Everyone likes to have options. They help us find the exact product or service that suits our needs best and keep us from being limited. It’s no different for large organizations. It’s also why, when sourcing new goods or services, companies meticulously research suppliers and all the available options at their disposal.

When it comes to commercial landscaping, it’s important to be aware of the different options available to your company to help you choose the best landscaping solution for your organization. Are you looking to reduce costs? In need of a single supplier to service every location? Is each property manager responsible for finding their own service? Whatever your organization’s needs are, there’s a solution.

3 Ways of Managing Commercial Landscaping for Large Companies

If you’re seeking a national landscaping provider, it’s likely that you’ll begin by searching for larger companies that have a nationwide presence to service all of your locations. That’s a good start, and it could very well lead you to the ideal landscaping program for your organization. But it’s important to understand your options, to know about the types of landscaping programs that your company can benefit from.

Option #1: nationwide company

This type of commercial landscaping program is for companies searching for a single supplier to service every location. A contract is set up with the vendor, who then utilizes its regional locations to service your properties. This approach provides companies with one point of contact and a consolidated invoice.

Key benefits:

• Single source
• Saves time & hassle
• Professional support

Option #2: Facilities Management

The purpose of a facilities management company is to consolidate all (or nearly all) of the facility maintenance needs for each property in your portfolio. This option is ideal for organizations looking for a streamlined and strategic approach to all operational activities. The facility management company you choose will manage everything from landscaping to plumbing to general contractor needs.

Key benefits:

• Reduced costs
• Expertise
• Efficiency

Option #3: Landscape Management

For organizations seeking a centralized commercial landscaping solution without committing to just one supplier, a landscape management program like NLM is ideal. The program, while still a comprehensive plan, is more or less a vendor management approach. Local landscaping suppliers will service each of your locations, but everything from invoice management to service requests will be managed by the management company. In contrast to option 1, properties can request a new supplier if the service isn’t adequate.

Key benefits:

• Guaranteed reduced costs
• Single source
• seamless transition

None of these options will be a perfect fit for every company. The solution you choose will be dependent upon the structure of your organization and its needs.