Commercial and industrial properties require proper landscaping to enhance the general aesthetic appeal. This type of improvement will create a positive environment for customers and attract new clients to your business. Moreover, if you have spare rental space in the building, the landscaping project will reduce the vacancies and increase your revenue. There are diverse natural and artificial features which you can modify to advance the commercial landscape.

Some will exert demand on your water resources and this will contribute to higher water charges and poor sustainability. Here are some ways to reduce water consumption by your landscaping features:

Recycling Water in Features

Water features such as waterfalls and fountains create unique visual impact particularly in dry areas. These will create a landscape which is refreshing and relaxing for your clients and visitors. However, the rate of water consumption after installation can be high. It is important to request for measures to reduce water wastage from your landscaper. One of the best ways to curb the water usage rate is installing landscape water features with recycling systems. These are designed to lower demand by reusing the same water over and over without compromising the appeal.

Organize the Flora

Plants have varying water demands and poor landscaping choices can lead to high long-term expenses. There are different ways in which you can minimize the cumulative water usage through careful planning prior to the start of the landscaping project. Choose to plant native plants and drought-resistant plants in your property. The indigenous plants can survive without the extensive need for artificial watering and drought-resistant ones can survive with minimal water supply.

You can ask your commercial landscaper to help you choose the right plants. In addition, you should request for landscape zoning of the plants which groups together plants with similar water requirements for watering efficiency.

Upgrade the Sprinklers

You should install an automatic sprinkling system to enhance the effectiveness of the watering practices. These products have programmable timers so they can be preset to water the plants early in the morning to avoid evaporation. Additionally, choose a sprinkler with a rain sensor which will turn off the system when it rains. Also, there are watering systems that can reclaim and reuse grey-water from the commercial building for the landscape.

Use Artificial Turf

Synthetic turf is an ideal alternative to the conventional groundcover so consider utilizing the material in your commercial landscaping design. This will eliminate the watering and maintenance tasks without resulting in lower aesthetic appeal.