The landscape you choose for your commercial property sends a message to visitors. It can communicate that your business is soothing, modern or sustainable. The right landscaping can also create a comfortable environment where guests want to stay and enjoy the view.

DabneyCollins landscape design is more than just making the place look nice. Landscaping must also be functional. Walkways must convey people from one area to another and provide access to trash cans or other necessities. It’s important that the landscape work with the architecture of the building to soften harsh lines or angles, and to add interest to a flat and boring exterior space.

Your commercial landscape design should also work within the climate of your region, taking into account seasonal changes in weather and the conditions of each area. For instance, your landscape designer might recommend using native plants that are adapted to your region’s soil and moisture conditions.

Exploring Commercial Landscape Design: Trends and Techniques

Sweeney loves to use interesting layered looks that include shorter ground covers or low perennials for the foreground, taller shrubs and grasses in the middle, and trees in the background. He also uses the latest plant varieties with disease resistance, such as Beacon impatiens and FlameThrower coleus. He frequently attends workshops and industry conferences to learn about new plant options and meet growers. He says he gets “a lot of inspiration for future projects from seeing all the possibilities that are available.” He believes that the best commercial landscape design is one that’s unique and that works well with the architecture of the building and its surroundings.