Lawn and Garden

Lawn And Garden Services

The following outlines the services provided by Lewis McChord Communities as well as the areas residents have responsibility for with lawn and garden maintenance. If you have questions about these services, please contact your District Office team to discuss the specifics of your situation.

Lewis McChord Communities responsibilities: routine lawn, tree and shrub maintenance:

The landscape vendor provides services to include weekly mowing during peak growing seasons and mowing as needed in the dormant seasons (summer and winter). Services also include; edging, raking, seasonal pruning, fall leaf removal, and seasonal weed control in the yards and common areas (except for flowerbeds). If your backyard is fenced, you are responsible for all maintenance of that portion of your yard to include weed control. Flower beds adjacent to homes are the resident’s responsibility to maintain.

Resident responsibilities:

On your scheduled my day, your lawn must be clear of all play equipment, trampoline, patio furniture or any items that would not allow your lawn to be mowed. The contractors will not move any items in order to mow your lawn and they will not mow a partial lawn. An exception to this would be made if there is one large unmovable item in the yard such as a trampoline, swing set. In this case they will mow within 2 feet of the perimeter of the item. Fenced backyards to include; mowing, edging, turf care and debris cleanup Watering as needed of the yard landscaping. When water restrictions are put into affect by JBLM Military Leadership, residents must adhere to the restrictions. Notifications will be made via the JBLM website and social media channels. Maintenance of flowerbeds within the yard, which involves keeping them clear of nuisance weeds and grasses.

* Planting is allowed in designated areas only. These areas include any personal planters or flower boxes and in some communities the beds in the front of the homes. This varies, seek guidance from your District Office. * If you want to plant in the flowerbeds only use annual flowers and plants. These plants should be changed seasonally as needed. We encourage the use of planters for your personal plantings. They are easier to maintain and much easier to move and return to standard when you are ready to move out of the home.

Residents are allowed to maintain their own yards if desired. Simply visit your District Office to submit your request. You’ll be asked to sign a letter and will be provided a “Resident Maintains” sign for your home.

Lawn and garden supplies home delivery self-help program:

This program is designed to help you in maintaining the turf areas around your home. Our landscape providers do not fertilize or treat the turf for excessive moss so the following items are available to our residence at no added cost. In order to request these items simply call in or email the work order number 253.912.3500. The items requested will be delivered within two business days. Plan ahead to have your items in time for the weekend.

Fertilizer (available March - September) maximum 2 bags per year. Grass seed (available March - September). Moss Killer (available year-round) maximum 2 bags per year. Residence may also pick up topsoil for repairs to the turf area. Contact LMC at 253.912-3500 for specific details and instructions. Home delivery is not available for topsoil.

Resident Letter Of Declination

Resident Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________ Email: _________________________________

I elect to maintain my lawn at Lewis-McChord Communities in accordance to community policy. I do understand in my absence or vacation it is my responsibility to maintain the lawn. I agree to display the Resident Lawn Care Sign at all times. If I choose to change this, I agreed to make these arrangements with my District Office.

Signature: _______________________________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________