Category Archives: Maintenance

Are we killing our trees with mulch?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Robbie Wigley

I just ran across this instructive video on the proper way to mulch around a tree.  We have quite a few young trees in the Association that may need to be checked.  It is a pretty simple fix.

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Storm Water Ponds! Could this be us?

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Robbie Wigley

The Star and Tribune  has long article in today’s paper that some metro areas have storm-water ponds that are chemical soups of pesticides, fertilizers, pet wastes, oil, grease and other contaminants.  Driveway sealants play a big part in this contamination.  … Continue reading →

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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway of Native Tree Saplings

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Robbie Wigley

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway of Native Tree Saplings April 30 & May 1 @ Just Food Friday, April 30, 3-6p.m. AND Saturday, May 1, 10am-1pm (or until they run out of trees) in the front of the store, 516 Water … Continue reading →

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Snowplowing for our driveways

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Griff Wigley

I’ve been really pleased with the snowplowing service for our townhouse association thus far this year.  Not only is the plowing done promptly in the early morning (usually before 6 am). But they return to plow again after the city … Continue reading →

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New paint

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Griff Wigley

Robbie picked out the colors and after a thumbs-up from the Valley Pond Association board, our unit of four townhomes got a paint job this fall.

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Sealcoating Driveways!

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

Harvey Reynolds will be here tomorrow morning, Monday July 20th, to sealcoat our driveways.  Please make sure to keep your cars parked in the garage or out on the street.  You might want to close your window too!

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Lawn Care

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

We will be discussing the present state of our lawn care at the June 9th Board Meeting.  Sherry Freking has done some research for this discusion that would be helpful to take a look at so everyone has the same … Continue reading →

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