[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Who does the landscaping for the new homes sold by The Villages?

[hulahips]

Not sure but save yourself tons of money and do yourself

[Dan9871]

Different companies. Call the warranty office to find out who did yours. Also at closing you get a bunch of paperwork that identifies all the vendors that worked on the house. The warranty on the landscaping is only 30 day's thought, not one year like it is on the house.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Dan9871

Different companies. Call the warranty office to find out who did yours. Also at closing you get a bunch of paperwork that identifies all the vendors that worked on the house. The warranty on the landscaping is only 30 day's thought, not one year like it is on the house.

We're closing tomorrow. I was told the warranty is one year.

[maryanna630]

No..we just closed and landscaping is thirty days. I believe there is also a limit on sprinkler warranties. Better be safe than sorry and file any landscaping issue within the time limit.

[Newbeginnings]

We just moved into our new home in March of 2015, yes 30 days is it. We had 6 bushes die after 45 days, had to replace them all out of our pocket. Sloan does most of the landscaping in the new build area south, we live below 466A. Report anything you suspect is going to die or have problems growing, check your irrigation too. Irrigation is put in before the bushes, we were ignorant in not checking the irrigation watering the bushes and that is why some died. We have bushes that are right in front of the irrigation head, when they grow larger, the bushes in the back of them will not be getting watered, going to have to replace and transfer some sprinkler heads or put extensions on to hit the area in the back. Irrigation is covered, I believe, on the one year warranty, but the warranty office can tell you what the time limit is for sure.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Newbeginnings

We just moved into our new home in March of 2015, yes 30 days is it. We had 6 bushes die after 45 days, had to replace them all out of our pocket. Sloan does most of the landscaping in the new build area south, we live below 466A. Report anything you suspect is going to die or have problems growing, check your irrigation too. Irrigation is put in before the bushes, we were ignorant in not checking the irrigation watering the bushes and that is why some died. We have bushes that are right in front of the irrigation head, when they grow larger, the bushes in the back of them will not be getting watered, going to have to replace and transfer some sprinkler heads or put extensions on to hit the area in the back. Irrigation is covered, I believe, on the one year warranty, but the warranty office can tell you what the time limit is for sure.

Maybe it's the irrigation and lawn that I'm thinking of. I'm sure that I heard a one year warranty on something.

Actually, I wouldn't mind if the bushes dies. We really don't like them and plan on replacing them with flowers. I'm a bit annoyed that I'll be paying for some ugly shrubs for the next thirty years.

The main concern however is a magnolia tree that has been planted about ten feet from the house in the back. In a few years time, this tree is going to be encroaching on my house, possibly damaging the slab and dropping crap on the roof. I've already called a tree service to see if it can be transplanted in a better location.

It seems that every new house that we looked at had a magnolia tree planted somewhere on the property and many in rather bizarre locations. I get the impression that someone got a deal on magnolias and is forcing new homeowners to buy them.

Most people don't think about things like that, but they stick a tree in the ground and add the cost to the price of the house and the owners, if they have a mortgage, end up paying for that tree over the life of the mortgage. We probably pay two or three times what the tree is worth.

I looked at one property that had three palm trees on the very small front lawn. Sure enough, a magnolia tree was added to this jungle. Drive around the historic section some time and check out all of the new homes that have been built or are in the final stages of construction. You'll see a magnolia tree on every lot.

If I had my way, they'd leave the landscaping to the owners and reduce the price of the homes by deducting the cost.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Maybe it's the irrigation and lawn that I'm thinking of. I'm sure that I heard a one year warranty on something.

Actually, I wouldn't mind if the bushes dies. We really don't like them and plan on replacing them with flowers. I'm a bit annoyed that I'll be paying for some ugly shrubs for the next thirty years.

The main concern however is a magnolia tree that has been planted about ten feet from the house in the back. In a few years time, this tree is going to be encroaching on my house, possibly damaging the slab and dropping crap on the roof. I've already called a tree service to see if it can be transplanted in a better location.

