When clients ask, “What’s included in property maintenance?” they usually think it means lawn cutting, line trimming, pruning, and weeding.
Those services are part of it — but real property maintenance includes much more.
At Lyons Landscaping in Kamloops, BC, property maintenance means taking ownership of your site year-round. It includes lawn care, irrigation checks, cleanups, snow removal, plant health management, inspections, and proactive problem prevention — not just making things look good for the week.
What People Think Property Maintenance Includes
Most people assume property maintenance covers:
- Lawn mowing
- Line trimming
- Basic pruning
- Weeding
That’s the visible part.
What often gets missed is everything that protects the property long term, such as:
- Herbicide applications
- Fertilizing and plant care
- Garden bed rejuvenation and material top-ups
- Tree removal when needed
- Pressure washing
- Irrigation installations and repairs
- Seasonal planning
- Snow and ice management
Basic maintenance keeps things from looking decent for now. Professional maintenance protects the asset.
What Lyons Includes in Commercial Property Maintenance
For our commercial clients, standard property maintenance typically includes:
- Lawn care and mowing
- Pruning and plant maintenance
- Weed control
- Irrigation inspections and minor repairs
- Spring and fall cleanups
- Snow removal and ice management
Some services are built into regular programs, while others are adjusted based on site needs. Every property is different, which is why our property maintenance services are customized around the size, use, and exposure of the site.
How Property Maintenance Differs by Property Type
From our experience across Kamloops and the Thompson-Okanagan:
Commercial properties focus on image, safety, and business continuity. First impressions matter. Fast response matters.
Strata properties require consistent standards and strong communication. Budgets must be balanced while shared spaces stay safe and attractive.
Large residential properties focus on daily livability, tenant satisfaction, and quick issue resolution.
Each type needs a different strategy — but the goal is always the same: protect the property and prevent bigger problems.
What Gets Done Weekly, Seasonally, and Annually
Maintenance changes throughout the year.
Weekly (during growing season)
- Mowing
- Line trimming
- Weeding
- Site inspections
Seasonally
- Spring cleanup
- Fall cleanup
- Garden bed refresh
- Irrigation startup and winterization
Annually
- Aerating
- Thatching
- Major pruning (typically fall)
- Soil improvements
In the Thompson-Okanagan, seasonal shifts are extreme. Spring focuses on recovery from freeze–thaw cycles and drainage issues. Summer is about heat and drought stress. Fall prepares the site for winter. Winter focuses on snow, ice, and liability control.
Proper drainage planning is especially important in our region — something we explain further in our guide to drainage and hardscaping tips for fall in BC.
The Maintenance Tasks That Make the Biggest Difference
From years managing commercial properties, three things consistently protect value:
- Garden bed top-ups
Fresh mulch, soil, or decorative rock instantly improves curb appeal. - Xeriscaping and decorative rock installations
Rock doesn’t fade or blow away easily and reduces long-term upkeep. - Routine cleanups
Even small improvements in tidiness make a property feel well managed.
Small visual improvements often prevent larger financial issues.
A Real Example of Preventing a Bigger Problem
While performing regular weekly maintenance, we noticed small patches of crabgrass along the front edge of a client’s lawn.
Because we were already inspecting the site weekly, we treated it early.
Total seasonal cost: $300–$500.
If ignored, crabgrass spreads quickly. The only real solution becomes stripping and re-sodding, which can cost $4,000–$6,000.
Catching it early saved thousands of dollars and prevented major disruption.
This is the difference between reactive maintenance and proactive ownership — a principle we also discuss in what actually makes landscaping expensive.
Basic Maintenance vs Professional Property Maintenance
Basic maintenance keeps things from looking bad.
Professional property maintenance:
- Reduces emergency repairs
- Extends the life of the property
- Plans ahead for seasonal changes
- Manages safety and liability
- Protects long-term asset value
Property managers aren’t just paying for mowing. They’re paying for prevention and accountability.
What to Look for in a Property Maintenance Contract
Before signing a maintenance agreement, property managers should ask:
- What services are included?
- What counts as a “per visit” charge?
- Are you paying for specific tasks or just labor hours?
Per-visit charges can add up quickly.
At Lyons, we focus on outcomes — not just rigid task lists. If lawn growth slows and pruning is needed instead, we adjust. The goal is protecting the site, not charging for line items.
What Property Maintenance Really Means
If we had to summarize it in one sentence:
Property maintenance means owning the condition of the site and protecting the asset year-round.
It includes proactive inspections, timely repairs, seasonal planning, safety management, communication, and accountability — so small issues never turn into big, expensive problems.
Protect Your Property the Right Way
If you manage a commercial, strata, or large residential property in Kamloops or the Thompson-Okanagan, proactive maintenance can reduce long-term costs and prevent major repairs.
Our property maintenance services are built around prevention, accountability, and year-round planning.
Contact Lyons Landscaping today to discuss your site and create a maintenance plan that truly protects your investment.
