Facilities Management and Winter Garden Maintenance
We blinked and it’s the middle of the year! This means winter is here and extra care needs to be taken in your property’s garden and green spaces to make sure they survive and thrive in the colder weather, but also to keep your building and the people who use it safe. Winter weather can easily lead to slippery surfaces, fallen branches and leaks around the property, so it’s vital building managers in Sydney and beyond prepare for this and mitigate the effects ahead of time.
Garden Maintenance and Facility Management Services in Winter
At this time of year, facilities management and building management companies should be focusing on:
- Cleaning up around the building. This includes removing fallen sticks, branches and leaves that can act as trip hazards, cause drainage problems or damage to your property.
- Removing dead branches and trimming back trees and plants that are too close to your building, particularly making sure these are well away from gutters.
- Weeding! Mulching can supress winter weeds by blocking their sunlight. Now is a great time for building managers in Sydney and beyond to instruct their gardeners to focus on weed removal then mulching.
- Plant protection. Once the pesky weeds have been removed, it’s crucial to protect your property’s plants from snails and snugs that like to appear in rainy weather. You can be confident our facilities management professionals have the right equipment and products to handle this.
- Shrub and tree transplanting. If anything needs to be moved to another spot on your property, winter is a great time to do this as your plants won’t get heat stress. Landscaping is one of our most popular facility management services. Find out more here.
- Lawns – your grass should be mowed while its dry to keep it short and looking its best. Aerating the lawn can also assist with letting excess water through.
- Gutter maintenance. Autumn brings fallen leaves, which means a lot to clean up in winter. It’s best to clear these out at the start of winter so blockages do not occur. If they do, this can cause leakage into your building and even electrical damage when a downpour occurs.
- Pool maintenance. All quality building management companies will make sure your property’s pool has had a good clean and the walls and floor are clear of dirt (to prevent algae growth). Throughout winter, regular maintenance is important and our team will also keep an eye on water quality and levels.
Superior Facilities Management All Months of the Year
It’s important your building is well taken care of all year round, but having building managers in Sydney or wherever you are located that pay particular attention to seasonal needs can make all the difference.
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