Spring is here, and so is spring cleaning of Country Creek!
Our grounds contractor will clean up leaves soon, especially behind and between townhouse rows. They’re here to clean up general community spaces, so don’t pile your own collections of limbs and yard waste in common areas, because it’ll raise costs for everyone.
Put your own garden waste and small branches in paper leaf bags on the curb for pickup by our trash contractor.
Mowing Update: From the Landscapers
Mowing services typically begin in early April and conclude at the end of October. Mowing service is scheduled on a 7-10 day basis or weekly (as determined by contract). With the exception of periods of either extremely wet or extremely dry weather, service can be expected to be performed within the contracted schedule.
The mowing service includes mechanical edging of sidewalks and curbs with every other mowing cycle. String trimming around obstacles such as sign and light posts, bed edges and other areas that mowers cannot reach is also included with mowing services.
Mowing, edging and string trimming are all completed in the same visit. These services may be performed simultaneously or in succession in each area, though it is likely that there will be a period of time between when mowers, edgers and string trimmers pass through each area. The final task performed by the mowing crew is blowing the clippings from the sidewalks and curb areas.
All of the services involve use of noisy equipment as well as the use of hearing and eye protection for the crew. Workers make every effort to be aware of their surroundings and watch for people that may be in the area where they are working. Even so, it is a good idea to make sure that they are aware of you if you must enter an area that is being serviced. The workers will gladly pause their work to allow you to get past them.
Some other things that clients can do to make the service to their community more successful are:
- Place trash bags and cans in the curb area rather than on the parking lot islands.
- Avoid parking vehicles over the curbs.
- Pick up after pets.
- Protect HVAC units, downspout drains and siding by creating a perimeter of mulch or stone.
- Avoid areas where work is being performed.
- Avoid leaving personal items (chairs, toys, grills) in the common areas.
- Report any concerns to the property manager – do not communicate with the crew.
Spring community inspections
Each year, the Grounds Committee walks the neighborhood with our landscape contractor to review what’s needed to keep the neighborhood in top shape. We talk through the following items to develop a plan for the warm season:
- Mulching and edging trees and garden beds
- Insect control options
- Arborist needs for Country Creek’s community trees
- Stormwater pond/waterway maintenance
- Parking lot cleanup
Let us know if your corner of the neighborhood needs some attention!
