View from #10

View from #10

View from #10

 Update on Perimeter Wall Refurbishing

Starting last week, the perimeter wall, bridge abutments, Guard Houses and on-course restrooms are in the process of being cleaned, repaired and repainted.  The new colors will match those of the clubhouse.  In order to complete this project my team has to remove all vegetation that comes in contact with the surfaces to be painted.  The first noticeable change came to the trellises at each entrance.  The bougainvillea was pruned to provide access and will regenerate growth through the summer months to attain the proper effect.  The next eye-opening change will occur on Tuesday, May 5th.  The bougainvillea that has engulfed the wall behind #10  green will be cut back to allow our painters to complete their part of the project.  This will effect both the interior and exterior view of this area.  Once the painting is complete we will quickly replant this area to provide the proper buffer and aesthetics that Stonebridge deserves.

The process of determining the re-landscaping plan involved many site visits and discussions with three different Landscape Architects and most importantly member input.  The driving factors were: buffering, aesthetics and property value.  This process saw us returning to the original LA's design for this area.  The combination of robust Ligustroms, bougainvillea and a hedge of green and variegated arboricola will provide a more stately buffer.  The key to this type of design is proper maintenance.  We will employ a strict program to ensure separation of plant species to achieve the desired effect both inside at outside of the perimeter.

Th east side of the entrance will also be receiving a face-lift.  Most of the trees will remain in place.  The dilapidated lower plants will be replaced to provide consistency and improve the overall appearance.  We are looking forward to having a maintainable  landscape that our members will be proud to call home.  

I would like to reinforce the fact that the bougainvillea on #11 will not be removed during this re-landscaping.  Thank you for your patience during this extensive project.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

West of Entrance

West of Entrance