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Maintaining your commercial properties can be a tricky task. In addition, ensuring that your garden at home is well taken care of, your commercial outdoor space may seem like more of a chore. However, according to The Startup Magazine, ‘one research study shows that as much as 70 percent of first-time sales are based on business curb appeal’. 

Having a green space around our business which reflects what type of service customers will have once they enter your business can not only help profitability, but also increase foot traffic. In this article, we will be explaining the importance of commercial landscaping and how you, as a business owner, can ease this unnecessary additional stress.

Curb Appeal and First Impressions

When it comes to running a business from a commercial property, ‘curb appeal’ is everything. You want your business to look intincing from the outset. The outside of your commercial property is the first thing that customers see - and first impressions matter. By having a well-maintained outdoor space, you are creating a positive first look at what your business can offer. 

Here at BZ Gardens, as well as working with residential buildings, we are also here to assist with commercial landscaping too. We understand that keeping commercial land well-maintained with lush greenery, beds of colourful flowers and manicured lands can be a full time job in itself. By hiring a professional team of gardeners, you can get back to running your business whilst not having to worry about what the surrounding garden areas look like. 

Creating Inviting Outdoor Spaces

In addition to ensuring the outdoor space of your commercial property looks well-maintained, depending on your business, it could also be a good idea to create inviting outdoor spaces. In the summertime, people are much more likely to be drawn to outdoor spaces. 

If you run a business where you often speak face-to-face with clients, using your office as a mutual meeting place, your outdoor garden may be required in the summer. By incorporating commercial landscape design, such as patios, seating areas, or garden walkways, your customers and clients can be provided with enjoyable and memorable experiences. 

However, it’s important to note that ‘commercial curb appeal is different since the tactics you implement depend on the seasons.’ During summer, you may use your commercial garden space more often, which can require a different level of maintenance then in the colder months. In the winter, whilst customers or yourself may not frequent the garden as often, it’s important to keep maintenance up. 

Improves Employee Morale

As well as giving you a great breakaway space for meetings and other business endeavours, a great commercial garden space can also help boost morale amongst your employees. With the hot weather finally here, there are not many people who would want to spend their break at their desks or inside an office room. 

By giving your team a chance to be able to get outside, in a beautiful outdoor space, with plenty of sunshine and nature, you are also boosting their wellbeing. The benefits of fresh air and being outside are endless; it reduces your stress levels, helps with memory, boosts productivity and allows for better focus - just to name a few! Having a well-maintained garden allows for your employees to get outside and feel better for it. This can, in turn, benefit the business - as a happy team is much more likely to enjoy their place of work and be more productive.

Enhancing Business Brand Image and Identity

Commercial landscaping can serve as a powerful reflection of your brand’s identity and values. A company's image means more than it ever has, and ‘rising above the noise to differentiate from the competition is critical to getting found by customers.’ Depending on your business, it’s important to pick a landscaping style which suits your clientele and draws your customers inside. 

If you are after a sleek and modern aesthetic for your business, then minimal landscaping is the way to go. With a few, well-manicured trees and shaped bushes, you can create an outdoor commercial space which is minimal, yet still inviting for your clients. Or, if you are looking for a more natural and rustic energy for your business, you can also achieve this through landscaping. By opting for more flowers, shrubbery and carved walkways. 

BZ Gardens - Surrey-based Commercial Landscaping 

If you are looking to improve your businesses’ overall aesthetic, why not start with your outdoor landscaping? Commercial landscaping can be the difference between a customer choosing you and them passing by. We can help with everything from Artificial lawn installation, turf laying and grass seed to green waste management, seasonal planting and fencing. If your business’s gardens are in need of a little TLC, our team of surrey-based landscaping experts are here for you Contact our team today for more information or if you have any questions regarding our services.

Spring is here and with that comes so many more garden parties and get-togethers. It’s vital during this season of growth, to keep our lawns fit and healthy. In this article, we will be exploring the idea of lawn scarification and how it can truly transform your turf. 

Understanding Lawn Scarification

Lawn scarification can be vital garden maintenance for keeping healthy grass. Lawn scarification is also known as dethatching and often involves removing the layer of dead grass and debris that will accumulate on the soil’s surface. 

This is typically done with a specialised machine by a team of professionals with expert knowledge in this field. Lawn scarification will ‘aerate a lawn, and when you come to fertilise a lawn, you will find it produces better results since the fertiliser will reach the grass's roots, and not just idle on a layer of thatch’. 

