As sustainability and environmentally friendly practices become an increasing concern for people and businesses alike, many are beginning to take a closer look at products that used to be commonplace. In the commercial landscaping industry, this couldn’t be truer than for synthetic fertilizers. What Is Synthetic Fertilizer? Synthetic fertilizer is plant food that provides macronutrients — the chemical compounds plants need in large amounts to thrive — which results in visually appealing plants that grow quickly but aren’t necessarily healthy. Is Synthetic Fertilizer Bad for the Environment? B ..read more

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When most people think about commercial snow removal, the plowing of open spaces like parking lots and garages is often the first thing that comes to mind. But we like to remind all our potential customers that outdoor areas like sidewalks, ramps, stairs, and loading docks are just as much (if not more) of a liability. Over the past 25 years, the team at Schill Grounds Management has spent hundreds of hours meticulously training our staff to care for all walkable and drivable areas on our customer’s properties. Because we want winter to be safer for everyone, we wrote this article to hel ..read more

Fall is arguably one of the most beautiful seasons of the year! It boasts gorgeous colors, cool, crisp, refreshing air, seasonal activities and pumpkin spice lattes ? With Mother Nature already setting the stage with fall colors, invoking a fun and festive atmosphere, we need only provide accompaniments to the natural beauty already there with our fall and winter landscaping ..read more

For three days every October, thousands of landscape professionals descend on Louisville, Ky., for “the greatest show on turf” — otherwise known as Equip Exposition ..read more

  Spring is an ideal time to tidy up your lawn, fix any needed repairs and plant a few blooms to have your commercial property looking its best. Hiring a commercial landscaper can be a significant investment for your business, and choosing the right one can make all the difference in the appearance and functionality of your outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking for routine landscape maintenance or a complete redesign of your properties, it's essential to ask the right questions before hiring a professional. These are some of the most important questions to ask a commercial landscaper to ..read more

Spring is the time of year when everything gets a fresh start. The same can be said for the mulch in your commercial landscape. Over a long Ohio winter, mulch typically breaks down into the soil and loses much of its original luster from when it was first applied. If that sounds like something you’ve witnessed on your property between winter storms, now is a great time to start thinking about scheduling a new application of mulch to your landscape beds. But with so many types of mulch available, there’s a lot to consider. Do all mulches perform the same? What mulch lasts the longest? What is ..read more

As we wistfully look ahead to spring, many of our clients are counting on a good old-fashioned spring cleanup to get their commercial landscapes in tip-top shape. Nothing says spring like the sound of leaf blowers on your commercial property, especially after a winter thaw. But what if this time around our winter stays until June? Or maybe last fall you put an extra amount of care into your landscape before the first coating of snow. Is spring cleanup really necessary every year? The short answer is yes. Not only does spring cleanup beautify your property, but it also ensures it’s healthy and ..read more

Mulch is a key step in preparing your Northeast Ohio property for the growing season. Now is the time to add a fresh layer of mulch to enhance your landscape’s appearance and improve plant health. You might be wondering, is mulch really necessary every year? Is mulch an “extra” or a must-have? (Some property managers ask this, especially as they are reviewing spring cleanup to-dos and landscape enhancements ..read more

As the Midwest’s leader in commercial landscaping, we know how important spring cleanup landscaping is to keep your property looking its best. Spring cleanup landscaping is general maintenance of your property that readies it for summer. Exactly what’s included in a spring cleanup can differ from one commercial landscaper to the next, but the five services we cover are must-dos. Get a jump start on summer with this spring cleanup landscaping checklist.  ..read more