Sunday, April 19, 2009

Beyond Lawn Care

Wooded areas, meadows, streams, and ponds are features that add value to communities. These features enhance property values, increase aesthetic appeal, improve environmental quality, eliminate noise and wind, and reduce energy bills.

The responsibility to maintain the natural areas goes beyond the capabilities of the lawn care provider, so it’s up to us to properly maintain all our common ground—-landscaped and natural.

That’s why the association pays attention to water resources and quality, wildlife habitats,
and species diversity. Proper maintenance and management will benefit the local ecosystems and save the association money.

Important to remember:
* Use a licensed contractor with references
* Make sure your contactors has insurance
*Have a detailed contract signed with your contractor
* If you have homeowners that want to help out, make sure you have worker's compensation insurance and a waiver approved by your legal counsel.

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