As freezing temperatures sweep across Minneapolis and St. Paul, you might assume your grounds can simply be forgotten until spring. In reality, harsh Minnesota freezes, heavy snowfalls, and drying winds make the cold months the most vulnerable period for your property. Partnering with Timberland Outdoor Services, Inc, an experienced commercial landscape company, ensures your exterior remains safe, welcoming, and protected through every storm. Here is why proactive winter commercial landscape care is an essential investment for your business. Schedule a free consultation today.
Why Commercial Landscaping Services Are Important in the Winter
Why Commercial Landscaping Services Are Important in the Winter
Winterizing and Plant Protection
Minnesota winters are notoriously tough on living greenery. Without targeted commercial landscape maintenance before the ground completely locks up, tender root systems can suffer irreversible desiccation and frost heave. Specialized winterization—including applying protective burlap barriers to evergreens, deep watering before the freeze, and replenishing protective mulch—shields valuable plantings and ornamental trees from biting arctic gusts, salt spray, and extreme cold injury.
Proactive Snow and Ice Management
Maintaining accessibility and curbing liability is a top priority for any commercial facility during peak winter weather. Professional commercial landscaping services deliver comprehensive snow and ice solutions, managing everything from continuous parking lot clearing to precision walkway treatment. Using surface-appropriate deicers, trained crews prevent hazardous black ice buildup while carefully safeguarding adjacent turf and decorative pavers from corrosive chemical damage.
Structural Dormant Pruning
Cold weather presents the optimal window to inspect and prune your tree canopy. With leaves gone, branch architecture is fully visible, making it simple to spot deadwood, disease, and weak branch unions. Removing compromised limbs while plants are dormant prevents heavy snow and ice from triggering sudden limb failures over your buildings, vehicles, or walkways, saving you from costly emergency cleanups.
GET IN TOUCH TODAY
Winter is not an off-season for your exterior—it establishes the baseline for next year’s curb appeal and tenant safety. At Timberland Outdoor Services, Inc, we help Twin Cities property managers protect their investments with tailored, dependable care. Reach out today to schedule your seasonal commercial maintenance plan.