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The landscape walk was done in May, 2007. A proposal was submitted and reviewed by the Board. The Landscape Committee will make recommendation to the Board and the list of approved items will be posted on the web site. Please, note that all homeowners responsible for a dog damage done to the lawn will receive a warning letter and a give an opportunity to repair it or the damage will be done by the Association and charged back to the unit owner. please, contact ACM to notify about repairs done in order to schedule an inspection. The Board is currently considering removing dead trees and branches that pose a safety issue. The protocol of a new tree pruning program will be discussed at the Board meeting. Please, contact ACM if you want to address concerns or comments about landscape issues. Homeowners flower beds must be marked with red flags to identify them for the landscape crew. All damaged should be reported immediately to ACM.
I. Flower Gardens A. Flower gardens may be planted by homeowners only in the following areas: 1. Along, but not to extend beyond 2 feet from the foundation of the unit 2. Along, but not to extend beyond 1 foot from the edge of any patio or deck 3. Around, but within 2 feet of trees, shrubs and bushes 4. Along, but to extend beyond 2 feet from walks 5. Varieties of flowering plants, and where flowering plants are planted, must be done so that the plants always stay within allowed area 6. Homeowners are allowed to remove sod in the above areas to plant flower gardens without permission of the Board. Board permission is required for pruning or removing bushes, shrubs or trees for flower garden installation. B. Decorative stone or bark is allowed in flower beds, only if: 1. A border is used to contain the stone or bark within the allowed area and, 2. The homeowner weeds and does other maintenance 3. Other types of ground cover is not allowed C. Fencing installed by homeowners around flower beds is only allowed as follows: 1. Decorative fencing is allowed along the edges of the beds up to 6 inches tall and must be maintained to keep the fencing looking the way it was originally intended. 2. Low borders to contain decorative stone or bark 3. Homeowners will be responsible for cultivating and weeding in beds where any fencing is installed 4. Enclosures may not contain dirt mounded higher than the surrounding area. D. All types of low growing flowers may be planted. Roses are acceptable provided they are free standing or follow the rules for vines. E. To ensure that the landscaper does not cultivate an area where bulbs, seeds or small plants are planted, homeowners need to mark the area with flags. Homeowner can call the Managing Agent to find out how to mark the beds. F. If a homeowner does not wish to continue maintaining a flower bed(s), they may restore the area to original condition, and then the Association again maintains the area. II. Vegetable Gardens A. Vegetable Gardens may only be planted in the rear of the unit. They may: 1. Extend only two (2) feet beyond the edge of the foundation or 2. Extend only one (1) foot beyond the edge of a deck or patio 3. Homeowners are allowed to remove sod in the above areas to plant vegetable gardens without permission of the Board. Board permission is required for pruning or removing bushes, shrubs or trees for vegetable garden installation B. Tall plants, such as corn and sunflowers, are not permitted. III. Vines A. No clinging vines or trellises are allowed against any wall of the unit building B. Low free-standing trellises are allowed only if they are less than three (3) feet tall and the plant(s) growing on the trellis do not come in contact with the unit siding.
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