A real-world example of a company that does grounds maintenance is a commercial landscaping firm that maintains the outside space of an office complex. The crew will arrive on site once a week in their professional vehicles with all the necessary equipment. They will mow all lawn areas, trim up to all obstacles (such as trees), blow off all clippings from walkways. Hedges surrounding the parking lot are trimmed back to the same height and shape. Any trash found on the property is removed. During the growing season, they can use chemical herbicides or mechanical methods to control weeds on paved surfaces and remove dead plant material from landscaped beds, replace it with new plants featuring the latest flowers and colors. For fall seasons, there may be one-time service calls for leaves removal. And through the winter months, they could offer sanding services for de-icing purposes to make sure that pedestrians have access to safe paths.