We’ve written about how curb appeal is important for a home’s value and how tree care is important for property managers. This time we’re discussing how tree care improves curb appeal for retail properties and why it matters for both owners and property managers. We also have some tree care tips for maximizing a business’ appeal.
The Importance of Retail Curb Appeal
In residential real estate, curb appeal usually refers to a home’s perception from the sidewalk or street. This typically helps to define the home’s value and desirability for potential buyers. This also extends to the retail real estate market. However, curb appeal is especially important for retail businesses every day because it also affects their general ability to attract customers or buyers.
Numerous surveys have demonstrated that the vast majority (up to 95%) of customers say the outside appearance of a business determines whether they enter and make a purchase. A recent study shows that curb appeal has a direct impact on sales and customers choosing to enter and purchase at a retail location. Part of that curb appeal is maintaining the building, but it also includes plants and trees. That’s why it’s extremely important for retail properties and their owners/property managers to devote attention to tree care. It contributes to curb appeal and can help ensure the success of the location’s business(es).
Tree Care Means Public and Retail Safety
Of course, as a business and public space, retail spaces work to ensure they’re providing a safe space to the general public. An important part of retail curb appeal is that the space appears safe. Trees that haven’t received proper care can appear hazardous or become hazards. Regular tree care or consulting from certified arborists will help to ensure a retail property’s trees are healthy, beautiful, and safe.
Tree Care Tips for Retail Properties
- Regular Pruning: Regular maintenance of a property is essential to curb appeal. It’s no different for the trees, which flourish with regular pruning. Pruning by certified arborists in the fall and/or spring are excellent ways to maintain curb appeal.
- Monitor Your Trees: Monitoring your trees attentively is an easy way to ensure they remain healthy. If you notice any concerns in leaf colour, damaged branches, or other significant changes, you can contact certified arborists for consultation and inspection. This will ensure each of a retail property’s trees are getting proper attention and continue to add to its curb appeal.
- Know Which Trees are your Responsibility: Trees in front of a retail space aren’t always the responsibility of that property. For example, tree care for those along the sidewalk might be the responsibility of your city or municipality. Trees along a curb in Toronto are typically considered city property, and you can request the city service the tree. In Aurora, trees along the streets and boulevards are also the town’s responsibility, but they also encourage the community to provide the trees with some minimal care like watering, adding soil, or removing weeds.
Judging a Retail Property by its Trees
Curb appeal is important for any retail property because it’s the first impression for any prospective customer. Property managers and owners should include tree care in their regular maintenance to help ensure the best possible success for any businesses on the property. With our tips, you’re already off to a great start. If you need the help of certified arborists, be sure to contact those at Advanced Tree Care.
