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How Valley Terrace HOA partnered with Serpico Landscaping for a green makeover

Colorful water efficient flowerbed in Bay Area HOA
Valley Terrace HOA AFTER Serpico’s property enhancements (Building I)

The Situation

Valley Terrace HOA needed to renew its community of more than 300 condominiums by improving landscaping around all of its buildings and commons. Due to inefficient irrigation and years of drought, watering restrictions and high water costs, the property looked tired. Some areas were bare or plants were dying from exposed roots. The Board reported that loss of plants was leading to erosion and muddy, slippery sidewalks during rain.

Project Objectives

The HOA Board asked Serpico to design an affordable plan for making its grounds attractive and safe again by:

  1. Upgrading a decades-old irrigation system
  2. Installing a variety of colorful, sustainable plants
dull empty flowerbeds around condo buildings in Bay Area HOA
Valley Terrace HOA BEFORE landscape makeover (Left: Building I; Right

Planning with the HOA Board Members

Serpico’s information gathering process before, during, and following completion of a project includes regular property walkthroughs with HOA Board Members and Managers. During walkthroughs, we discuss problems, community preferences and potential solutions. This is how planning for the Valley Terrace project began in 2017.

Serpico’s landscaping solutions

Valley Terrace’s spray irrigation system was at 40 percent efficiency for sustaining plantings and conserving water when Serpico began work on the HOA’s watering system. The Board decided to upgrade to a high efficiency drip irrigation system combined with some spray watering. The result is 95 percent efficient irrigation.

Landscape color design plans for condo building
Color design plans for landscape makeover (Building K)

Listening closely to community preferences, Serpico suggested a combination of plants from carpet roses and Dianthus to dramatic grasses and shrubs that add color and texture while requiring low to average watering. Combined with excellent drip irrigation, these plantings create a pretty, waterwise environment. Plant palettes and planting design maps helped the HOA Board and Manager in visualizing changes to come.

To improve sustainability, especially during the dry season (May through November), application of fertilizer is built into the water system. This is called fertigation. The Valley Terrace HOA Board also requested installation of a WeatherTRAK® digital data system that reports on watering needs based on daily weather and soil moisture levels.

Valley Terrace HOA AFTER Serpico’s landscape makeover (Building M)

A very happy HOA

The Valley Terrace HOA Board in December 2018 sent Serpico a thank-you letter regarding their project’s results. They reported improved “street appeal” and walkway safety as well as reduced vandalism in their clubhouse/pool area. Regarding irrigation, they said that “the change out to a full drip irrigation system should save on the monthly water bill.”


“Valley Terrace undertook a major re-landscaping project as part of the overall refurbishment of our complex. The landscaping project has reaped many benefits for the Association including reducing incidents of vandalism in the clubhouse/pool area; eliminating the hazard of slippery, muddy sidewalks in areas where the landscape had been removed and not replaced; and improving the street appeal of our complex to the point where realtors advertise “lush” landscape. The Change out to the full drip irrigation system should save on the monthly water bill. It has been refreshing to experience the level of customer service exemplified by the Serpico Landscaping Team. One of the sentiments expressed by the Board President and the chair of the Landscape Committee is, “Serpico listens to us!” Thank you!

– J. Barnes, President Valley Terrace HOA
– C. Hensiek, Landscape Committee


Did you know Serpico Landscaping was created specifically for HOAs?

Our founder, Sharon Serpico Hanson has walked in your shoes. She established Serpico in 1989 after being an HOA president frustrated by poor customer service and horticultural practices in the landscaping industry. She decided to do it better.
Serpico Landscaping wants to make your life less stressful and your community more attractive. Learn how Serpico partners with HOA Boards to create and maintain affordable, beautiful, waterwise landscapes.

 

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Serpico Landscaping is uniquely positioned in Northern California as an organization with a prime focus to help discerning HOAs and Commercial Property Owners create their dream living environments. We partner with HOA Boards, Commercial Property Owners and the Property Management firms that represent them to plan and provide services that exceed their expectations. Serpico provides full-service landscaping maintenance, irrigation management, landscape design and enhancements, and tree care services. Above all, we provide peace of mind and satisfaction to our clients—all at a good value.

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