Heavy snowfall and colder temperatures can increase deer feeding on trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants. Learn how professional deer repellent applications can help prevent winter damage, protect your landscape investment, and keep your property looking its best all winter long.

Fall is the most important season for a commercial landscape in the Northeast. The work you do between September and the first hard freeze decides whether your lawns, trees, and shrubs come back strong in spring or need expensive repairs. This fall landscape checklist for commercial properties covers leaf cleanup, turf care, irrigation shutdown, tree and shrub care, planting beds, and snow season prep.

Waiting until the first snowfall to line up commercial snow removal is a costly gamble. Here's why smart property managers lock in contracts now.

Commercial properties can cut irrigation water use by 20–60% with smart controllers. Here's how smart irrigation pays for itself, often within a season or two.

When parents pull into a school parking lot for the first time, they're already forming an impression - before they walk through the door, before they meet a teacher, before they see a classroom. The grounds tell a story. And at Riverview Landscapes, we believe that story should be a good one.

‍ ‍Keeping your lawn green and healthy during the summer months is one of the best things you can do to protect your property value and keep your HOA happy. But watering a lawn isn't as simple as turning on the sprinklers whenever the grass looks a little dry.

Discover how professional landscaping enhances educational campuses by improving curb appeal, sustainability, safety, and outdoor spaces for students and staff.

In spring, every property manager feels the leasing market most acutely. The line item most likely to be undervalued in those decisions? Commercial landscaping.

As winter fades and temperatures begin to rise, March is the ideal time for property managers to start preparing their landscapes for the busy spring season.

Spring is one of the most important seasons for commercial landscaping maintenance in the Northeast. The steps taken in early spring can determine how healthy and attractive landscapes remain throughout the year.

Winter can be tough on commercial landscapes, and the damage isn’t always obvious at first glance. As snow melts and temperatures begin to rise, many property managers discover turf issues that developed quietly over the winter months.

Do ticks survive winter better with snow cover?
The answer might surprise you — and explain why tick season can be worse after snowy winters.

Pruning trees and shrubs during dormancy allows plants to recover more efficiently, resulting in stronger growth, improved safety, and better landscape performance in spring.

Discover 2026 commercial landscaping trends in the Northeast, including native plantings, smart irrigation, and sustainable design

Learn how to build an effective commercial landscaping budget for 2026. Discover cost factors, average pricing, maintenance strategies, and planning tips every property manager needs to know.

Winter weather can be unpredictable, and managing a commercial property through freezing temperatures, snow, and ice requires advanced preparation. Effective winter landscape maintenance is key to protecting your investment, reducing liability risks, and ensuring your site remains safe and visually appealing for tenants and visitors.