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An old, sprawling tree is a beautiful thing. Besides adding shade, mature trees do a world of good for properties. They absorb pollutants in the air and water and reduce soil erosion. They significantly increase curb appeal — a mature tree can be valued between $1,000 and $10,000 and can increase property value.

Dormant pruning is the process of performing routine maintenance pruning on trees and shrubs at a time when they are not actively growing.  Elevating low hanging branches, removing damaged or broken limbs, and creating space between structures and the landscaping can all be done during late Fall and Winter.   Routine pruning practices can be used, but plants can also withstand more dramatic pruning at this time of so it's also a good time to address shrubs that are growing into walks and paths or that are growing above windows creating a safety concern.

With every New Year comes the opportunity to start fresh, creating the mind space to put ideas and improvements into motion. Resolutions shouldn't be reserved strictly for the individual, it is easy to apply the same mindset to your career or commercial property. Make it a goal to accomplish these three things this year, and the overall image and outward appearance of your commercial property will surely benefit.

Holiday decor makes its appearance earlier and earlier each year.  Options can range from LED lights that "dance" to the latest holiday music to various shapes and sizes of inflatables to a multitude of colored artificial trees.  There are endless ways for commercial property owners and managers to celebrate the season and show their holiday spirit.  But as a landscaper, I can't help but gravitate back to more traditional options like live trees, fresh cut wreaths, swags, and greens, and Poinsettias.  After all, some of my best holiday memories are invoked by the smell of pine.  Many commercial properties also choose this style of decor, but how do you keep it fresh and beautiful up to and beyond the holidays?