Chandler, Arizona, may be best known as one of the fastest-growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. However, this East Valley city is also known for an amazing HOA community unlike any other in the area, laying claim to roughly 120 waterfront homes. The community’s four man-made lakes delight residents and family guests with fishing and boating opportunities alongside amenities such as tennis, bocce ball, and greenbelts. Downtown Phoenix is just 30 minutes away, while major employers and shopping centers like Chandler Fashion Center and Intel are even closer.
Challenges
This property is a rare find in the Phoenix area where lakeside homes are incredibly uncommon. That treasured feature does come with challenges. Coordination with the waterways maintenance providers is a must for the landscape teams. Canadian geese are great for wildlife observing but they are known to be aggressive. Plus, these large birds’ droppings (up to three pounds a day) cause a mess that can also contaminate ponds.
This development began in the early 1990s so there were many outdated irrigation system components in place. Repairs and updates have to be managed and fit into the client’s budget. Another irrigation-related concern in Arizona is watering restrictions. Yellowstone Landscape teams also have to navigate mixed landscape approaches. Many areas featured xeriscaping, while grass is part of the common areas near the lakes, and other sections featured artificial turf.
Long, hot summers with average highs above 100°F from June through September can put plant health into steep decline. That challenge is made more difficult with very little annual rainfall. Around nine inches of rain is all that property owners can expect in typical years.
Results
For over ten years, Yellowstone Landscape has been overcoming these challenges through these important steps.
- Our branch manager has come to know the waterways maintenance provider very well, and this relationship helps avoid service conflicts.
- To manage the mess left behind by the numerous Canada geese, we deploy a porter daily for clean-up.
- Yellowstone’s local irrigation manager has navigated the irrigation system upgrades in stages to stay within the property owner’s budget.
- Outdated irrigation components were switched to modern smart irrigation components, reducing water waste immediately.
- Rain and moisture sensors save water, lower utility costs, and help the client stay within Phoenix-area watering regulations.
- Drought-tolerant plant selection helps landscapes thrive in the arid climate.
- Yellowstone crews have maintained Phoenix-area properties for many years and have been a forerunner in xeriscaping methods.
- Any turf concerns (artificial or natural) are handled by our comprehensive turf programs.
- When new turf problems arise, our crews can check in with our most experienced turf professionals who maintain premier athletic fields across the U.S.
- Heat stress is overcome by systematic plant health care monitoring.
- Mulch levels get extra attention to ensure plant roots stay as cool as possible to retain moisture.
Property Accolades
“The grounds are nice, lots of trees, professionally maintained.”
“The property is well kept with flowers and tidy shorelines.”
“Beautiful view and the neighborhood is very peaceful.”
Unexpected Lake Life
It’s hard to overstate how unique this property is. Lakeside living in this part of the country just isn’t what people expect to find. That makes our company’s job of maintaining this HOA community even more vital. Homeowners know how special their neighborhood is, and they want to keep it that way.
Fortunately, the property owners and management team have been a huge help working with Yellowstone Landscape to maintain that unique appeal. The communication has been remarkable. And that’s the biggest key to this partnership that’s been going strong for over a decade.
Sure, the little things matter when it comes to maintaining attractive outdoor areas. Attention to details, like noticing early signs of heat stress on fragile plants. Or the porter noticing certain mulched areas in need of freshening up. The little things matter as much in communications between clients and the landscape provider.
For example, being transparent about contract details that can be tweaked at renewal time to better serve the client. Or finding an affordable way to enhance the most visible parts of the property for an upcoming neighborhood event. Being mindful of the little things strengthens the business relationship and makes things work for both parties, and most of all, keeps the residents happy.
If you have unusual property challenges, such as wildlife issues, shorelines, or extreme heat, contact Yellowstone Landscape for a consultation. We’ll do a property walk-through to come up with tailored solutions that fit your property and budget.
