The last thing any property manager wants to hear is that something they need isn't in the budget. There are several components that go into your yearly costs, and it can be easy to let some things fall between the cracks if you’re not careful.
The last thing any property manager wants to hear is that something they need isn't in the budget. There are several components that go into your yearly costs, and it can be easy to let some things fall between the cracks if you’re not careful.
Every commercial property is subject to inclement weather which calls for a careful response plan. Through the years we have experienced events when mother nature caused perilous challenges during the snow and ice season.
Your commercial property is extremely visible during the daylight hours. Signage is easy to read. Turf glimmers with fresh morning dew. Plants are healthy and green with touches of fall blooms. In the sunlight, your property shines.
However, you might have noticed those daylight hours do not stay for long. As evening approaches visibility isn't as clear, and visitors are left scrambling to their cars or designated areas.
So, how can additional hours of light help your Atlanta commercial property? For starters, it adds an extra security feature. This reassures employees and tenants that building owners and managers are thinking about their well-being.
While fall may feel like the end of the growing season, it’s actually the perfect time to plan improvements and maintenance tasks for your Atlanta commercial property. This is the season of rejuvenation to your landscape to give it an extra pop for the upcoming months.
As we close the curtains on summer we begin to prepare for our more cooler seasons.
On April 22nd of each year landscape professionals across the country set out to volunteer their time and skills to reinvigorate a well deserved green space. The day of service unites the landscape industry by giving back to our nation’s backyards, parks and green spaces in honor of earth day.
This year approximately 50 HighGrove employees and volunteers conducted four landscape projects for The Chanan Foundation in Hiram, Georgia.
We were able to install permanent foundation planting at the facility's entrance in order to add a more welcoming feeling. Our team also completed an enhancement of mulch on the property along with mowing, weed-eating and thinning of pear trees. To dress up the space, our in-house design team chose colorful and textured plant varieties including crape myrtles, camellias, hollies and abelias.
Once the project was completed faculty and friends from the foundation had a chance to view the final product and learn the basics on maintaining their new landscape.
It was great to have HighGrove’s senior leadership, middle management, client relationship managers, and accounting and office personnel dedicate their day to help transform this property into a more fun and efficient space.
CREATING A FRESH START TO YOUR NEW YEAR
HighHopes is a program established by HighGrove where employees make tax deductible donations through payroll deduction to support local community service initiatives.
Winter can be a drag for some, but for HighGrove it's an opportunity for creativity with a pop of color. With the change of seasons comes a fresh batch of hues to dress up your commercial landscape. Sure, winter temperatures will reduce your choices for bold landscape color, but the important thing to remember is you still have choices – and you might be surprised by how many. Here are a few that will surely make a statement to your commercial property.
We all know that safety is a top concern for many Atlanta commercial property managers. The need for employees, tenants and visitors to be secure while on their facility is crucial.
Unfortunately, if trees, shrubs, or sidewalks are left neglected they can create hazards on a commercial property, particularly when they are near roadways, pathways and entryways.
No matter how low or high the traffic is on your property, eventually you will experience some sort of pedestrian safety issues. These issues can result in serious liability matters, and liability can be an expensive word.
Let's do a quick walk through of your property to see if it is time to address liability concerns.
If you are observing any of these concerns then now is the time to address your issues with a landscape professional that can recommend proper steps for improving safety.
Have you ever stopped and really observed the front entrance and surroundings of your commercial property? If so, what are your initial thoughts? Is it appealing? Would it make you want to explore more? Is the landscape neat and well kept? First impressions are lasting impressions.
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