Construction on a planted site needs planning before machinery arrives, and the first hire should be a landscape management company. Existing trees are assets with real replacement value, and falling limbs damage equipment, buildings and the people around them.

We Landscape Design Pro Team recommend starting with an inventory of the flora on the property and a clear zone boundary. Test the soil and confirm whether irrigation or drainage needs attention, so the issues are addressed before, not after, the build begins.

Next, decide which trees and plantings will be protected and incorporated into the permanent landscape. Keep excavation away from root systems - digging too close is how healthy trees end up uprooted in the first strong wind - and plan deliveries carefully in the finishing phase. Especially with Italian kitchen installations, when heavy crates cross the site daily.

Once construction ends, we use what we learned about the site during the early phase to draw up an annual maintenance schedule that keeps a commercial property presentable through all four seasons. If you would like to learn more about what a landscaping partner can take off your plate, contact us on 888-279-6002.