Tips for Keeping Your Commercial Landscape Beautiful All Winter

Winter brings a dazzling transformation to the outdoors, turning every landscape into a canvas marked by sparkling snow and ice. As a property manager, you have the power to make use of winter’s wonderland and make your commercial property an inviting, eye-catching destination even when the temperatures drop. With a creative approach, you can ensure your landscape radiates beauty all winter long through:

• Thoughtfully planned, welcoming entrances
• Intentional outdoor lighting
• Incorporating winter’s beauty into your existing landscapes

At Cutting Edge Landscaping, we specialize in helping businesses bring out the best in their outdoor spaces all year long. Here’s how you can highlight the winter beauty of your commercial landscape and leave a memorable impression on clients and visitors alike.

Create an Inviting Winter Entrance

Your entryway is the first detail visitors notice and one they’re likely to remember. In winter, let your entrance do more than just welcome; let it captivate, through elements such as:

• Seasonal Planters: Add large, eye-catching containers with elements like evergreens, red-twig dogwood, winterberry, and pinecones for rich color and texture. Layer heights and shapes for a dramatic effect, and consider adding ornamental grasses or dried seed pods for extra flair.
• Festive Touches: Rotate in decorative elements as the season evolves. Early winter can showcase classic evergreens and berries, while late winter may call for colorful ribbons or tasteful holiday accents.

By creatively blending bright seasonal elements, you can make the entrance of your business stunning and inviting no matter how cold or snowy it gets.

Transform Every Corner into a Winter Feature

Don’t let snow and ice be obstacles. Embrace them as design elements, using winter’s natural beauty to your advantage.

• Frame Views With Structure: Let shrubs and ornamental trees frame snowy vistas, so even dormant areas feel intentional and artful.
• Highlight Unique Hardscapes: Accent stone walls, benches, or sculptures with gentle lighting or reflective features. Interplay between light and icy surfaces can create a sense of quiet elegance.
• Breathe Life into Beds: Even in winter, garden beds don’t have to look barren. Leave ornamental grasses and seed heads standing for beautiful silhouettes, and tuck in sprigs of colorful branches or decorative stakes for added visual interest.

When properly maintained, your existing landscape’s interaction with winter’s snow and ice can enhance its appearance even on the coldest days.

Elevate Your Property with Winter Illumination

Lighting does more than chase away the dark; it transforms your property with ambiance and drama. Combine function with artistry to keep your landscape vibrant from dusk through evening.

• Layered Lighting: Use a mix of spotlights, floodlights, and string lights to accent walkways, trees, and focal points. Vary light intensity and color to create depth and highlight the unique features of your landscape.
• Seasonal Color: Consider switching lightbulbs to warm tones or subtle hues that highlight snowdrifts and frosted plants. Consider adding color-changing elements for eye-catching seasonal displays without the need for extra installation.

A landscape that glows once daylight fades can add ambiance to your property on dark winter days.

Your Landscape Can Shine All Winter

With a thoughtful approach, your commercial landscape can be as striking in January as it is in July. Harnessing vibrant planters and creative lighting while allowing the snow and ice to transform everyday moments into stunning scenes can make your business stand out even in winter.

Ready for a landscape upgrade this winter? The team at Cutting Edge Landscaping is here to help you craft a one-of-a-kind landscape that reflects your brand and invites admiration season after season. Contact us today to start planning your winter landscape transformation!