Get practical commercial landscaping tips and insights from Heritage Landscape Services. Our blog covers seasonal landscape maintenance, turf and plant health, irrigation, property enhancements and other topics to help property managers and HOA boards make informed decisions throughout the year.
Fall can make it easier to see which parts of a commercial landscape need attention. By September, summer heat, humidity, traffic and changing moisture conditions have often exposed weak turf, irrigation problems, compacted soil, drainage issues and declining plant material. At the same time, cooler weather creates one of the most important recovery periods for cool-season turf across Northern…
Fall weeds can seem like a minor appearance problem, but on commercial properties, they often reveal something more important about the condition of the landscape. For property managers and HOA boards in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., September is a good time to look closely at where weeds are appearing and why. Cooler temperatures help tall…
Late summer can reveal problems that were harder to spot earlier in the year. Heat, humidity, heavy rain and periods of drought may leave commercial landscapes with thinning turf, stressed plants, irrigation issues and overgrown beds. For property managers and HOA boards in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., August is also an important planning month. Decisions…
By late summer, commercial turf across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. may look thin, brown or uneven. Several different problems can create similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. Drought stress, turf disease and irrigation issues can all cause discoloration. Treating the wrong problem may waste water or delay recovery. Before deciding what the lawn needs, start by looking at the pattern, timing and condition of…
