation they see is pristine and eye-catching. While your lawn might be the first impression of the landscape, for many commercial properties it is the actual entrance that makes a difference. This is where you will have signage and lighting, highlighting the name of your business or property. Adding to this area is a must because this is where you will really grab somebody’s attention. In this blog, we are going to recommend some ideas to make your entryway pop with color by adding colorful plant material and the benefits of doing so.

Perennial Flowers for Year-Round Color

Before we get to the more exciting ways to add color, you need to ensure that there is foundational greenery present all year long. Perennial flowers bloom for just one season out of the year but go through an entire life cycle at that same time. They will last for years on end, especially if you choose native material that requires little resource use to maintain. These flowers should be primary colors or colors that will always align with the theme of the property. That way if all else fails, your perennial flowers will have your back.

Annual Flower Rotation for Seasonal Color

The entrance game is all about percentages. Every extra head you can turn towards your property is a potential customer with some potential lifetime value to your business. This means that maximizing the attractiveness of this area is important even if it just grabs the attention of a few more people per day. Annual flowers are the perfect way to do this, as they are seasonal flowers that die after just one bloom. This makes them easily replaced, but also easily selected for the season. For the spring you can use bright colors like yellow and pink, transitioning to a deep purple or orange for the fall. This entire process of rotation actually makes the soil in that area even healthier as the biodiversity of the organic matter increases with every plant installation.

 

Backdrop with Small Trees and Shrubs

Flowers are not the only plant material that can add a pop of color to your entryway. Another way to add color and privacy is with a backdrop of small trees or shrubs. These can add to the uniformity of this area, and the sense of luxury. You can also choose a type of shrub that flowers with a beautiful bloom. If they are thick and green they will provide a sharp contrast to the lettering on your signage, which will grab attention and eyeballs. Combine all three of these entryway recommendations to maximize the benefits of a well-landscaped entrance to your property.

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