Yard of The Month

June 2021 Yard of the Month
June 2021:
 
Family: The Hall Family

Homeowner in Glen Abbey Since: 2017

Weekly Maintenance: The Hall family does their own maintenance (wow!)

Weed Control: ​​Natural Roots

Design and Installation: ​Three years ago, they used Outside Landscape Group to upgrade their landscaping.

Fun Fact:

Yard of the Month
 
One of the easiest ways to show your neighbors you care is by having a clean yard.  

The Glen Abbey Landscape Committee and the Board of Directors is please to announce the Yard of the Month program to recognize those homeowners who demonstrate effort in maintaining their property.  

The program will award residents each month for landscaping, and for holiday decorations during October and December.  Each winner will receive special recognition the website and the honor of displaying the official "Glen Abbey Yard of the Month" sign for one month.  

 
Program Guidelines:
  • Judging will be done by the Glen Abbey Landscape Committee
  • All current residents of Glen Abbey are automatically eligible to participate in the program.
  • The same property cannot receive more than one award in a rolling 12 month period.
  • Yard of the Month winners must be members in good standing with the Association, current with their Association dues, and free of current covenant violations. 
  • The upkeep of the yard can reflect the efforts of the residents themselves or that of a professional landscaper.
  • During their reign as Yard of the Month, winners are expected to maintain their yard in the same manner that allowed them to win the title. 
 
Judging Criteria:

Yard of the Month candidates for landscaping are judged on the appearance of their property as viewed from the street. Yards will be judged on overall appearance and factors include, but are not limited to, tidiness and neatness of the front and side yards, pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs, edged and defined lawns with no bare spots or excessive weeds. Grass shall be mowed and edged, and grass around foundations and fences shall be trimmed. Walkways, driveways and curbs shall be edged and free of debris and dirt.

Decorative Award for October and December: Yard of the Month candidates for decorative awards are judged solely on the exterior appearance of their property as viewed from the street. General maintenance and upkeep of the yard and home is included in the judging. Overall appearance, tastefulness, creativity, decorating in the " spirit of the holiday."