Whether you're a major corporation or small business, commercial landscapes can be difficult to manage cost-effectively. This can be particularly true if your business is in an area with water restrictions and/or higher utility costs. Here are some steps to take to reduce your water usage and allow your commercial landscape to thrive this spring.

Find Less Thirsty Plants

For a beautiful and functional commercial landscape, you need to properly water your plants, shrubs, bushes, and trees. One of the most effective ways to reduce the water demands placed on your commercial landscaping is by choosing foliage with less of an appetite for water.

Go Native

The plants native to your region have evolved to subsist on the moisture naturally present in the environment. Not only are these plants more likely to survive and thrive with less watering, but they are also more likely to withstand droughts and other harsh weather events.

Go Minimal 

Another option for reducing your water usage is to reduce the number of plants in your commercial landscape. This might mean converting sections of grass into gravel and/or removing shrubs in favor of a few trees. Commercial landscaping professionals can help you minimize the plants in your landscape to create a clean and tidy aesthetic.

Go With Mulch 

Not only does mulch help to retain moisture in the soil, but it also doesn't need to be watered. When choosing a mulch, look for a material that allows moisture to percolate, while also being dense enough to withstand the winds in your area. Adding mulch can suppress weeds, which compete with your plants for water.

Water Wise

To reduce water usage, it can help to start by looking at how you water your commercial landscape.

Go With the Drip 

Drip irrigation systems deliver water directly to the roots of plants, which is much more efficient than watering the entire area with a sprinkler system. Work with your commercial landscape to distribute your drip system appropriately.

Go With the Sensor 

Soil moisture sensors can help you monitor the moisture levels in your soil, which can help you determine when your plants need to be watered. This can help you avoid over-watering.

Go Harvest 

Your commercial landscaping contractor can install a rainwater harvesting system or use gray water to water your plants. This can help you reuse water that would otherwise be wasted, and it can also reduce your reliance on municipal water sources.

Reducing the water usage in your commercial landscape can reduce your overhead and help you make a contribution to fighting water scarcity in your community.

Contact a local commercial landscaping service to learn more.