Great Landscaping Services to Transform Your Business Grounds

First impressions count when it comes to business and you don’t want any potential clients to be put off before they’ve even walked through the door. Many business owners put a lot of time and thought into the interiors of their buildings, but your business grounds are just, if not more, important.

Well maintained business grounds ensure your premises look appealing to visitors, customers or clients and they could help to boost the overall value of your business too. There’s a wide range of landscaping services to choose from, so read on to find out more about how a landscaping company could transform your business grounds.

Commercial grounds maintenance

If you run a business, then you’ll know how much time and energy is spent keeping things running smoothly. Many business owners and staff simply don’t have the time to keep up with commercial grounds maintenance, so why not let the professionals do it for you?

Commercial grounds maintenance services cover everything you need to ensure your outdoor spaces are tidy, healthy and well looked after. Grounds maintenance packages can be tailored to your business’s needs, but they usually include a combination of the following services:

Commercial grass cutting

You could argue that no one particularly enjoys mowing their lawns, but it’s an important job that needs to be done. Well maintained lawns make a good first impression for visitors and it ensures that your grass stays healthy all year round. Grass can easily become dry, patchy or overtaken by weeds if it isn’t looked after properly, but commercial grass cutting can make sure you have thriving, green lawns all year round. A grounds maintenance company will also go above and beyond basic mowing services, and many offer additional extras such as fertiliser treatment, aerating the lawn for optimal drainage, lawn repair and clearance of moss and thatch.

Weed killing

Weeds can quickly take over your lawns and flowerbeds, but professional services can remove these stubborn pests and prevent them from returning. A grounds maintenance company will take a look at the type of weeds you're dealing with and put together a programme to eliminate them without harming the rest of the garden.

Stubborn weed varieties like giant hogweed or Japanese knotweed often require professional treatment, but a landscaping company will have the treatments and products you need.

Pond maintenance

A pond can be a very attractive addition to your garden or outdoor space, but they require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best. Pond maintenance services include removing debris from the water, testing and cleaning pumps and filters, adding chemicals as required and a full pond clean (usually required once or twice a year). This involves fully draining the pond, cleaning and repairing the liner and checking the condition of the pond pump.

Hedge trimming services

Hedge maintenance is just as important as grass cutting if you want to keep your business grounds neat and tidy. Hedge trimming services include pruning, hedge removal, reducing and hedge shaping services. Again, a package can be tailored to your needs, whether you need some basic tidying up of your hedges or an elaborate shaping service.

Frequent trimming is important to keep hedges healthy and free of disease. Regular trimming and pruning removes dead wood and can also reduce the risk of insect or pest problems in your hedges.

Tree surgery

Tree surgery covers a wide range of services to ensure any trees in your grounds are healthy and well maintained. Business owners may be able to carry out some grounds maintenance themselves (such as lawn mowing) but tree surgery is a job that should always be left to the professionals.

Land owners have a ‘duty of care’ to ensure that any trees on their property are kept in a safe condition, no matter where they’re located. Tree surgery services include tree felling, pruning, crown reductions, stump removal and treatment of pests or disease. You may need to trim back branches to let more natural light into a building, or remove an unsightly dead stump from your grounds, but tree surgery services will have it covered.

Winter gritting services

Harsh winter weather like ice, frost and snow can cause havoc with your business operations. It’s important to be safe at all times and winter gritting services can ensure that the roads, pathways and outdoor areas of your business are safe to travel on.

Gritting services can help your business prepare for the winter weather with preventative commercial gritting to keep roads and pathways ice-free. If you’re caught off guard, not to worry, many companies also offer 24/7 emergency gritting services, including car park gritting and salt supplies. Packages can be tailored to suit your needs; if you live in an area prone to ice and snow then you may want to choose site specific MET forecasting as part of your package. This means that the grounds maintenance company will provide you with an MET office forecast for your site and if the temperature drops below an agreed level, grit services will be on hand for your peace of mind.

Snow clearance

In some severe weather cases, gritting won’t be enough and you may require professional snow removal services. Heavy snow can make it difficult for customers or clients to access your business and you may struggle to deliver products and services.

Snow plow services ensure that any heavy snow build up is cleared quickly, safely and efficiently. Most companies also offer a 24/7 emergency service so you can have business up and running as soon as possible.

Commercial landscaping

Landscaping services are similar to grounds maintenance, but they tend to focus more on the aesthetic look of the land. Landscaping services could include:

●     Creation and maintenance of flowerbeds

●     Adding fencing

●     Creating pathways

●     Bark mulching

●     Tree planting

●     Pruning of shrubs and hedges.

Landscaping services can be used to completely transform the look of your outdoor spaces and a commercial landscaping company can work with you to come up with a bespoke design. Whether you want to add more flowerbeds, create an outdoor entertainment area, add pathways or a water feature, landscaping services have you covered.

Pressure washing

Mould, grime and dust can easily build up on outdoor spaces without proper cleaning. Pressure washing can be used on a variety of exterior surfaces to restore them close to their original condition, saving you money on costly replacements. Pressure washing can be used to clean pavements, patios, driveways, decking and external cladding and it can remove everything from mould and grime, to weeds and oil stains.

A dirty driveway or path can let your business down and make the whole area look neglected, so choose commercial pressure washing to restore these outdoor areas to their former glory.

Professional landscaping services in Central Scotland - from the experts at GMC



If you’re looking for a reliable commercial landscaping company in Central Scotland, get in touch with the professionals at GMC. We’re proud to offer a full range of year round services with a schedule that suits your requirements, whether that’s a one-off project or a long term contract.

Our ground maintenance and landscaping services include winter gritting services, weed killing, grounds maintenance, tree surgery, commercial grass cutting, snow clearing and more. We can also put together a bespoke services package to suit your needs, including winter maintenance and full design and build landscaping services. For more information about how we could transform your business grounds and keep them looking their best all year round, give us a call today or contact us via the website.