Blooming On Kauai

Community is the core of No Ka Oi. Our roots are here in Kauai. We built our business from the ground up on this island; we provide careers for Kauai people; our work contributes to the beauty of the Garden Isle.

This community means everything to us, and its people are our family. That’s why honoring and giving back to our community is incredibly important to us.

We are so proud that No Ka Oi Landscape Services’ Abby and Frank Santos were recently honored with a 2014 Kauai Museum Living Treasures awards, honoring those on Kauai who have dedicated their lives to serving the community.

Routine landscape maintenance preserves the value of a commercial property. When a lawn is neatly mowed and shrubs pruned, when edges are clean and flowers are in bloom, the appearance speaks volumes about a property owner’s standards and commitment to quality.

When the landscape looks neglected, business suffers. Tenants become unhappy. Guests are not attracted to visit.

There’s typical maintenance—the usual activities of keeping a property in shape. And, there are “the extras” that make the difference between an average landscape and an exceptional property.

There are countless reasons to follow the gardener’s golden rule: right plant, right place. Plants that are placed in an environment with the proper soil profile, sun exposure and rainfall will thrive beautifully with minimal extra “inputs” like fertilizer and other control products. And, this landscaping mantra extends to controlling threatening diseases.

When positioned in the right place, plants have every opportunity to grow strong on their own. When we force a flower, tree, shrub or grass to grow in conditions that are not ideal for its type, that’s when Mother Nature reminds us who’s really in charge. In fact, the three top disease threats in Kauai can be prevented by simply making smart planting choices.

You know how it is when you live in a neighborhood for a while. You get to know the people, you become a regular at certain places in town—they know exactly what you want for lunch, and how you take your coffee.

You figure out the best routes to get to your favorite destinations. Familiarity has a lot of benefits. It feels good, it saves you time, and it can even save you money (people watch out for you).

The same is true with landscaping — specifically, when a designated crew is assigned to your commercial retail or resort property.

Kauai’s luxury hotel properties draw visitors from across the globe. As Hawaii’s “garden isle,” travelers are drawn to the lush, tropical grounds, beachfront resorts and exciting range of landscapes that vary throughout the island. (That’s what we love about our microclimates!)

Delight your hotel guests by giving them an authentic taste of Kauai with landscape features that showcase your property’s beauty.

Thoughtful, consistent maintenance is a big part of creating a beautiful experience for hotel guests. When maintenance is neglected, your property’s landscape “assets” quickly become eyesores.

The landscaping on your Kauai property can be an incredible asset, drawing guests to your grounds and providing an attractive environment for business and leisure. Or, the landscape can represent a major risk—especially when inclement weather sweeps the island.

Coconuts become serious (even fatal) flying objects. Stray branches can rip off of trees, causing harm to plants and creating a trip-and-fall hazard on the property. Break walls and beach entries that are not secure are dangerous places, especially for visitors who are less accustomed to Kauai’s weather whims and the reckless nature of our ocean.

The good news is, these 5 landscape maintenance tasks can keep your property safe during the calm, and the storms.

After a while, every property can use landscape enhancements beyond general maintenance to keep the grounds looking fresh, relevant and inviting. Kauai commercial property owners who recognize that their landscapes should be dynamic and change with the times might invest in new plants or a modern addition, such as a water feature or seating space,.

Think about it this way: Every so often, you probably add a new accessory or shirt — maybe an entire outfit — to your wardrobe. Keeping your appearance updated makes feel confident, and other people notice.

The same is true for your commercial property’s landscape. Even small enhancements give your landscape a shot of “new” that pays off on the bottom line, drawing in people who will spend.