The Benefits of Lawn Scarification

Removal of Thatch

Thatch, otherwise known as a layer of dead grass, roots or organic matter will accumulate on the surfaces of your garden’s soil over time. Thatch can be, in itself, beneficial. However, too much can be a hindrance on your lawn. If your layer of thatch is too much it can prevent an adequate amount of water getting down the roots of your grass. It can also affect how much air and nutrients reach the soil. Through scarification, you can have this excessive level decreased, which will ensure your grass thrives. 

Improved Air Circulation

As mentioned above, air circulation can also be improved through lawn scarification. A buildup of thatch will suffocate the grass roots and restrict the airflow they require. Scarifying your lawn will help break down this thatch layer. If you are looking to promote a better air circulation in your soil, we would recommend speaking to your professional gardening team about the lawn scarification process. 

Enhanced Water Absorption

Water struggles to get through a thatch barrier and therefore, your grass may not be as hydrated as it requires. Lawn scarification can help with poor water absorption and drainage issues. Scarification will open up the soil’s surface and allow for water to penetrate deeper. Also, it can allow for much more even distribution throughout your lawn, without waterlogging it. 

Stimulated Root Growth

Stimulating the root growth and ensuring you have a lush lawn is a must - especially with spring and summer on the horizon. To get that much-wanted green grass, the development of new roots is needed. Through scarification, you can allow for much stronger and healthier turf which is much more resilient to disease and period of less water. 

Improved Nutrient Uptake

As mentioned previously, thatch buildup can be the killer of healthy grass. Not only can it cause disease and prevent water intake from being optimal, it can hinder nutrients absorbing into the soil. By removing the thatch layer on top, your grass will be able to benefit from the nutrients. 

Enhanced Overseeding and Aeration

When laying a lawn from seed, it’s important to provide the correct space for your new seeds to grow in. Creating a better seedbed for overseeding is done by exposing the soil surface and improving the seed-to-soil contact. Through scarifying your lawn, you will be able to maximise new growth on your lawn. 

Benefiting Overall Lawn Health and Appearance

With spring here, we all want our lawns to look fresh and lush - what if we told you lawn scarification was how to achieve this? Lawn scarification promotes healthy root growth and thus, this will affect the overall health and appearance of your grass. A well-aerated and nourished lawn will also be much less likely to get eaten by pests and grow weeds. 

The Scarification Process

Lawn Scarification & Timing

Depending on what type of grass you have in your garden, it’s important to consider what time to start lawn scarification. ‘Getting the timing right for scarifying a lawn is key to ensuring it's done successfully without causing excess (and unnecessary) damage to your lawn’ and as professionals, we would recommend starting this process during the active growing season of your grass. This way, it will recover quickly from the stress of dethatching. Speak to your garden professional team to get further advice on your specific outdoor space and lawn. 

Lawn Scarification Professional Equipment

The first piece of professional lawn equipment which is required would be a scarifier or dethatcher. Both of these can be either manual or powered and they will be specifically designed for this job. Typically, these machines will consist of rotating blades or, otherwise known as, tines or wires. These will work to break down the thatch layer. 

However, after speaking to your professional gardening team, they may suggest using a lawn mower. With a mower’s vertical cutting blade attachment, this typical gardening tool can be perfect for a light dethatching and will be able to break down the thinner layers of thatch which sit on top of your lawn.  Finally, a rake will come in extremely handy during this process and will cut down on unnecessary garden maintenance in the future. These tools are ideal for collecting and removing loose thatch, instead of having it blowing around your garden. 

Professional Lawn Scarification Technique

Your gardening team will begin by mowing the lawn to be a slightly lower height than normal. This will expose more of a thatch layer for them to work with. They will then use their scarifier or dethatcher to reach the appropriate depth setting based on how thick the thatch layer is below. 

After the scarification begins, ensuring they get even coverage, they will avoid going too deep into the lawn but will still be sure to remove the excessive amount of thatch that has been built up without damaging the grass roots. After this has all been done, to keep the garden clear, they will collect the loosened thatch using their rake to help with general garden maintenance. 

This process will leave the grass slightly patchy and thin - but this is completely normal. Make sure to keep watering the lawn to help the soil settle back down and promote further root development. 

BZ Gardens - Surrey-Based Lawn Scarification Experts 

If you are interested in getting more information about our lawn scarification services, you can get in touch with us today. Here at BZ Gardens, we understand that you want your garden to look its best. With our services, assistance and expert advice, we will be sure to help you achieve the healthiest lawn possible. Contact us now:  01483 967160.

There are a range of benefits in using recycled material for landscaping. Doing so reduces the amount of unused and broken items going to landfill. But how can you reuse items for your landscaping? As a specialist gardening service, we will provide you with a few tips. 

