Landscape “Extras”


What your Landscape Maintenance Contract May Not Include But Could Save Money In The Long Run


By Melissa Guyott, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, and John Ellis M


any boards & managers sit down each fall to begin the budget process for the upcoming year. Landscape maintenance can usually account for


a large portion of any association’s operating budget. When  to make cuts in this area.


Many landscape companies will only build their maintenance contracts around those  services detailed in our article may not be needed for every association and may not   


  with aphids can cause damage to nearby car paint and create sticky sidewalks leading   


 term budgeting strategies on which of these practices would be appropriate to their    can save the association money over time in decreased irrigation use and fewer dead plant and tree replacements.


   the time and resources to this goal or by choosing to implement this care only   value of the assets of the association.


20 Community Associations Journal | June 2020 


 pleasant environment for visitors and can increase  percent. Ongoing care helps ensure your trees stay 


Elimination of Tree Care:


  property and structures by not recognizing potential issues before they arise.


Barking – Applying Mulch


 Bark Mulch to Landscape Beds:


     improves plant health. Mulch creates a detailed look that instantly adds value to your property.


Elimination of Routine Mulch Applications:


  but more time and inputs will be needed for  plant health and the chance for a healthy plant 


Tree Care – Trimming & Spraying


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