Small-town charm infused with modern amenities at this 30-acre multi-family development. Located near the Savannah River, this distinguished apartment community offers gated access, pet-friendly environments, and even an exclusive library. Residents take pride in the ancient heritage live oaks, estimated to be over 200 years old. The community landscape is meticulously maintained, offering a source of pride, with Augusta National Golf Course just seven miles away. Neighbors enjoy a variety of social opportunities at the fitness center, basketball courts, covered playground, and BBQ area. Life flows at a gentler pace here, amidst the natural beauty of Augusta, enhanced by our Landscaping Services for Multi Family Community.
Challenges
What comes with every landscape in Augusta, Georgia? Comparisons to the perfection of Augusta National Golf Course. That proximity raises the bar exponentially for expectations on this property. Not only do locals make these comparisons, but new movers to the city have seen the awe-inspiring turf and azaleas broadcast during the Masters every spring. And landscape is so important, that our client has employed a neutral third-party horticulturist, who judges our performance each month, adding more pressure for our service crews.
Then there’s the soil quality issue. Much of South Georgia’s soil has excess clay, while some areas are sandy, which impacts drainage and plant health. This community also has aging landscape elements, with many species being over 12 years old. Incredible levels of care are a must to keep them vibrant, especially when the soil isn’t always ideal.
“The clay soils of our areas can have poor aeration that limits root growth.” ~The Augusta Chronicle
Another challenge is the area’s rapid population growth. As people flock to this once quiet area of Georgia, they seek out popular multi-family developments such as this one. Yellowstone Landscape employees are at a higher risk with the increased traffic. They must also be extra vigilant with maintenance safety, as many children play outdoors daily. Finally, not being allowed to use gas power equipment for pruning is another huge challenge. Hand-pruning is mandated by the client, forcing crews to divert from normal procedures, which does produce the desired results, but reduces landscape maintenance efficiency.
Results
Since partnering with the client in 2019 at this property, Yellowstone Landscape has used the following processes to overcome landscaping challenges and meet the client’s high expectations.
- Strategic use of tropical plants produces impactful annual displays, showcasing top-tier landscaping at high-visibility areas.
- Over 2,000 bales of pinestraw are used annually, suppressing weeds naturally while giving a nod to the area’s famous golf course.
- Extra Yellowstone personnel with resort landscaping experience are brought in from neighboring projects when needed.
- The third-party horticulturalist has scored our performance at over 90 points on every occasion (100-point scale).
- Soil amendments have improved soil quality as our comprehensive landscape program naturally enhances the soil.
- Our company’s dedicated account manager handles all specialized tasks to keep aging plants healthy.
- Consistent quality standards are met by utilizing only Yellowstone employees on this property (no subcontractors used).
- Our company invests in regular safety training and uses the latest technology (e.g., in-cab cameras) to ensure safety.
- All Yellowstone Landscape employees receive thorough equipment training, while drivers also go through a rigorous driver safety program.
- Our hiring policy aims to hire the most experienced landscape professionals, so they have expertise with any maintenance task, including hand-pruning.
- Other Yellowstone clients require strict quiet time hours, so we’ve developed tactics for efficiency even when modern equipment can’t be used.
Community Impressions
“Complex is well-kept, grass always neat, beautiful trees and flowers.”
“Landscaping, foliage, and the community itself are gorgeous.”
“Quiet and peaceful place to live.”
On Par With The Best
It can be a difficult position for a property manager facing comparisons to properties that receive global attention for their landscaping like Augusta National. However, those comparisons can instead be seen as opportunities to rise to the occasion and provide world-class outdoor areas for your tenants and staff. That was the option chosen by this client.
At Yellowstone Landscape, we’re honored to be a partner in that endeavor. While we were selected partly based on our teams’ national awards for landscaping excellence, there’s more to it. Our employees are true masters of their craft who also receive ongoing education to continuously sharpen their landscaping skills. These professionals would be totally comfortable caring for the greens and brilliant azaleas at Augusta National.
Fortunately, these landscape pros are on the Yellowstone team, keeping this community’s lush lawns and prestigious live oaks thriving. Kudos to the client for valuing the heritage of those amazing specimens and the longevity of other landscaping elements. It shows a commitment to the tenants they serve and the environment we all aim to preserve.
If you feel like your property deserves the chance to rise to the level of other remarkable landscapes, contact Yellowstone Landscape today.
