Archive for the ‘Landscaping’ Category

Annual Tree Trimming Work to start in January 2025

Posted on: December 30th, 2024

The annual tree trimming work will start in January and will last approximately three to four weeks. The contract for tree trimming was finalized in the past few months after an extensive analysis of tree trimming companies including costs and experience. The board decided after lengthy debate to let the contract with Enhanced Arbor Management. […]

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Paseo de las Verdes – Canary Palm Trees

Posted on: November 11th, 2024

Several weeks ago the city notified us that two of the three large canary palms at the entrance to our community on Paseo de las Verdes are infested with the palm weevil. These three trees are owned and maintained by the city. At least two of the three will die. We explored treating them ourselves […]

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Overwatering of homeowners landscaping

Posted on: October 10th, 2024

We are seeing more and more instances of homeowners overwatering their landscaping and this is creating safety situations as well as damaging common area landscaping including parkways where the turf and trees are becoming saturated. Excess water on sidewalks is found more frequently these days and can cause people to slip and fall. These problems […]

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Summary of Common Area Landscaping

Posted on: July 24th, 2024

Many homeowners may not have a full appreciation of the enormity of the work that is done to maintain our community looking as it does.Below is a break down of areas of responsibility and total areas maintained at Encinitas Ranch. Total areas maintained 248,292 sq. turf (5.7 acres) 453,226 sq. ft. Street, walking trails and […]

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Damage to HOA Common Areas

Posted on: July 12th, 2024

The community is finding more instances where damage is being caused in our common areas which include landscaped slopes. Homeowners may be wanting to improve views or have issues with specific trees or plants. We are looking for everyone’s help to avoid future problems as in most cases additional expenses are incurred to replace plants […]

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Landscaping Enhancements – Before and After

Posted on: June 20th, 2024

Below are some photos showing just a few of the areas where the community has made substantial improvements to our landscaping. This work was done over the past few years.  

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