Compost

You can make your own compost from a mix of shredded cuttings, recycled landscaping mulch, home food waste, grass cuttings, fallen leaves etc. In fact, making your own is cheaper than buying compost from a store and you know what your compost consists of. It can be created from anything that can be used to layer over soil or cultivated in. As it decomposes over time, any paper items can be included such as newspapers to food boxes. We always suggest cultivating the compost into the soil as the plants can utilise it faster, improves the structure of the soil, and retains the moisture in the ground.

Planters

Another great way to make use of recycled material is to make planters. Plants will grow in nearly anything, provided they have the essential components for growth. Make use of any used jugs and containers that can be used to grow plants. Some great examples include soup cans, milk jugs and old ceramic kitchen items mainly for seedlings to be raised for vegetable gardens. 

Fun Bug Hotel

Once you have tidied up your garden for the Autumn, why not create a bug hotel? You can use old bits of tile and wood. Additionally, you can use old terracotta pots and bricks. Creating a habitat for beneficial predators like this can be hugely beneficial for your garden. It provides them with shelter and nourishment and allows them to prey on bugs that would otherwise eat your plants. 

Additional Ideas 

There are an almost endless number of ways that you can reuse items for your garden. For instance, old windows can be used to make greenhouses. Simpler ideas can include using rocks and broken concrete to create bed borders. You can even create interesting walls using glass bottles and salvaged metal. 

Additionally, if you have any old wooden pallets, these can be used as the basis for a vertical garden. You can place old rugs on pathways and cover them with pebbles.

Summary 

It goes without saying that climate change is having profoundly negative effects on the environment worldwide. For this reason, it is important to reuse and recycle where possible. A great place to start is your garden. As a gardening service, we recommend using home waste to make mulch and using old pots to grow plants in. 

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As a professional gardening service, BZ Gardens can help with a range of gardening services, from landscape construction, arboricultural services, waste disposal, estate management, landscape design and much more. We create and care for unique gardens and open spaces for residential, commercial and public clients across London and Greater London. Contact us and we will be happy to help with your enquiries.

The combination of low ground and poorly draining soil can result in high levels of standing water in your garden. Furthermore, if left untreated, this can cause considerable damage to your property. Stagnant water can damage your lawn, trees and basement. It can also have considerable effects on your home’s value. But are French drains right for your garden? As providers for landscape and groundwork services, we will guide you through everything you need to know. 

What are French Drains? 

French drains are a top solution if you regularly experience flooding in your garden or basement. These are systems of ditches and pipes that divert water away from a specific area. 

French Drain Benefits

The main benefit of French drains is that they can help to prevent flooding. This in turn reduces the risk of long -term water damage to your property. They are also very long lasting, with a lifeline of between 30 and 40 years. 

Additionally when covered with turf, decorative aggregates or plants, they can also be aesthetically pleasing or blending perfectly in your garden. 

French Drain Pitfalls 

One downside of french drains is that they can be time consuming and difficult to install. Additionally, if you have existing structures such as walkways and decks, these may need to be removed in order to dig trenches. Furthermore, they can sometimes become clogged and overflow which can cause further damage. But the clogging issue can be avoided by installing a slightly different type of pipe system, which can be cleaned regularly, but this option is significantly more expensive than the regular, perforated land pipe based french  drain system.

How To Install French Drains 

Installing a French drain can be a considerably large project. For this reason, it is recommended that you contact a professional. 

Firstly, a safe area has to be arked and cleared for digging. A trench is dug and then lined with landscaping fabric. This prevents weeds and roots from clogging the pipe. Following this an intel grate is placed at the top of the trench and pipes are installed.  During this process, the pipes will eventually reach the drainage point. From here, the drain is often tested to make sure everything works correctly. If successful the trench is then covered with gravel and topsoil. 

Summary 

For many, a French drain is a great option to prevent flooding in your garden and basement. Key benefits include that they are incredibly long-lasting and can look great in your garden when covered with plants. However, they can be difficult and time-consuming to install and can also become clogged, causing further damage. 

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As a local provider for landscape and groundwork services, BZ Gardens can help with a range of garden maintenance, from waste disposal, estate management, landscape design and much more. We create and care for unique gardens and open spaces for residential, commercial and public clients across London, Greater London. Should you need support with your end of tenancy garden maintenance, contact us and we will be happy to help with your enquiries.

