WINTER MAINTENANCE WINTER WONDER-PLANS When the clocks go back on October 30th we will know winter is here. What we
all need to be sure of is that winter doesn't bring us any headaches; the premises still need to function smoothly.
You'll be surprised at the number of winter tasks that can be left to your landscaper so that everything is covered. There are several things to consider; first on the list is your exterior space. If you have green areas, then now is the time to plant bulbs for the spring.
Nothing can be more welcoming than a swathe of daffodils on the banks outside your building or beds of crocus followed by brightly coloured tulips. If you don't have space for beds, they can be planted under trees and left to naturalise or in pots to grace your entrance.
Spring bulbs need planting over the next couple of months to be sure of a colourful spring. In general, they like sunshine and good draining soil. The rule of thumb is that bulbs are planted at a measurement of three times the depth of the bulb.
Autumn is also the best time for shrub planting "As far as possible, all deciduous plants should be planted after the leaves have changed colour, but just before they fall," wrote W. J. Bean in 1914 in the first edition of his monumental book, Trees and Shrubs Hardy In The British Isles. So it’s time to get plants in the ground if you want them looking their best. By installing shrubs in Autumn when the ground has plenty of retained moisture, so the stresses of being replanted are greatly reduced.
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Between now and December, consider refurbishing or replacing lawns that are past their best, irrigating newly laid lawns is costly in summer and isn’t efficient, as up to 50% of the water applied can evaporate. Many lawns are used as pedestrian cut-throughs resulting in unsightly worn compacted ground, which in winter can become a mud bath. To make your space more practical consider installing a pathway this will also ensure much safer access during winter months.
Pruning in the dormant season is beneficial to many plants as it will provide extra energy for the remaining branches it is also a useful time to prune as when plants are minus their leaves it is far easier to see the overall structure of the branches without having leaves in the way. Deciduous shrubs benefit from winter pruning as carrying this out ensures a faster regrowth in spring.
There is nothing worse in the cold weathers to come than dangerous areas surrounding your building. We
are talking about icy patches in your car parks and general paths. You need to be sure that these are kept ice-free so that employees and visitors are safe both when driving and when walking to your building. This is essential health and safety, car park clearing and general gritting are two sources that a
landscaping company can offer.
Christmas in business and commercial buildings comes early. Taking the headache out of organising decorations that work for your building is another area that can be covered. Whether your building is single or multi-occupancy, having an interior landscaping company organising Christmas for you is a real bonus.
Once the theme is agreed, they will arrange an instant Christmas at a time to suit you. This can range from a fully-decorated Christmas tree in the foyer to decorations throughout the building. Of course it can also mean Christmas trees, lights and wreaths outside.
Perhaps the best part is the dissembling of Christmas after the big day. So when everyone is fed up with Christmas cheer and bulging with too many Christmas treats, they slip in and take away all the evidence of Christmas. Everything is back to normal for the new working year.
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