Landscaping Committee

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Mission

The Landscaping Committee is established for the purpose of reviewing all common areas within the Districts, and to further make recommendations regarding the care and maintenance of the common areas within the Districts. 

From Resolution Establishing Landscaping Committee - September 26, 2017

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Details about the invasive Japanese Beetles

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​On behalf of the landscape committee, the linked report provided by Colorado State University offers details about the invasive Japanese Beetles. Please familiarize yourself about the invasive insect in doing your part to keep them at bay from the community as a whole.

Thanks,
​Solterra Landscape Committee

Posted March 4, 2025

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Spring 2024 Engagement Meeting Presentation  (PowerPoint download)

Solterra Landscaping Plant Recommendations

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The focus for 2023 will be:

For Spring 2023:

• Remediate all beds on both sides of Indiana from W. Iliff to Alameda
• Remediate the internal beds (F1-12)
• Identify native areas needing rejuvenation
• Replace turf where the invasive Dwarf fountain grass has been active
• Replace dead evergreen trees
• Deep root fertilization of trees with iron chlorosis​
  

For Fall 2023:

• Replace dead/dying deciduous trees.
• Prune dead branches from Evergreen trees.
• Monitor beds for dying plants and replace.
• Warranty items from the spring.

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Landscape Committee

Daniel Dominic - Chair
Katie Jones
Leean McGraw
Susan Murphy
Jack Arnold                                         
Laura Paviglianiti                                    
David Wilson - Board Liaison

*Anyone interested in joining the committee team should contact Mat Birkeness at [email protected].

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Landscape information for homeowners is located at Resources: Homeowner Information and Tips.
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