At the height of this COVID-19 pandemic, many industries went on lockdown and some are on the brink of collapse. Good thing that most industries and the economy are now starting to recover, and the unemployment rate also started declining. More and more people have adapted to the new normal and increased their spending to pursue a new hobby, venture into a new business, or renovate their homes or office buildings. One of which is commercial landscape construction that not only enhances the exterior of your office building but also gives your workers the much-needed oxygen boost.

Those long months of working from home may have taken their toll on some workers who are used to working in the office and meeting their team face to face. You want to convey the right message to your workers and potential clients using your landscape design when they transition back to office work. 

With everything slowly getting back to normal, competition is also slowly building up when it comes to commercial landscaping. While it's a challenging task, this is a good opportunity to learn a few tips on how you can find commercial landscape maintenance services that you can rely on.

Word travels fast, and if you ask your family members, friends, colleagues, or neighbours, chances are, they can recommend a landscaper they have worked with before and give you their feedback from a first-hand experience. Better talk to professionals in commercial grounds maintenance especially if you have a bigger space outside. Is your exterior space big enough to add a garden for your workers and potential clients to enjoy? Don't hesitate to seek the help of experts to speed up the process without compromising the quality. 

While doing your search, you may come across plenty of contractors out there offering their services. However, it's unwise to fall for the first landscape commercial contractor you find, especially online. 

Make sure to make a list of potential candidates, visit them in their offices, and do more research. Check out their website and read reviews from their past clients. Better yet, ask for a portfolio of their past work and see if you can talk to their previous clients. See to it that they are qualified to be contractors and have the track record to prove their claim. 

In this time and age, experience is very crucial. You don't just hire someone with no experience in commercial landscape construction. As much as possible, find a contractor who is knowledgeable and straightforward. It would be best if they are recommended by family or friends, but it wouldn't hurt to try a landscaping company that meets your qualifications. 

It's a bit risky to keep going out at this point, so it's best if you ask the contractor for any photos they have of their previous landscaping job. If they have a video, it would even be top-notch proof that they've got nothing to hide when it comes to the quality of their work. You can get an idea about their passion and attention to detail. For your commercial landscape construction project, ask for a mock-up design to give you an idea of how your landscape will look once they complete the task. 

A contractor who can't provide you with images or videos as proof of their expertise is not worth your time and money. Find a contractor that is not only proud of their work but is also open to feedback and reviews from past clients. 

After scouring through several landscape design companies on your list, it's time to make a choice. Of all the potential candidates, which one offers better services, has maintained a good track record, and stayed true to their vision. 

Cost is another thing you should consider, on top of their licence and credentials. Find out if they also offer other services, like commercial mowing.

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