It’s not always the case that a multifamily apartment community feels like home, but here, it’s an undeniable fact. Back in 1989, the property’s owners set their minds to designing ideal environments where residents would love to raise a family and could take pride in their community. Key components of that dream were enhancing the landscaping to levels found in top HOA neighborhoods and maximizing engagement through numerous activities, from book clubs to food co-ops to single-parent programs. Thirty properties and 35 years later, countless families have been blessed by the property owners’ desire to build more than a roof to put over someone’s head.
Challenges
Two issues that, when combined, can make maintaining a healthy landscape in this community difficult are heavy tree cover and leaf drop. Shade can rob turfgrass of the sunlight needed to stay vibrant and green. Add in the potential for fungus diseases brought on by decaying leaves, and the concerns go up a level. Plus, scheduling leaf clean-ups is not an exact science, as the weather can alter the timing from fall to fall.
Even the soil here works against creating a healthy landscape due to Georgia’s famous red clay soil. It can be an uphill battle to keep the soil amendments at proper levels. And that battle is constant since this property’s number one value proposition is the landscaping features that were designed to be head and shoulders above typical apartment communities.
One last challenge—this is truly a great place to raise a family, so that means there are lots of young children on the property at all times. So, extra vigilance is needed while operating any lawn care equipment, and company drivers have to be aware of school bus schedules.
Results
Yellowstone Landscape has overcome these challenges and pitfalls as you’ll see below, leading to a decades long relationship with the property owner.
- A comprehensive year-round turf care program nips problems in the bud.
- Soil testing takes into account the heavy leaf drops each fall.
- Using the “right plant, right place” principle overcomes clay-filled soil sections.
- As the trees mature, our team pivots on plant choices when shade expands too far for certain species to thrive.
- From high-end resorts to collegiate sports fields, our experience with high expectations helps us meet the client’s goals and raise the bar even higher.
- Getting to know this client in the initial stages ten years ago set our team up for success, and communication has been excellent.
- Safety is our top priority, so we often work around school bus schedules when more children are walking outdoors.
- Yellowstone Landscape’s safety rodeos are widely regarded as the most comprehensive in the landscaping industry.
- Our safety programs are so systematic that we have customers who ask for guidance on upgrading their employee safety initiatives (especially those who work with machinery).
- During our landscaping health inspections, Yellowstone team members monitor for signs of harmful Georgia insects that could hurt children (e.g., fire ants, yellowjackets, wasps, etc.).
Resident Testimonials
“Perfect community if you have children and want a safe, clean, and quiet environment.”
“Love strolling around our well-landscaped outdoor areas”
“Great landscape, quiet neighborhood, awesome staff.”
Pride Built Here
At Yellowstone Landscape, we take pride in what we do. We believe in purpose and ours happens to be beautifying outdoor spaces. That’s the main reason we treasure working with this Atlanta area client so much. The care they show for their residents is something to behold and something for developers just starting out to aspire to.
It goes to show no matter what kind of job title you have or what type of business you run, you can make a difference in people’s lives. We often talk about all the proven mental and physical benefits of well-maintained green spaces. Well, this case study proves it once again, but it also puts a fine point on one more thing.
Hardly anything matters more than the environment a person finds themselves in. It shapes their health, mindset, and their aspirations. Children are born into the world without being given a choice of their home address. Luckily for the many families who have lived in this community over the years, their children had the advantage of growing up in a peaceful, eye-pleasing place they could call home.
Not sure how to create a community that gives residents a great start and sense of pride? Start by enhancing the landscaping and contact Yellowstone Landscape for a consultation.
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