10 Tips On Getting Your Commercial Grounds Prepped For Spring

Spring is right around the corner, and the harsh winter weather will soon be just a distant memory we won’t have to worry about for a while. But now that spring is on the way, you might be looking around at your commercial grounds and thinking they’ve been a bit neglected over the past few months. Grass could be long, weeds everywhere or tree branches plague your pathways.

You should be looking to get some of these issues fixed before springtime, so your commercial grounds look great for your own peace of mind, as well as to impress potential visitors and customers. GMCB Ltd are a professional team who can provide grounds maintenance to clients across Central Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, West Lothian, Falkirk, Stirling and Fife.

We have put together this guide with 10 tips on getting your commercial grounds prepped for Spring.



1.  Cut Your Grass

One of the simplest ways to improve the look of your commercial grounds is to get your grass cut back a bit. Over the colder months, grass cutting is usually neglected due to rain and other bad weather making it harder to find the right time to go out and cut it. This can lead it to grow too long or uneven in certain areas, leaving you with an unkept and overall untidy space

Commercial grass cutting can easily get your green space back to its former glory and is perfect for commercial properties that have a large area of grounds to maintain. As the weather warms up, your grass will begin to grow at a much more rapid rate, therefore keeping on top of it with regular grass cutting is the best way to keep it looking tidy all through the hot weather.

2.  Weed Killing

Another thing that might have cropped up over the colder weather that you now need to deal with is weeds. While some weeds are beneficial, most are just blights on your commercial grounds that you will want to be removed as soon as possible. Weeds can prevent other wildlife from growing, encroach through paths and overall act as an eyesore that you will want to get rid of.

While some weeds are easy to remove yourself, you’ll want to rely on professional services for some particularly stubborn ones. Weed killing from GMCB Ltd can treat even the most stubborn of weeds such as Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed. We offer tailored weed control programmes designed to combat your specific problems and stop weeds from coming back.

3.  Tree Surgery & Surveys

You want to ensure all aspects of the nature on your property are being well taken care of, which is why you might need some tree surgery or a survey undertaken to get your commercial grounds ready for spring. When working with trees, it is always recommended to work with a professional arborist, as they know exactly how to work with trees to get the results you desire.

This could be tree pruning, crown reductions or even tree felling and stump removal if necessary. All landowners must maintain the trees on their property and keep them in a good condition, so working with certified tree surgeons is the best way to do this. They can conduct surveys and identify any potential problems with your trees, then implement a solution that will keep your trees happy and healthy.

4.  Trim Hedges

Another easy step to get sorted out which will greatly improve your commercial grounds is to trim your hedges. Over the last few months, your hedges will have probably started to grow in an unruly or non-uniform way. Trimmed hedges are extremely aesthetically pleasing and act as a great way to get the individual branches growing at a more uniform rate.

If you’re looking to add some flair to your property, you could even get your hedges trimmed into specific patterns or shapes!

5.  Arrange Regular Maintenance

As we enter the spring and summer months, nature begins to thrive a lot more than it does in the winter. This means that things will start to grow at a much faster rate. Leaving things a few weeks could result in the same kind of growth that might have taken months over the winter period.

Because of this, it is good to arrange regular maintenance for these months, so you aren’t suddenly left with unruly grounds that you need to panic arrange emergency maintenance for.

6.  Gritting On Standby

Just because we are entering the spring months does not mean we are completely out of the woods when it comes to snow and ice. In classic British style, the weather can switch from one day to the next, and you don’t want your commercial property to be caught unawares by a sudden drop in temperature or snowstorm which makes it inaccessible.

Preventative gritting services are great for these situations, prearranging gritting to come out and help you if the temperature drops below a certain point or snow is predicted. GMCB Ltd offers gritting solutions for both preventative and reactive gritting, using MET Office forecasting to predict when it is needed.

7.  Land Clearance

One thing you might want to do to get your grounds prepped for summer is to clear out some unnecessary things you no longer want. This could be unwanted vegetation, brambles, hedges or anything else you don’t want. Afterwards, you can use this space to grow new things or do whatever you see fit.

Land clearance from GMCB Ltd can be incredibly helpful to your commercial property, with a range of services including mulching, gorse clearance, shrub removal or general site clearance.

8.  Planting

Before spring is the perfect time to plant new things in your space, so by the time summer comes along you’ll have lovely blooming plants thriving on your grounds. This could be flowers, fruits, vegetables or anything you’d like!

Bring some new colours to your space. It can help to impress visitors and attract customers!

9.  Path Maintenance

You want people to be able to get around your grounds easily and safely, which is why you should take time to maintain your paths before spring hits. If you have a muddy or grassy path, you might want to clear it of any obstructions that have gathered in recent months, such as weeds or fallen leaves. If your path is stone or another material, you might want to get any chips sanded away, or maybe use a power washer to clean the stone and return it to its former glory.

Leading on from this, consider using a power washer on many elements of your property. They are a great way to improve the appearance of grounds, decking, tarmac and patios, able to easily wash away dirt, moss, algae and any other debris that has accumulated.

10. Watering Routine

Finally, our tenth tip is to get a watering routine sorted out, especially if you have a lot of ground to cover. While natural rainfall can help out in the spring and summer, there can also be long periods of time where no rain will fall, leading to the ground and plants drying up and potentially dying.

So you should try and work out a regular watering schedule for your grounds, paying attention to what plants will require more water, and which can go a bit longer without water.

Reliable Grounds Maintenance From GMCB Ltd

If you’re looking to get your commercial grounds prepped for spring and are located in Central Scotland, get in touch with the reliable team at GMCB Ltd. We are a family run business that specialises in providing ground maintenance and landscaping to clients throughout Central Scotland.

This includes weed killing, grass cutting, tree surgery, land clearing services and even gritting and snow clearance if needed. We offer year-round services so you can rely on us all year to keep your grounds looking amazing.

We use only the best equipment, so can offer specialist services to suit your exact needs, such as slope mowing and commercial pressure washing. If you’d like a free quote for the services you are interested in, give us a call today at 01506 332079.