Expert Insights on Effective Landscape Maintenance

About this episode

This episode discusses effective landscape maintenance strategies for community associations.

Welcome to another episode of the Community Matters Podcast, hosted by Tony Campisi, CAE, Executive Director of the Keystone Chapter of Community Associations Institute. This episode delves into the critical nuances of managing and governing community associations with a focus on landscaping and grounds maintenance—one of the largest budget items for many associations. Featuring Melissa Blake from Bates Landscaping, the discussion covers effective strategies for snow removal, drought-tolerant landscapes, and long-term landscape maintenance planning. Whether you're a board member, a community manager, or a homeowner, tune in for invaluable insights into successful landscaping practices, budget management, and fostering a healthy partnership between community associations and service providers. Special thanks to our sponsor – Hoffman Law, LLC. Visit Hoffman Law online for more information. Community Matters is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play and on Spotify. Subscribe there or download the podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.

People in this episode

Host: Tony Campisi

Guest: Melissa Blake

Topics covered

• landscape maintenance
• community associations
• budget management
• snow removal
• drought-tolerant landscapes

Keywords

• landscaping
• grounds maintenance
• community management
• budgeting
• partnerships

Sponsors

Hoffman Law, LLC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bates Landscaping

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