Enhance Your Commercial Landscape Appearance With Mulch

The choices that a commercial property manager must make when it comes to their landscape are often complex and confusing. There is no obvious answer, and the benefits of either decision can weigh on the mind. Putting those funds towards a brand new patio, or investing in a new irrigation system. This is just one example, but you get the point. It is not often that you come across a no-brainer in the world of landscaping. However, one of those decisions is mulch. It is the most popular and universal landscaping material for a reason, offering a multitude of benefits to any property. In this blog, we will break down how you can enhance your commercial landscape appearance with mulch.

Mulch: Material and Types

Although we assume everyone has a general idea of what mulch is, we thought we would offer up some specifics. As a word, mulch refers to anything used to cover up plant beds, or root systems. There are both organic and inorganic varieties of mulch, with the former more recognizable and common. These are materials such as bark, pine straw, and wood chips. They offer the added benefit of decomposing into valuable nutrients over time. Inorganic options like rock or rubber mulch do not offer this benefit but are more durable. Both of these types can be beneficial, depending on the particular theme of your property.

Benefits of Mulch for Plant Material

First and foremost, mulch offers a ton of aesthetic benefits. It makes your plant beds and tree circles look uniform and structured. This is especially true when mulch is combined with tailored edging. On top of that, mulch provides a ton of health benefits to your plant’s material, soil, and root systems. Firstly, it insulates the soil from extreme temperatures. When it is extremely cold, mulch helps keep heat in the soil. During the summer mulch helps soil retain moisture. It also keeps weeds out of the soil and prevents that same soil from eroding. Also as we mentioned earlier, organic mulch does a great job of leaving nutrients for plant material to utilize over time. It is also largely inexpensive, which contributes to its universal use.

Mulching Locations for Commercial Properties

Because this blog is aimed at the uses of mulch for commercial properties, there are a couple of different locations it should be added. First and foremost plant beds should all be mulched. Whether it is populated with flowers or shrubs, mulch should be used to protect it. Another area mulch should be used is at the base of trees. Just like with flowers and shrubs, an edged circle mulched at the base of a tree can create uniformity and health benefits for the tree. 

Our work has always been a reflection of our clients, both commercial and industrial. Like you, we take pride in your property and our TOP PRIORITY is to provide the most reliable resources, knowledge, and service to achieve and retain a superior and sustainable landscape. Give us a call at (708) 946-6121 or email us at [email protected] today to enhance your commercial landscape appearance with mulch.