It seems that every new house that we looked at had a magnolia tree planted somewhere on the property and many in rather bizarre locations. I get the impression that someone got a deal on magnolias and is forcing new homeowners to buy them.

Most people don't think about things like that, but they stick a tree in the ground and add the cost to the price of the house and the owners, if they have a mortgage, end up paying for that tree over the life of the mortgage. We probably pay two or three times what the tree is worth.

I looked at one property that had three palm trees on the very small front lawn. Sure enough, a magnolia tree was added to this jungle. Drive around the historic section some time and check out all of the new homes that have been built or are in the final stages of construction. You'll see a magnolia tree on every lot.

If I had my way, they'd leave the landscaping to the owners and reduce the price of the homes by deducting the cost.

I on the other hand like the Landscaping that comes with the homes. They choose things that do well in this zone and don't freeze. They use design principles of color and size and balance and repeat.


If you wait a year, the bushes get bigger and look better and they grow so well that you will need to trim them or have them trimmed. We liked our landscaping in our second home here too.


I hope you both enjoy your new home for many, many years, long enough for that Magnolia tree to grow big enough to annoy you.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Newbeginnings

We just moved into our new home in March of 2015, yes 30 days is it. We had 6 bushes die after 45 days, had to replace them all out of our pocket. Sloan does most of the landscaping in the new build area south, we live below 466A. Report anything you suspect is going to die or have problems growing, check your irrigation too. Irrigation is put in before the bushes, we were ignorant in not checking the irrigation watering the bushes and that is why some died. We have bushes that are right in front of the irrigation head, when they grow larger, the bushes in the back of them will not be getting watered, going to have to replace and transfer some sprinkler heads or put extensions on to hit the area in the back. Irrigation is covered, I believe, on the one year warranty, but the warranty office can tell you what the time limit is for sure.

We had our bushes replaced under warranty because I challenged them on the planted size compared to what was listed on our inventory. Apparently they plant 5 gallon bushes and they wanted me to pay for 20 gallon bushes. Told them they weren't 20 gallon size, they agreed and gave us what we paid for. Check everything, trust no one !

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

They use design principles of color and size and balance and repeat.

Like I said, take a drive around the historic district and see where some of these magnolias are planted. In most cases they are not where they should be.

The the trunk on the one on my new property is ten feet from the house. The tree is about 15 feet tall and the branches are already almost touching the house. If it can;t be transplanted, it's coming out.

Take a look at the house at the northern end of Silver Oak Ave and you'll see where the magnolia has been added to the three old palm trees on an already over crowded lawn.

It may be that they have a set of plans for the new properties on empty lots in the new areas to the south and are applying those same standards to the redeveloped properties in the historic district. Many of the lots up here already have plenty of mature trees and do not need any added.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Like I said, take a drive around the historic district and see where some of these magnolias are planted. In most cases they are not where they should be.

The the trunk on the one on my new property is ten feet from the house. The tree is about 15 feet tall and the branches are already almost touching the house. If it can;t be transplanted, it's coming out.

Take a look at the house at the northern end of Silver Oak Ave and you'll see where the magnolia has been added to the three old palm trees on an already over crowded lawn.

It may be that they have a set of plans for the new properties on empty lots in the new areas to the south and are applying those same standards to the redeveloped properties in the historic district. Many of the lots up here already have plenty of mature trees and do not need any added.

That may be the issue, right there. Hadn't thought of it. At any rate, We G's hope your new home brings as much joy as ours has.

[ajbrown]

My wife is tired of me complaining at what the builder of my house planted. When we bought, we had no idea about landscaping and assumed the folks that put it in did ...

Holly trees five feet from the corners of our house? I now am seeing large roots headed for my slab. I need to investigate what needs to be done and if they pose a real threat. The tree themselves have 8 inch trunks and always encroaching on the house

My neighbor on each side has magnolias at the corner of their house. These are huge trees. I feel worse for them then me with my hollies.

Do not even get me started on the beautiful oak planted on my postage stamp front yard... It truly is a beautiful tree, but seriously, does it really belong in this sized yard?

OK, good, got my morning rant out and my wife did not hear a thing