The 2023 Summer Reminders bulletin is out with details concerning ongoing landscaping and tree work, highlights on the recent Grove revitalization project and advice on pet care during the summer months.
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First Choice Disposal will pick up trash and recyclables in Weathersfield on Wednesday, May 31, instead of the normal Tuesday pick up.
Ruppert Landscape will be pruning in WSG from Wednesday, May 24 to Wednesday, May 31, on a Close-by-Close basis, weather permitting. This includes bushes, shrubs, and small trees on both personal property and in Common Areas, especially around parking areas.
Plastic bags with colored marking tape will be distributed to each Close and placed on a bench in your Common or with one of your neighbors. Please check the bench or with your neighbors to obtain the tape. It is important that you use the tape to identify any plants that are on your private property that you DO NOT want Ruppert to prune. Anything not marked will be pruned.
Once Ruppert has finished in your Close, please remove the tape from your plants and leave any unused tape on the bench in your Close for pickup.
NOTE: Per Ruppert’s contract, the crew will not prune beyond the HVAC system or behind residences. The crew has been similarly instructed not to go beyond these points.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation,
David L. Piet, Landscape Chair
Over the last several weeks, the Landscape Committee has been working closely with Ruppert Landscape to develop an affordable turf beautification renovation plan for our community. On April 5, 2023, Ruppert’s WSG Area Manager, Field Manager, and the Landscape Committee surveyed each Close to determine if, and how much, each main Common Area and areas near/around private property, needed turf renovation. That survey indicated that while many of the Common Areas, as well as sections around private property, did not need renovation due to the spring rains and warmer weather, other areas did need some kind of renovation. Ruppert then submitted an initial proposal for work to start toward the middle of April, but that proposal was costly and somewhat incomplete. The Landscape Committee felt that the proposal needed a second review before contracting the work.
On April 17, the Landscape Committee met with the Regional Manager and another senior Area Manager to review the initial proposal. After a thorough review and a walk around several Closes, Ruppert’s strong recommendation was to put off the turf renovation (especially seeding and fertilizing) until fall due to the following:
Since these compelling and cost-conscious recommendations make a great deal of sense, Turf Renovation will occur this fall.
April — Throughout WSG -TBD
This step is needed to prepare the soil for the fall application of Tall Fescue seed and fertilizer to all areas to be surveyed in the fall.
Fall – Late September – Early October – TBD:
NOTE: While lime will be applied to all areas in WSG in April, not all areas will require aeration and seeding in the fall. Prior to these applications, the Landscape Committee and Ruppert will conduct a Close-by-Close survey to determine which Common Areas and areas around residences need the following two applications of all surveyed areas.
NOTE: A Notice with specific Closes and/or residences will be sent out announcing these interventions prior to the work being done.
This will be an expensive undertaking since turf renovation consists of double aeration of the affected areas, the application of lime, reseeding, fertilizer, and initial watering upon installation. The Ruppert proposal further states: “All newly installed plant material shall be covered by a one-time, six-month replacement warranty … and is contingent upon proper watering and maintenance being provided by the owner.” Since this project will be very expensive and will consume a good portion of the Landscape budget for 2023, the Landscape Committee appeals to residents in each Close for assistance, if possible, after the work has been done in the Fall. The watering and maintenance of your areas will help ensure that our funds have been well spent and that the rejuvenation of these areas will proceed as planned. Ruppert would charge from $60.00 to $100.00 per hour to water depending upon how subsequent watering would be done, which would substantially increase the cost of this project.
Thank you for your understanding and for your continuing collective efforts to keep WSG beautiful.
David Piet, Landscape Committee Chair
P.S. I will be out of town from April 19 – May 9, 2023, so there will be no “Maintenance” signs put out on the two “What’s Happening in WSG” stands along Weathersfield and Swim and Croquet. Regular maintenance will be every Wednesday, weather permitting.
Subject: Ruppert Landscape in Weathersfield
Reminders:
Let’s keep up the great work of keeping WSG clean and beautiful.
During the week of February 13-17, 2023, a crew from CTI will be blowing debris off the roofs of homes and garages throughout the community. This company handled the project last year.
Please address questions to Mill House Properties at hoa@millhouseproperties.com or 919-448-5151.
The Winter 2023 Reminders bulletin is out with details concerning winter landscaping and tree work, information concerning the recently passed rental cap amendment to our covenants and new insurance guidance.
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Ruppert Landscaping:
During regular maintenance in WSG on Wednesday, January 11, Ruppert will also pick up Christmas trees. Please put your tree at the entrance of your Close or in the designated area in your Close where you regularly place your paper leaf bags and other yard debris.
Davey Tree:
As usual, it will be noisy due to the use of chain saws and the chipper.
The WSG Insurance Committee has issued updated guidance on insurance for Weathersfield homeowners. The document explains what the covenants provide about the insurance coverage WSG must maintain on Weathersfield property, describes the insurance policy currently maintained by WSG and offers recommendations to homeowners when they are updating or selecting their own homeowners insurance coverage.
A copy of the guidance can be found on the Weathersfield website under the “Documents,” “Guidelines for Homeowners” tab or by clicking: Insurance Guidance.