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VegClear Case Study: Total Vegetation & Weed Control at Gwinnett County's Ark Self Storage Property in Norcross, GA


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Case Study: VegClear's Industrial Vegetation Management at Ark Self Storage on Beaver Ruin Road in Gwinnett County, GA

Project Overview: VegClear partnered with Ark Self Storage to provide comprehensive vegetation management at their Norcross, GA facility on Beaver Ruin Road. The property required consistent control of weeds and brush across multiple zones, including fence lines, pavement cracks, gravel surfaces, concrete equipment pads, retention pond banks, and outdoor vehicle storage areas. By combining non-selective herbicide applications with brush control and long-term vegetation suppression, VegClear delivered a cleaner, safer, and more professional site environment while reducing the client’s ongoing maintenance demands..
Overgrown brush and weeds along the perimeter fence of a Norcross, GA self storage facility with metal buildings and roll-up doors visible. VegClear provides fence line and brush control treatments to maintain clear, secure, and professional property boundaries.

Ark Self Storage maintains Storage facilities across Georgia. At the Beaver Ruin, Norcross / Gwinnett County location, they had problems:

  • Uncontrolled weeds along fence lines and perimeter edges

  • Vegetation growing in pavement cracks, gravel areas, and around concrete equipment pads

  • Brush overgrowth in the retention pond and in buffer zones

  • The property also held outdoor vehicle storage and needed a clean, presentable lot

  • Seasonal growth cycles caused recurring regrowth and visual deterioration.

Solutions to Address Challenges

The client wanted a solution that:

  • Delivered total vegetation control on all non turf surfaces, including concrete, gravel, and mulch

  • Minimized regrowth and contractor interruptions

  • Provided clear demarcation between planted areas, drive lanes, stored equipment and infrastructure

  • Could be replicated across multiple sites and scaled over time for the Georgia Portfolio
VegClear vegetation management marker posted at a Norcross, GA self storage facility along a fenced gravel and bare ground area. The treated section shows cleared weeds and brush, demonstrating industrial herbicide application and long-term weed control results

VegClear’s Approach- We applied VegClear’s integrated vegetation control approach, using methods drawn from our fence-line, industrial weed control, brush control, and storage lot services.

The work included post-emergent treatments, bare ground weed control, gravel surface & fence line treatment applications, & targeted herbicide spraying using ATV rigs & truck equipment. Pre-emergence applications were applied to prevent vegetation regrowth. The treatment program focused on maintaining a weed-free zone on both sides of the site's fencing and other important areas of the self-storage site.
1. Gwinnett County site assessment & mapping
2. Clean up phase (remediation spray)
3. One Month Follow-up & Quarterly Treatments
4. Repeatable, Scalable Process
Overhead view of a Norcross, GA self storage facility outdoor parking lot showing RVs, boats, and trailers stored on gravel. VegClear provides total vegetation control across gravel surfaces, fence lines, and perimeter areas for clean, professional storage operations
VegClear's Strategy to Gain Control
VegClear addressed each area of the Norcross facility with site-specific methods. Perimeter fencing was targeted using a broad-spectrum herbicide, with AV & backpack spraying techniques in sections where growth was heavy. Pavement cracks and joints were treated with a residual mix designed to reach below the surface and limit regrowth. Around concrete equipment pads and gravel sections, careful edge applications were made to prevent intrusion without impacting equipment. The retention pond clean up schedule was coordinated with the client's mechanical trimming contractor, followed by selective brush treatment, and targeted herbicide on cut stumps and roots to stop regrowth. Finally, the outdoor vehicle storage area was treated across the entire surface for total vegetation control on the Gwinnett County Site.
1. Site assessment

We documented species, density, and growth zones mapping the property:

  • Fence perimeters & Pavement

  • Cracks & pad edges

  • Retention pond banks & Gravel zones

  • Vehicle storage pads
3. Follow-up & maintenance schedule

  • Quarterly inspections

  • Spot-treatment as needed

  • Growth-cycle timed applications (spring, mid-summer, fall)

  • Monitoring around equipment and structural features
2. Remediation phase (initial pass)

  • Fence line & perimeter: non-selective herbicide treatment, followed by a hand treatment approach where the vegetation was too dense

  • Pavement cracks & joints: spot treatment with a residual formula to penetrate substrate and inhibit regrowth

  • Gravel: directed application to edges, carefully avoiding equipment

  • Brush control in retention pond: selective spraying followed by dormant season herbicide control on stems and root zones

  • Vehicle storage area: full treatment of overgrown vegetation, then non-selective control across entire lot
4. Portfolio standardization

  • We used the lessons from Beaver Ruin in Norcross to define a standard protocol for other properties.

