Mulch and Landscaping Requirements

Spring is here and there are many owners contemplating sprucing up their landscaping beds.  The landscaping rules are included below.  This year the Association WILL NOT be applying mulch to the landscaping beds.  An owner may spread their own mulch; and it must match the following color:

Dark Brown, Double Shredded, Hard Wood, No Filler.  Below are samples of mulch you can purchase at Lowes or Home Depot.

5.  Landscaping

A.    A request to modify the landscaping in the front bed, bed alongside of garage, between driveways or rear of deck, (except annual flowers) is required to be submitted to the Board via an Alteration/Modification form.

B.    Front mulched areas must, at a minimum, contain base plantings consisting of evergreens and deciduous shrubs and bushes that will be similar in size to the original builder’s installation.  Any changes must be approved by the Board of Directors using an Alteration/Modification.

C.    Artificial flowers and artificial plants displayed or planted anywhere outside of the unit are not permitted.

D.    Perennial Flowers, ornamental grasses or small bushes may be added to the front mulched areas or along the mulched area between driveways as long as they are not higher than the current shrubs and bushes.  An Alteration/Modification form must be approved by the Board of Directors before planting.

E.    Annual flowers, plants, etc. may be added to the front mulched areas or along the mulched area between driveways, as long as they are not higher than the current shrubs and bushes.

F.    There is a limit of six (6) flower pots in any of these colors: beige, tan, brown, green, gray, white, terra cotta or black for use on the front or mulched areas.

G.    Flowers, grasses and plants must be trimmed to keep them within a height of 36 inches from the ground.

H.    Nothing is to be planted in the grass areas. The co-owner MAY reduce the size of the front planting area upon approval from the Board of Directors via an Alteration/Modification form. 

I.      Anything planted by co-owners must be maintained by co-owners.  If the landscaping service mistakenly pulls or cuts flowers, shrubs or plants that were installed by the co-owners, the association will not replace them.

J.     Bed Edging:  Installation of bed edging is permitted only by approval from the Board via an Alteration/Modification Request form.

K.    Landscaping stones are not permitted in any common areas.

L.     The Association currently spreads mulch every two years.  Mulch installed by co-owners must closely match the original mulch used by the landscaping company.  Call BLS for the allowable color or refer to Blog.  An Alteration/Modification Request form must be submitted to the Board for approval, prior to installation.

M.   Landscaping in rear of property around deck:  Landscaping is now allowed around the perimeter of the deck; and must not impede the work of the lawn service company.  The area must be no deeper than two feet.  An Alteration/Modification Request form must be submitted to the Board for approval before installation.  The co-owner is responsible for the mulch and maintenance of this area.