Native Seed Mix Selected
Having removed weeds and invasives from the south berm of the KPVA retention, volunteers will broadcast a native seed mix in November...
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Nov 142 min read
November Weeding
Improvements around the KPVA retention pond continue as homeowners clear weeds, invasive plants , and stumps from within the extant...
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Nov 84 min read
Botany Sizes Up The Site
In preparing an estimate for removing remaining invasives and renovating the perimeter of the the KPVA retention pond with native...
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Nov 61 min read
November Clean
Fall clean-up was in full swing as November opened, with the New Generations crew cleaning landscaping beds, trimming bushes, and hauling...
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Oct 211 min read
KPVA Tree Removed
A perilous tree was removed from the KPVA parcel containing the retention pond. Earlier in 2024 a major branch fell , revealing the...
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Oct 141 min read
Buttressing the Berm
An interim solution has reinforced the berm of the KPVA retention pond at the spillover to the St. Joseph County (SJC) retention pond. ...
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Oct 141 min read
Fall Trimming to Begin in October
With fall trimming to occur soon, it's time to mark special trimming if you had opted for it in the spring. In an email on October 14,...
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Sep 181 min read
New Budget Approved
At the 2024 KPVA Annual Meeting , homeowners approved the new budget presented by the KPVA Treasurer. Treasurer Ron M. noted the...
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Aug 191 min read
Dressing Up the Entrance
The guardhouse landscaping was freshened up by a volunteer homeowner. The bushes in front of the guardhouse that would split open and...
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Aug 181 min read
In KPVillas
In KPVillas, what will you find? A series of questions ( PDF ) invite you to explore the neighborhood, with links to relevant content at...
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Jul 231 min read
Weeds Away
The landscaping team is weeding beds, concrete edges, and curb lines this week. Some of the weeds are pulled by hand, some of it is done...
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Jun 201 min read
Tree Damage and Maintenance
Homeowners are responsible for maintenance of trees 12 inches or greater in diameter, per the KPVA Covenants, Section 12, Landscaping and...
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Jun 191 min read
Just a Little Off the Top
A landscaping trim is underway per the KPVillas contract with New Generation Landscaping and Lawn. The KPVA official website lists the...
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Apr 262 min read
Rocks, Mud, Roots...and Violets
Pull a bunch of weeds and invasive ivy and what's left behind is a berm of mud-filled rock. Three days of pleasant weather inspired a...
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Apr 261 min read
Turn on Water By May 1
Gary Boyer asks everyone to turn on your water by May 1 so he can get your sprinklers activated for the season. Gary provides assistance...
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Apr 151 min read
Adjacent County Parcel Surveyed
Property bordering KPVillas influences efforts to contain invasive plants here. To identify issues with the St. Joseph County (SJC)...
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Mar 171 min read
Mulch on the Move
After prepping the beds around KPVillas, the crew from New Generation Landscaping and Lawn delivered and spread loads of mulch. Spring...
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Mar 152 min read
Opt Out of Trimming
If you want to opt out of bushing trimming for the year, now is the tIme to state your preference. KPVillas President Loretta wrote...
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Feb 241 min read
Invasive Bushes and Trees Removed
To eliminate further the invasive plants around the KPVA retention pond, the association's landscaping contractor cleared unwanted trees,...
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Feb 241 min read
Proposed Pond Plan
Regional specialist Mandi Glanz delivered an invasive species management plan for the KPVillas retention pond, which she and others...
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