Porcelain paving has proven to be a very popular and trending choice for patios and for good reason. You can find a huge range of varieties of different coloured and textured porcelain paving slabs on the market. But what is it that makes them so special? As a specialist landscape construction company,  we will guide you through the benefits. 

No Slipping Around 

Don’t be fooled by the smooth appearance of the paving, porcelain paving is a safe patio option. Depending on where you buy your tiles, you can assess the “skid rating”. This is measured in “R” values. It is measured from R9 to R13. Tiles with an R9 rating should be used for dry areas whereas R13 tiles will be better suited in wet environments. 

Long Lasting

The vitrification process is how porcelain is created. It involves taking refined clay and natural materials and exposing them to significant pressure and firing at high temperatures in a kiln. The process creates a strong and hard-wearing material that absorbs little water in its lifetime. 

In cold and wet conditions, these tiles will not absorb water. Thus, you do not need to worry about the tiles cracking or deteriorating over time. 

Maintenance 

As a specialist landscape construction company, we understand that pavement maintenance is not for everybody. For those who don’t want to spend long periods of time cleaning, porcelain might be the best option. It is low maintenance and also extremely easy to clean. 

Due to how they are manufactured, these tiles absorb very little water. As a result, they are resistant to stains and frost. Furthermore, they can also limit moss and algae growth to a degree. 

How to Clean Your Porcelain Paving

To keep your patio looking as good as new, clean with hot soapy water just as you would a kitchen floor. On outdoor porcelain installation you can also use pressure washer to clean the paving slabs. To further enhance the lifetime of your patio, aim to keep the area clear of loose debris. This may include compost, leaves and grass. 

Summary 

There are a range of benefits in choosing porcelain paving for your garden. The way they are manufactured ensures that they are long lasting and resistant to stains and frost. This makes them the perfect choice for those who do not want to engage in frequent maintenance, but would like to have an impressive outdoor space.

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As a local gardens service and landscape construction company, BZ gardens can help with a range of gardening services, from landscape construction, estate management, landscape design, green waste disposal and many more. We create and care for unique gardens and open spaces for residential, commercial and public clients across London, Greater London. Need help with your garden patio and porcelain paving? Contact us and we will be happy to help with your enquiries.

Retaining walls can be immensely useful for those that live in steep hilly areas. For example they can  reduce soil erosion and turn steep slopes into terraced backdrops. Sometimes you can not avoid installation of retaining walls around various buildings to make sure they are protected from the surrounding soil caused by significant level difference. In order for retaining walls to function correctly, they must be created properly. As a gardens service, we will provide some top tips as well as some things to avoid. 

Are You Authorised to Build? 

It is important to make sure that you have permission to build in the form of a permit before starting any building. A retaining wall by nature affects the flow of water in your garden. Thus, this can impact your neighbours. A plan may need to be submitted and you may also need to have a property inspection prior to building. 

Choose Easy Materials 

You can construct a retaining wall using a range of materials. This can range from concrete blocks to railway sleepers. As a gardens service, we recommend that you use blocks designed for making retaining walls. This is especially the case for DIY projects. 

Stack at a Backwards Slope 

Walls that lean into the soil retains are less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure. Thus you should design and build your retaining wall to slope at a rate of at least one inch for every foot of height and proper base for any type of retaining wall is absolute crucial.

Allow Drainage 

Groundwater can be problematic for retaining walls. As it saturates clay-type soils, they can swell causing pressure on the backside of the wall. To avoid this, make drainage provisions whilst you make the wall. Also install damp-sheet behind any retaining wall to avoid direct soil contact and extend the life of your retaining wall especially in case of timber materials. You can do this by backfilling space behind the blocks using a crushed stone. Then you install a flexible perforated drain pipe at the base of the wall. This will allow groundwater with an escape route. 

The perforated pipe will help to take groundwater to each side of the wall where it can drain harmlessly. Following this the ends of the drainpipe will exit on each end of the wall. You may choose here to cover them in crushed stone in order to camouflage the appearance. 

Summary 

We hope you found these tips useful. A retaining wall can be immensely useful for those who live in hilly areas, especially during the rainy winter season. Remember to check that you have permission first before building and allow for drainage. 

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As specialists in providing landscape and gardens services, we have a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge in our industry. BZ Gardens has fast become a well-established and well-regarded business. We create and care for unique gardens and open spaces for residential, commercial and public clients across London, Greater London and more. Should you have any questions regarding our landscape design services or anything else, feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you. 

At BZ Gardens, we offer a range of landscape construction services. These include hard landscaping in the form of paving and decking to soft landscaping such as turf laying and grass seeding. As specialists in landscape design, we have written this guide to provide an overview of our popular services. 

