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Getting Rid of Nuisance Plants
Springtime means many things—warmer weather, switching from clunky boots to sandals, picnics and baseball—but it also signifies the start of many weeks of arduous work toward the ultimate goal of creating a lush, beautiful turf. Unfortunately, waiting underground, ready to ruin that flawlessly manicured landscape, are mean green aliens—otherwise known as weeds. Cutting, spraying and mowing seems to temporarily keep them at bay, but eventually they rear their ugly head again. Can weeds really be tamed? Read More
Mark Your Calendar for Expo 2011
It’s time to turn our attention to The New Jersey Cooperator’s 2011 Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo, a must-attend event for the Garden State’s property managers, board members, real estate professionals, shareholders and
unit owners.
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Harvesting H2O
A few generations ago, if you didn't have a well—and sometimes even if you did—your home had a rain barrel outside. It was a free, low-maintenance way to
collect fresh water for cooking, cleaning, and other household needs.
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Keeping Green, Saving Green
These days, nearly everybody is looking for ways to save money. Like many
families, some community associations are now dealing with the consequences of
not having been thrifty in the past, and searching for ways to pare back their
bottom line. Sometimes, the lack of available maintenance funds during tough
economic times can take members of an HOA by surprise. As a result, crucial
expenditures—such as landscape maintenance—are the first to be cut.
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What Works, What Doesnt?
Here comes spring, and it might be nice to improve the look of things around your association’s grounds with some new flowers, shrubs, or trees. With the dizzying array of plants to choose from, selecting the right ones can be a daunting challenge, and a visit to the local nursery can leave you with more questions than answers. Before you go, it’s a good idea to sort through the various options: perennial or annual, deciduous or evergreen, high maintenance or low maintenance, early bloom or late bloom… these are just a few of the factors to be considered. Read More
Greening Your Lawn
Grass grows, yes. But lush and healthy grass doesn't just grow on its own. Whether you live in a townhome community or a high-rise condominium complex, your lawns and grassy common spaces act as a welcome mat to all who arrive at your property. The grass that grows there provides a backdrop for shrubs and flowers, adding to the curb appeal—as well as the overall value—of your property. By mapping out a sound lawn maintenance program, your building or association can add value and enable residents and shareholders to enjoy beautiful lawns and green spaces throughout the year. Read More
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
It's an inescapable truth: there's no such thing as a prosperous, attractive community with unkempt landscaping. Value and beauty go hand in hand and that premise is true for homeowner associations, too. At the very least, residents want green lawns and healthy trees, and beyond that, they usually insist on attractive bushes and shrubbery, as well as blooming plants. Read More
Good Lawn Care Can Keep You in the Green
Spring is a time to dream about perfectly manicured lawns spreading in every direction around your association. But gorgeous grass doesn't always grow without help—and it's not always weed-free. Pesky plants like crabgrass and dandelions detract from the look of your HOA's landscaping scheme, and can exacerbate residents' allergies. But by following the right regimen for your grass, you can keep appearances by these and other weeds to a minimum. Read More
Eco-Friendly Landscaping
In the face of rising water costs, maintenance costs, and a continued depressed
housing market, many community associations are finding long-term savings
through new landscape strategies that also help our environment. Eco-friendly landscaping practices are not just the domain of the nature lover
anymore. They can mean significant returns on your investment.
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Bountiful Harvest
The “greening” of condominium living is expanding to the landscape, where shared fruit and
vegetable gardens get residents involved and add beauty to the property. They’re not the Garden of Eden, but from small to large, they provide a bountiful
harvest year-round for the resident homeowners.
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