The
Ashton Village Homeowners Association sponsors a “Yard of the Month” program
year around. The purpose of the program is to recognize Ashton Village neighbors
who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby
contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large. This is a
non-monetary award and the program is administered entirely by volunteers.
PRIZE:
All award winners receive an official “Ashton Village Yard of the Month”
lawn-sign, to be placed on their property for the duration of their award
month. Position of the sign should be prominent in the yard located midway
between the street and the front of the house.
The Ashton Village HOA congratulates all “Yard of the Month” award selections and encourages all neighbors to join the efforts of these homeowner’s in keeping their yards and homes beautiful. Thank you.
CONTEST GUIDELINES:
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Key criteria include manicured yard, beautification, originality and creativity. |
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The upkeep of the yard can reflect the efforts of the residents themselves or that of a professional landscaper or groundskeeper. |
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An award duration term lasts a single calendar month and runs from the first day of the month to the last day of that same month. |
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The same property cannot receive more than one award in the same rolling 12 month calendar period. At least 12 months must elapse between awards for the same yard. |
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In the event they are selected, a homeowner may elect to refrain from participation and are asked to work with their neighbors to select a suitable replacement winner. |
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More than one Yard of the Month recipient may be selected in a single month. In other words, multiple yards may be concurrently recognized. |
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Yard of the Month winners should be current with their Association dues. |
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While an individual's home is being recognized as an Ashton Village "Yard of the Month" they are expected to maintain their yard in the same manner that allowed them to win the title. |
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Winners may be disqualified if their property is in violation of any HOA covenants or city regulations. |
| JUDGING
CRITERIA: Ashton Village Yard of the Month candidates are judged solely on the total exterior appearance of their property and front yard as viewed from the street. General upkeep of the yard and property is paramount. Factors include the overall
appearance, tidiness and neatness of the front of the property as evidenced
by pruned, trimmed & shaped foliage, edged and defined lawns, borders &
flower beds, and a visually appealing facade. |
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LAWN: Healthy grass with no bare spots or excessive weeds. Grass shall be mowed and edged, and grass around foundations and fences shall be trimmed. Debris (garbage, pet feces, etc.) shall be picked up and removed. A unified, simple and balanced landscape design. Neat and natural. | |
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LANDSCAPE & FLOWER BEDS: Beds weeded and edged. Flowers deadheaded and dead plants removed. Trees and shrubs pruned. Natural areas cleaned. Beautification efforts including new flowers, new trees, new shrubs, etc. Plantings in scale with the surroundings and limited to a few different types of plants rather than too many which may confuse the eye. | |
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WALKWAYS & DRIVEWAYS: Walkways and driveways shall be clean and stain free (including trash containers or yard products removed from view). Area in front of curb free from debris and dirt. Evening appearance after dusk including accent lighting, safety lighting, visible interior lighting, etc. | |
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AESTHETICS: Overall look of landscaping (formal versus informal, use of color and textures, garden art). Inviting look of front entryway (hanging baskets, pots, cleanliness etc.) Originality/creativity (any special touches of the owner i.e., yard art, bird feeders, etc.) |
Summary note: While lack of strict adherence to the criteria above does not necessarily result in a disqualification, these principles offer general guidelines that are recognized by the Ashton Village Yard of the Month program.