The New England Condominium, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly - Articles - Landscaping

The Arbor Day Foundation

no@spam.com (Jim Douglass) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:19:18 EDT

The organization, with founder JohnRosenow still at the helm, is active in educating the public about the beauty and significance of trees in our world and in our lives.

Fairfield, Connecticut

no@spam.com ( Nancye Tuttle) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:18:40 EDT

Fairfield, Connecticut is an upscale suburban enclave of tiny neighborhoods, pristine beaches, and big city proximity. The mix is so popular that most people, once they've settled in, want to stay put. Walter Hibbs is one of those happy campers.

"The Contractor's Disappeared!"

no@spam.com (Yvonnne Zipp) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:17:59 EDT

It’s the ultimate fear of anyone who has ever remodeled anything larger than a birdhouse: A month into the project, the contractor disappears – taking half the budgeted money and leaving a large hole in the building in exchange.

Hardscaping Your Condo

no@spam.com (Steven Cutler) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:17:21 EDT

When most people think of a condo’s landscaping, images come to mind of well-trimmed lawns, beautiful flowers or stately trees. But there is another part of landscaping that is just as important, but not as well known – hardscaping.

Don't Bug Me

no@spam.com (Matthew Worley) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:16:42 EDT

With spring comes a much-awaited opportunity for the beautification of condo green spaces, many of which may have been neglected throughout the colder months. Yet the arrival of warm weather also heralds the arrival of pesky insects and other plant pests that may impede a manager’s landscaping plans.

Bountiful Harvest

no@spam.com ( Ann Connery Frantz ) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:16:05 EDT

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.

Mark Your Calendars for The New England Condo Expo, May 24, 2011

no@spam.com (New England Condominium) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:34:53 EDT

The countdown is on for the third annual New England Condo Expo, which is only about six weeks away.

Come Prepared to Learn at the Condo Expo!

no@spam.com (New England Condominium) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:36:08 EDT

The New England Condo Expo on May 12th at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston is more than just a great place to meet condominium professionals and network with community association leaders– it’s also a tremendous opportunity to learn more about running a successful community.

Harvesting H2O

no@spam.com (Yvonnne Zipp) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:05:35 EDT

“Rainwater collection systems (e.g., cisterns, underground tanks, ponds) can significantly reduce or completely eliminate the amount of potable waterused for irrigation,” said Ashley Katz, spokeswoman for the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington. “Rainwater can be collected from roofs, plazas, and paved areas and then filtered by a combination of graded screens and paper filters to prepare it for irrigation.”

Landscaping Harmony

no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:01:59 EDT

The most common method of maintaining a landscape has typically been: “mow, apply a generous and regular supply of man-made fertilizers and pesticides to prevent weeds, water and repeat.” But just because it’s the most widespread doesn’t mean it’s the healthiest process for the lawn, the condominium owners and the environment.