As a commercial property manager, keeping your employees, customers, or tenants happy and comfortable should be a top priority. What better way to accomplish that than with an outdoor patio?

Every commercial landscape management plan should incorporate the use of functional outdoor spaces such as patios. They can enhance your property while providing a place for employees or customers to go when the weather is nice.

Benefits Of Outdoor Patios

Your employees need a place to go where they can truly relax and take a break…to clear their mind when work gets stressful. While a nicely designed break room is always a great idea, it doesn’t beat getting outside for a little bit to get some fresh air.

The benefits of getting outside are plentiful. According to various studies, fresh air can help:

• Improve focus
• Lower stress
• Increase happiness
• Improve overall outlook

How does this help your business? All of these factors can help employees be more productive. Who wouldn’t want that? But there’s more: Sunlight is beneficial for physical health as it can help lower blood pressure and strengthen bones.

Outdoor Patio Tips For Commercial Properties

You know getting outside is helpful. You know your employees and customers would use an outdoor space. Where do you begin? Consider these ideas to get you started.

1. Location. You want the space to be easily accessible so people will use it frequently, otherwise it might not be worth the investment. Make sure it’s in a relatively quiet area. If the patio is right on the edge of a busy road or highway, it won’t be too inviting. Shade is something else to consider. That way people will be able to avoid the sun if they want. Think of using a pergolas or trees.
2. Water fountains. Depending on your budget, adding a water feature is always a great idea. They have many benefits, such as increasing creativity and calming your brainwaves. Sometimes that’s just what you need when things get stressful at work.
3. Furniture. Be sure to choose patio furniture that is comfortable. Test them out or check reviews of chairs and tables before you purchase them. After all, what’s the point of spending all that time and money on creating a beautiful patio if no one wants to use it?
4. Lighting. If your property is open and accessible well after the sun goes down, you’ll want to consider having quality landscape lighting installed. In addition to creating a nice ambience, it increases the safety of the patio when it’s dark outside.

Outdoor patios should always be considered for any landscape management program. The benefits far outweigh the costs. Both employees and customers will always enjoy a well-designed outdoor space that’s both comfortable and functional.