Raintree Resort Casitas HOA

Landscape Committee

Completed 2009 Highlights

Current members:
Terry Forde-Edgar - Chair
Marilyn Obermiller
Jan Cimino
John & Donna Novak

Landscape Service:
WE Landscape


Tree Service:
Turner Trees
Dave Turner 602-318-4908
Dennis (crew suprv.)

Property Statistics:
Watered Lawn/Turf area = 33,560 sq ft
Granite/Graval area = 63,414 sq ft

1. WE Landscaping was awarded the community landscaping contract on 6/3/2005 after review of five bids. The previous landscape company gave notice to the association to discontinue service in May 2005.
2. The mesquite, palo brea/verde and jacyranda trees were all thinned and trimmed in December 2005.
3. Entry, horse statute island and pool area designs were provided by WE Landscaping to the committee. These designs are low maintenance and they use plants to provide color and blossoms for all four seasons.
4. Entry lighting post and sign lighting designs were provided to the association lighting committee. (NOTE; the Raintree entry sign lighting design was not chosen by the lighting committee and BOD)

Future Plans for 2009 and beyond

1. Maintain current level of beauty in the community and manage budgets & expenditures accordingly.

Property Landscaping Information

A landscape request form has been developed for suggestions and special requests from homeowners to the committee.

Facts:
Turf Area = 33,560 sq ft
Gravel Area = 63,414 sq ft
# trees = 316 all species
avg monthly irrigation cost = $1500
# of grass seed bags needed for winter lawn seeding each October = 12

Favorite Landscaping Websites

City of Scottsdale Water Department
Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
Landscape Architectural Website
Golf Course Landscape Architectural Site
Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
Arizona Native Plants Organization
Arizona Nurseries Association
Arid Zone Trees Company
Landscaper List
WE Landscape Group