Hard Landscaping

Hard Landscaping is an essential part of your garden and landscaping design. It includes elements such as paths, driveways, garden walls and patios. It also may include outdoor furniture and other landscape products. 

With hard landscaping, you can improve the aesthetic appearance of an outdoor space. This is done through changing its contours and adding additional ornamental features. provided your garden with form and structure, our hard landscaping services include but are not limited to: 

• Paving
• Decking
• Driveways
• Bricklaying (garden walls etc.)
• Masonry
• Carpentry/joinery
• Fencing
• Retaining walls
• Raised beds
• Water features

Soft Landscaping 

In addition to hard landscaping, we also offer a variety of soft landscaping services bespoke to your landscaping needs. Soft landscaping refers to the process of working with natural materials and additional landscaping elements that do not involve construction. For example, this includes elements like turf, trees and hedges. 

As part of our landscape construction services, we offer soft landscaping in the form of: 

• Turf laying
• Grass seeding
• Planting
• Seasonal planting
• Preparing wildflower meadows

Quality Guaranteed

BZ Gardens can guarantee top quality workmanship and a strong attention to detail. We always ensure that work is carried out to the highest possible standard. With our expertise and years of experience in landscaping, we are confident in our abilities and strive to transform your outdoor garden space.

What Other Services Do We Offer?

BZ Gardens offers a wide range of different garden services. For example, we provide year-round fully comprehensive horticultural services in the form of complete lawn care, plant work, flower bed and border maintenance. Additionally we also offer arboricultural services such as tree pruning, site clearance and tree removal. We can also help with green waste disposal. View our website for a full list of services here. 

Summary 

By choosing BZ Gardens for your landscape construction service needs, you can be assured that you will receive high quality services from a team that is both experienced and knowledgeable. Whether you need hard landscaping in the form of paving, fencing, bricklaying or anything else, we are here to help. 

We also offer a range of soft landscaping services such as planting and turf laying. All our services can be carried out bespoke to your individual needs and requirements. We offer fully transparent services, see here for our full list of service fees. 

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With a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge in our industry, BZ gardens has fast become a well-established and well-regarded business. We create and care for unique gardens and open spaces for residential, commercial and public clients across London, Greater London and more. Should you have any questions regarding our landscape design services or anything else, feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you. 

BZ gardens provide a range of services for residential, commercial and public clients across London, Greater London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex. As part of our landscape construction services, we provide hard landscaping. But what is Hard landscaping? What do we include in this garden service? This guide will cover all this and more. 

What is Hard Landscaping? 

Simply put, hard landscaping is the backbone of your garden. It covers a range of different aspects. This may include but is not limited too:

• Paths
• Driveways
• garen walls
• Patios
• Arches 
• Raised Beds 

Hard landscaping may involve a wide range of materials like wood, brick, stone, gravel, glass and more. It may also include any outdoor furniture and other landscape products. 

The process of hard landscaping is all about improving the appearance of a piece of land. This is done by changing its contours and adding ornamental features. It is recommended that a garden designer should be involved when choosing hard landscape products and materials.

Benefits of Hard Landscaping

Hard landscaping can help  give your garden form and structure. From pergolas to paving, fencing to fountains, hard landscaping provides a base on which the softer elements, such as flowers and shrubs can perform.

Additionally, hard landscaping is essential as it provides practical solutions for the needs of a given space. It can help create boundaries and a platform and can also help with drainage, water diversion, erosion prevention. 

Soft Landscaping 

In addition to hard landscaping, BZ Gardens also offer soft landscaping services. But what is the difference between soft and hard landscaping? Unlike hard landscaping, soft landscaping relates to the renovation or upkeep of soft materials in outdoor spaces. Often, this includes plants. Soft landscaping services may include; turf laying, grass seeding, planting, seasonal planting and preparing wildflower meadows. 

Summary 

As we have now covered in some detail, we offer a wide range of hard landscaping services. These help to give your garden form and structure and can also help with other areas such as drainage, water diversion and erosion prevention. Some of these services include hard landscaping for; paths, driveways, patios, arches and more. In addition, as part of our landscape construction services, we also include soft landscaping too. This includes the renovation and upkeep of soft outdoor materials, often plants. 

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Established in 2010, BZ gardens has  quickly grown to become a well-established and well-regarded business, working at the top end of our industry. We create and care for unique gardens and open spaces for residential, commercial and public clients across London, Greater London and more. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or even visit us in our office. We are happy to offer arboricultural, horticultural or landscaping advice in any way we can.