Southport Properties

This Southport commercial property required a diverse range of landscaping and maintenance services to meet both functional and aesthetic goals. Landcare provided year-round property maintenance alongside enhancement work, ensuring the extensive garden beds remained lush, vibrant, and in peak condition throughout every season.

The property can be divided into several key areas, each with its own distinct landscaping elements:

1. Front Entrance and Entry Gate
The front entrance features ornamental boxwood hedges and large decorative urns. These urns are replanted seasonally with colorful annuals to provide consistent visual interest throughout the year. As a high-traffic area, the entryway was a top priority for snow removal during the winter to ensure safe, reliable access for residents and visitors alike.

2. Shared Outdoor Amenities
The property boasts a variety of shared outdoor amenities including:

Seating Area: Surrounded by both ground-level gardens and elevated stone retaining wall planters. These garden beds are filled with a mix of perennials, such as ornamental grasses and Hostas, and require seasonal mulching to stay healthy and attractive.

Outdoor Cooking Area: Designed for function and relaxation, this space is flanked by low-maintenance garden beds that mirror the design of the seating area.

Bike Parking Area: Landscaped primarily with ground cover plants, this area ensures visual cohesion while providing practical usage for residents.

3. Walkway Gardens
Walkways throughout the property are bordered by well-maintained garden beds featuring vibrant plantings. Notable species include Black-eyed Susans and various colorful Anemones that offer bright seasonal contrast and curb appeal.

4. Main Building Entrance
The entrance to the building itself is framed by symmetrical garden beds and large urns—another focal point of the overall design. As with the front gate, the urns are replanted four times per year with seasonal annuals to reflect the changing seasons. These beds are planted with a unique selection of perennials, different from those in other parts of the property. Taller evergreens like boxwoods and yews line the rear of the beds, offering privacy and a visual buffer between the gardens and ground-floor windows.

This commercial project showcases Landcare’s ability to manage complex, multi-use properties with both year-round maintenance and strategic landscape enhancements. From seasonal plantings and snow removal to custom garden bed designs, every detail is handled with care to ensure beauty, accessibility, and long-term value.

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