While it may not seem important, the exterior of your business has an impact on its success. Customers are drawn to buildings and storefronts that are eye-catching and well-maintained, as they associate these qualities with professionalism and trustworthiness. As you consider updating your landscape design, consider a few reasons why mulch is essential in the process.

3 Reasons to Use Mulch in Commercial Landscape Design

1. Weed Control

Weeds can make flower beds and yards look overgrown and uncared for. Chemical herbicides are dangerous to the health of your grass and animals, and hiring someone to pull weeds regularly is time-consuming and expensive. Mulch is an effective alternative, as applying mulch around the base of trees and plants will prevent sun and water from reaching the weeds and will prevent their growth.

2. Aesthetic Appearance

Mulch can be used to fix cosmetic issues in landscape design, such as filling holes in your garden and covering up roots and broken branches around trees. Depending on how you want your exterior to look, you can use different types of mulch like wood chips, organic mulch, and compost. Most are dark in color and provide a nice contrast with green grass and other colorful plants.

3. Erosion Prevention

Soil erosion occurs when the elements, such as wind, air, and rain, move the topsoil off your property, leading to an uneven or unkempt landscape. Mulch is heavier than topsoil, and by applying a layer of mulch around the base of trees and plants, it can help to prevent soil erosion. If your landscape doesn’t erode, then you are going to have to spend less time and money maintaining the exterior of your business. Consider mulch that is heavier, like wood chips and mulch mixed with small stones, if you live in an area that experiences heavy rainfall.

 

When you’re ready to add mulch to the front lawn of your business, turn to the team at Lawn Innovations in Dayton, OH. For over 14 years, this locally-owned and -operated business has specialized in quality landscaping design and maintenance services for residential and commercial customers throughout the South Dayton area. From hardscape design to lawn maintenance, you can count on their experts for dedicated results and customer service. Give them a call today at (937) 626-0406 to schedule an appointment with one of their representatives or visit the website to learn more about their list of landscape design services.