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Northeast Ohio residents are all too familiar with the headaches that come with winter — whether it’s snow-covered driveways and walkways or patches of ice that accumulate. For owners and managers of commercial buildings, these typical winter woes are exacerbated.
An HOA deals with many layers of community life. From property maintenance to party planning, an HOA council assigns teams so homeowners never have to worry about these aspects of property management. HOA landscaping is part of this list.
The local lawns and park areas define the atmosphere of an HOA community. Landscaping influences the land’s health and it influences how residents and visitors alike feel when on the grounds. This is why landscaping and grounds maintenance are valued HOA concerns.
Safety is paramount in any healthcare environment, from the dynamics inside to the conditions of the landscape. In terms of the latter concern, the winter in Northeast Ohio naturally invites more hazards for healthcare facilities. As snow and ice accumulate on parking lots, sidewalks and walkways, healthcare facilities become increasingly difficult for patients to access and also increase the potential for slips and falls (and subsequent injuries) on-site.
For those who oversee healthcare facilities management, here are a few helpful tips on how to keep your practice or hospital safe come wintertime.
When tenants leave a commercial space, filling these vacancies can become a costly endeavor for property owners. Aside from profit loss they endure between tenants (on average, vacancies last 40 days), there’s a slew of other expenses to consider:
With these costs in mind, it’s easy to see why high tenant retention rates are a critical metric of success for commercial property owners. Steady cash flow and fewer administrative and repair costs translate into higher profit margins for commercial properties — and in turn a more sustainable business model.
That leads us to the focus of this blog post. Based on the value that high tenant retention rates bring to the table, we wanted to share some tenant retention ideas for property owners to utilize.
The practice of dormant pruning is just what the name implies: it’s the pruning of deciduous trees and shrubs while they are still dormant in the winter. While winter pruning is recognized as one of the most effective ways to trim your trees and shrubs and keep them healthy year-round, we’ve put together a dormant pruning guide so you can get the job done right and see the best results.
It was just a few weeks ago that we answered the question of why yes, you do need to winterize your sprinkler system. Now we want to turn our attention to another important question we hear from homeowners: When should I winterize my sprinkler system?
As is the case with other lawn and landscape maintenance, timing is important when it comes to winterizing irrigation systems. We’re here to help steer you down the right path.
1. Rake leaves.
2. Prune trees and shrubs.
3. Clean gutters.
Two homeowners can have the same to-do list for a landscaping fall cleanup, what often looks like the example above. But depending on the techniques that are used, each can experience vastly different results — from the time and effort required to the overall effectiveness.
With the help of these tips, you’ll experience fewer frustrations and unveil a green lawn come spring.
When part of a landscape is not properly winterized, the trickle effects can be significant. Consider gutters as an example. If leaves and debris aren’t cleared out of gutters before winter hits, they can freeze — and once the ice melts, restricted water can seep through your roof. All the while, the weight of the debris itself can cause gutters to sag, also leading to costly repairs.
In this sense, winterizing your gutters can be viewed as critical to preserving your investment. A similar sentiment rings true in the case of winterizing your sprinkler system.
Piles of leaves on your lawn in the fall may be a pretty sight, with its blend of red, yellow and orange colors. Yet, this accumulation of leaves can have some unfortunate side effects — specifically when it comes to the look and health of your lawn.
Before you forgo raking this fall season, consider what can go wrong when leaves aren’t raked...
Whereas concrete patios easily absorb stains that can be difficult to get out — even after scrubbing the surface with chemicals or power washing with high pressure — patio pavers are much easier to clean.
Here’s a helpful step-by-step guide on how to get rid of common stains and keep your paver patio looking good as new year-round.