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Landscaping
BLAND LANDSCAPING:
Lawns: Complete turf care; mowing, fertilization, pre and post-emergent weed control.
Mulch Application: When approved, mulch is distributed to front, side, and backyards. Ongoing weed control in mulched beds.
Trees: Trees in front and back of all homes are limbed-up, ornamental trees interfering with driveways, sidewalks and riding mower clearance will be trimmed. Japanese Maples will never be trimmed.
Click here for Bland’s turf and ornamental plant care.
Click here for Bland’s 2025 Horticultural & Turf Management schedule.
HOMEOWNER RESPONSIBILITIES :
Water your grass, trees, shrubs, and “grass eyebrows” (beside your driveway) if irrigation does not reach them. Please note Briar Chapel requires the homeowner maintain these areas.
A foundation screen of shrubbery is required for all Briar Chapel homes. If a tree dies, you must replace it. If you want to remove shrubs or trees, you will need to get approval from Briar Chapel through a Design Review Request. All non-native, invasive species are banned and are listed in the Briar Chapel Covenants.
LANDSCAPE FLAGS: Issued to residents who would like to opt out of two provided services. Flag selections remain for one year unless a home is sold or a resident is unable to care for the beds.
BLUE indicates you do not want your shrubs trimmed.
RED signifies you would like no weed control/Roundup spraying in your mulched beds.
LAWNS including edging are not effected by flags. Spring treatment is a preemergent + fertilizer combo.
REQUEST a flag by contacting Encore Community Manager thru this form.
The Briar Chapel Design Guidelines contain recommendations for trees and shrubs, pages 50-52.