  • This means consistent application, scheduling templates, technician assignment, cost forecasting, and digital documentation across portfolio.
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Spray Services - Approach

The initial treatment began mid summer, an ideal time for actively growing vegetation and proper foliar absorption of herbicide, targeting overgrown areas along the fence line and in mulched landscapes.

VegClear’s applicators applied herbicides during non peak business hours outside of prime tenant activity to ensure safety and avoid disruption to the self storage facility’s operations.

First visible decline in vegetation typically occurs within 48 hours after VegClear's treatment, with full decline continuing over the next 10-12 days, as indicated by discoloration and wilting of targeted growth.
VegClear treatment site at a Norcross, GA self storage facility cleared retaining wall and slope. A sign indicates completed herbicide application near storage units, concrete surfaces, and perimeter areas
Results Summary
Metric Before After / Ongoing Maintenance
Visual cleanliness of lot & perimeter Overgrown and patchy Consistently clean, sharp edges, minimal regrowth
Weed presence in pavement cracks Widespread, recurring < 5% re-infestation in first 6 months, easily managed spots
Brush encroachment in retention pond Heavily overgrown in zones Clear banks, controlled brush regrowth
Equipment & pad integrity Vegetation creeping close to HVAC units Safe buffer zones maintained
Maintenance labor hours (client side) High: frequent ad hoc requests Greatly reduced: once scheduled, hands-off
Replication across other sites Varied approach Standardized protocol now applied elsewhere

Self Storage Weed Control Spray Program Benefits

Enhanced Aesthetics: Beyond the metrics, Ark saw improvements in curb appeal, tenant satisfaction, and reduced complaints about weeds creeping into units or lot areas. Their facility image improved, which helps in marketing and tenant retention.

Maximized ROI: Ark's property manager had historically spent thousands in mechanical clean up annually for trimming growth in the retention pond and perimeter of the site. With routine spray treatments underway, the mechanical burden is dramatically decreased and ROI on VegClear's herbicide based weed control program has paid for itself multiple times over.
Retention pond shelf at a Norcross, GA self storage facility showing treated and partially controlled vegetation on the embankment after herbicide application. VegClear reduces brush and weed growth, keeping drainage areas clear and property infrastructure protected

Key Takeaways & Best Practices

Initial full remediation treatment is crucial: once the site is “clean” and initially treated, maintaining it becomes far easier.

Residual herbicides + spot treatments give long-term suppression without continuous heavy intervention.

Buffer zones around equipment need special care: precise application avoids damage while maintaining safety.

Treatment performs best promptly after cutting, followed by a week of regrowth, so applied chemicals in dense zones reach new foliage.

Standardized schedules and documentation allow scaling across multiple sites with consistent quality.

Client Feedback

“VegClear’s team turned our overgrown lot from labor intensive and burdensome into year round low maintenance; a genuinely clean property. We no longer chase weeds; instead, we follow their schedule. And we’ve already discussed rolling this system out at more properties.”
Fenced Norcross, GA self storage area after sprayed brush. The perimeter shows clean weed free ground and reduced overgrowth, protecting drainage infrastructure and improving appearance through VegClear vegetation management.
Importance of Self Storage Vegetation Management

Why VegClear Was a Strong Fit

We combine industrial weed control, fence-line, brush control, and storage-lot expertise
We can treat concrete, gravel, soil, and brush zones with one cohesive plan
Our systematic program model supports multiple unique property sites under one agreement
We document all treatments and adjust based on site response
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